BRUTALLY HONEST Bag Tier List (w/ John from UnPack'd)

Subscribe to UnPack'd 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UCuG5k_GNYcwjfSPIeS0VNoQ If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 21 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode dives deep into the world of bags, slings, and EDC gear with John from the UnPack’d YouTube channel—a true carry nerd. We start by comparing premium and value-focused brands, break down the best slings, small backpacks, and everyday carry essentials, and geek out over design, materials, and usability. Expect insights on why simplicity often wins, and which bags truly stand out for everyday life.From larger travel backpacks and personal item bags to tech pouches and water bottle holders, we cover all the gear that makes a bag iconic.Finally, we wrap with our review philosophy, share tips for organizing gear, and tease some exciting upcoming bag drops hitting UnPack’d in March. If you love smart gear, obsess over compartments, or just want a fun deep dive into bags and EDC essentials, this episode is packed with nerdy carry goodness. 🎒00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast2:27 – Favorite Travel Backpacks11:19 – Features vs Comfort Discussion17:56 – Everyday Carry (EDC) Bags Discussion 20:00 – Early Travel Bag Experiences with Able Carry25:03 – “Ride or Die” Bag32:04 – Price Comparison & Value vs Competitors46:02 - Favorite Daily Carry52:29 - Personal preference on Evergoods vs Tomtoc54:00 - Best Water Bottle holders58:07 – Tech pouches S-tier discussions1:04:09 - Upcoming Gear Tease**********🌐 Sign up to the NNewsletter ➡️ https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/😊 Connect with gear-heads on the NN Subreddit ➡️ / nomads_nation 🤝 Buy/sell used bags on the NN Marketplace ➡️ https://marketplace.nomadsnation.com/