Customer reviews from Tumi
TUMI - Alpha Bravo Nomadic Backpack - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(12 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12 reviews
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Customer Reviews for TUMI - Alpha Bravo Nomadic Backpack - Black
Customer Rating
5
Handles All the Needs of a (Nomadic) Traveller
on February 18, 2023
Posted by: DavidO
Outstanding new travel backpack is a replacement for a 7+ year old Alpha Bravo Knox. Can handle a day sightseeing, coffee shop computing or an lightweight overnighter.
Beautiful construction with Tumi bombproof ballistic nylon fabric. Great use of varied sized color-matching coil zippers on most pockets that never scrape your hands or laptop like metal based zippers can (there is one outside pocket with metal).
Separate tablet/electronic compartment is large enough for the 16” 2023 Macbook Pro and a magazine. There is a separate tablet/e-reader slot, however, unfortunately cannot accommodate a 12.9” iPad.
The main compartment is spacious and has 4 internal pockets are perfectly sized for small travel items. Two are small and flat for a handkerchief and two are a bit larger and accommodated an eyeglass case. It also has Tumi+ loops for a single horizontal configuration. I hung a Tumi+ vertically instead - liked that it kept it on top for quick access (photo included). The Pack stands up on it’s own (yeah!) and provides easy access to load up the main compartment. What sold me on the pack is the bottom zip extension. Love it that the Tumi designers added this, it gives enough extra space for a lightweight overnight excursion.
Multiple well-placed exterior pockets that helps separate/organize all travel essentials like pens, notebooks, cards, keys, cables, etc. The magnetic flap pocket is small, but handles earbuds, small wallet etc. Under it is a clear slide in pocket that’s also an option for a phone or other quick access items, maybe travel cutlery?
On the top is a pocket (hypalon?) that adds a nice aesthetic and lots of room (roughly 8 x 9d x 2). Plenty of space for snacks and medium sized items.
Side pockets (also hypalon?) are large enough for an Evian 750ml bottle or similar. One is lined with waterproof material to help control sweaty or leaky things. The other is lined with the same pack liner material. The hypalon exterior has a daisy chain that accommodates the Tumi+ components. I tested the small Tumi+ zip pocket and it’s secure, even more so than the other Tumi+ loops. I’m not 100% sold on the exterior pockets yet, but love the concept. Note that a lot of reviews for the Tumi+ mentioned that items dislodge easily and even have lost items. In my initial testing, I didn’t have a problem, but it would be easy to thread a small band or zip-tie to ensure it will stay put.
Biggest disappointment is that the pack does not come with a sternum strap (at least one of the other new packs has one included!). Since it can handle larger loads, a sternum strap would help immensely. I found a reasonably priced 3rd party strap with a Fidlock buckle, which Tumi uses in some of their newer styles.
Overall, a great pack with a ton of space and pocket options. It’s big and can handle an overnight trip or a big day adventure.
My only 2 slight negatives are that the tablet sleeve is too small for larger tablets and no sternum strap (easily remedied).
Nice work Tumi designers.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
The perfect work travel backpack!!!!
on October 24, 2023
Posted by: SamnaK
Exceptional. Amazing organization. Great weight distribution. The shoulder straps are perfect and the trolley sleeve slides on and off very easy. Very well designed backpack for work travel. Would buy again and will buy another one without hesitation.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
on December 3, 2023
Posted by: JiaxiangZ
Perfect backpack. But I don't like the plastic part of it, if its material is replaced with a translucent fiber cloth, I will be more satisfied. I always have a sense of uneasiness about soft plastic products, worrying that they will become harder, brittle and yellow)
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on February 17, 2024
Posted by: ChristopherC
I have wanted this for years and it lived up to expectations. Well designed with endless places to store. Durable. Pretty. Love it.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Great Backpack!!!
on February 29, 2024
Posted by: KyleM
Great bag!! Love the organization vs BR @ works bag. The comfort and style are s great.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Best large bag Tumi makes
on April 27, 2024
Posted by: KyleP
My favorite bag for 2-3 night trips. There’s a never ending supply of pockets. The Tumi+ accessories fit well. Only issue is the front loops make accessories like the phone pouch sag and look sloppy. I typically don’t attach those to the outside for aesthetic reasons. This is a large bag, but will fit under most airplane seats. Window and middle seats are fine, but keep in mind aisle seats will be a squeeze, but it’s doable. Straps are some of the most comfortable straps TUMI produces. Bag is big but doesn’t feel large or heavy. Depth is good and doesn’t make you feel like your swinging something large around in small spaces like airplanes or trains. While the Expedition is so large it’s considered a carry-on, you can get away with this bag as a personal item on most domestic airlines. It’s a good bag for people who need to maximize their personal item space.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Worth it!
on June 16, 2024
Posted by: AnnaK
LOVE this backpack for travel, both business and pleasure. I have a slightly smaller one for day to day but this size allows me that extra space for the extra travel essentials.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
Customer Rating
5
Greatest backpack ever created by man
on November 11, 2024
Posted by: EricR
This is the single greatest backpack ever created by man. With daily use, the thoughtfulness of design elements continues to reward my purchase decision, and the quality is exactly what you’d expect from Tumi…amazing.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi