7 Best Tech Pouches I've Ever Tested (#1 and #7 are my faves)

[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@rhubarbrhino]

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[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Jude, thanks so much! And yes, we are going to be expanding a lot this year - get excited :)

[@ChrisW81105]

I found out that I'm a horrible human being who's never satisfied. Each time I buy a backpack or something else, I see Aaron talking about another backpack or gadget and then I want that one too. I'm never satisfied and I blame Aaron for it. He is the backpack devil. tough tits for Aaron now, though, as I'm not switching from my Wandrd Duo. Do really want the Aer tech pouch!

[@cristinaph]

You are SO GOOD at what you do! And your production/post-production work are awesome! Cheers to you both ❤️

[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@cristinaph]

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[@brendanwoodward6295]

I appreciate this video, it led me to buy the Aer Slim. I imagine that you're pretty busy these days, but an updated version of this video would be cool

[@Nomads.Nation]

glad the video was helpful! we do plan to update this sometime in 2025, hopefully Q1

[@CrimsonSali]

this is a great overview! exactly what I wanted, quick run throughs to aid a decision, cheers guys

[@Nomads.Nation]

glad to help!

[@alexandermoursiotis1465]

This is so nostalgic 😊

[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@santososoriovicente6530]

Excelente video güey acabo de comprar uno pequeño marca Jordan y estoy fascinado pero veo que hay más variedades que me gustaría comprarlas son muy compactas saludos y feliz Año Nuevo

[@primorock8141]

You guys are going places!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks a ton dude! We are getting there - slowly but surely

[@Rob-ty3ig]

Aer slim pack would be perfect for me, dont have too much to carry but i also would like something like that form size but also possible to have a strap on it to carry it aswell through airports etc

[@Nomads.Nation]

It’s my all time fave

[@김동진-o2m]

I bought modern dayfarer backpack pouch and sling thanks to your review. It was really helpful I saw your review at least 100 times. Hopefully please Black ember product review they changed their material recently and till August preorder period

[@Nomads.Nation]

So glad to hear! Let us know what you think about the Modern Dayfarer products once you receive them!

[@animaxxx4429]

Great. Please do the small mirrorless camera slings video next!

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

How many lenses? Consider the 7 litre Instinct Pro Camera Sling, Alpaka Go Camera Sling at 5.5 litres and then the Peak Design 6L & 10 l slings and Moment Rugged Slings 6 and 10 l. X-pac versions are lighter but the rip stop fabric makes more noise. I tried a number of bags against the first two with a Sony Nex 7, 18-200mm power zoom, carrying an 8" Windows tablet with keyboard and mouse and all the accessories needed (cables, spare batteries, pens, power bank, phone, Joby Gorilla pod etc). As long as I did not carry all together they worked out well enough but if I wanted all of it and any more lenses, external mic, external flash, water bottle etc then the 10 litre Bobby Bizz was much easier even using a single backpack strap across body as a sling. I made my own lens dividers.

[@animaxxx4429]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 Thank you for comment. However , I was more talking about Fuji and Sony a6000 bodies with 1 small zoom or prime for which the one you mentioned are too big. Still, thank you for your kind advice.♥️

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

@@animaxxx4429 If you go to 2.5-3 litres (Peak Design has a 3l) I believe it would be a tight fit for a Sony A6000 even with the 16-50 mm power zoom which is smaller than the kit lens 16-55mm. Unless you carry nothing else. My 30mm and 50mm prime lenses are larger. The Alpaka is very small yet can carry so much. These days we also carry mobile phone, face mask, sanitizer, wallet, multitool, key chain pocket torch, ball point, notepad, cables, battery pack, water bottle, snacks. You need a small sling that can hold a 70x120x90-130 mm. Most small slings are also flat and will not take that 70-90 mm height of a Nex/A6* series camera. Mirrorless and say a 50mm f1.4 or the 16-50mm power zoom (e-mount) , no spare battery, no stand, no remote then sure a 1 litre cover is all that is needed. I sized out the stuff I might want to carry in boxes Made boxes of 1.2, 2.5 and 4 litres. Place stuff in carefully and stack for best use of space. If there is still room you need a bigger bag to take all the padding. Then when you get a bag at that volume the internal dividers, separation, pockets and zips take away from the free volume and you find that small bag hold more than a large back and some large bags can't take something because of it's shape. It makes you wonder if they every tried it with a camera at all or what ever they claim it will hold. I call the Instinct Pro Camera Sling an "or" sling because it works nicely as a camera sling (room for another lens and the bits) or a tablet sling with keyboard stylus both poor fit to carry both. Of course including mobile phone, chargers, cables as needed and the day to day wallet, keys, face mask and so on. What the Instinct does so well is take two water bottles, strap on a tripod and will fit an 8" tablet and a mirrorless camera but you may have to empty some of the content first to get to other stuff that is then too tight to get out. Being a 7 l over the 4.5 litre Bobby Sling means one or both are not telling the story in their volume description. The Bobby sling fits more inside and remains easier to get to every item. Your packing may be very different.

[@animaxxx4429]

@@geraldmcmullon2465 Thank you. I really appreciate the time you have given. I'll look into them !!

[@TheStonesvids]

The wandrd seems to be perfect for me 🤩🤩🤩 I don’t even know this brand before, thanks!!!

[@Nomads.Nation]

WANDRD is an amazing brand - happy shopping!

[@dinaradcliffe3413]

Love it Aaron! Great description! Loved the Puppy :)

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much Dina!!!

[@Gorhell]

Curious as to why Alpaka was not included.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Love Alpaka! I don’t think we had any of their bags when we shot this video and we only include products we’ve actually tested or reviewed

[@kidzawick12]

Hey guys excellent video! I’m looking for something to carry all my essentials on road trips like Wallet, Sunglasses case, eye drops, etc. I want something that I can grab easily and open and close quickly too. YKK Zippers would be a plus too. Something on this list or not, what do you recommend? Much appreciated!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks dude! If you want a tech pouch then the Aer Slim Pouch should be great. If you want a tech pouch that can also be a sling, then check out Black Ember TKS

[@polromeu]

This Is Austin style movment. Nice presentation.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Austin style movement? And thanks!

[@polromeu]

@@Nomads.Nation body movement, expression. Austin Evans I mean.

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@polromeu ah yes, I have lots of body movement lol

[@creativedepression]

So I just saw an advertisement for the Endeavor travel bag. It’s GENIUS. It has a removable built in “closet”. It’s essentially three packing cubes in one that then can be compressed down and placed neatly in the bag. The 2nd part is the “work” side of the and is where you’d store your work gear like laptop, pens, documents, tech gear, etc etc. Please check it out and give us a review? I’d love your opinion.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great suggestion! I'm not sure who did it first, them or Tropicfeel, but it seems like a great idea. Hopefully I can test one soon :)

[@1partgeek]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@Nomads.Nation]

So glad to help!

[@mkphilly]

Bought AER 2 x-pac after watching this and traded in my AER city sling 2 for the x-pac version: both have great orange interiors- my fave color. Both AERs based on your reviews.... thanks, kid

[@Nomads.Nation]

ahh so jealous you got the x-pac, I think the orange looks so SICK! Glad you found our reviews helpful dude, thanks for the support :)

[@AlvaroAvalos]

bro, thank you so much for the info that you provided! Really appreciate the effort!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much Alvaro!!

[@saedo9723]

i have the bellroy tech pouch but need something bigger. guess i'm trying to decide between peak design, nomatic, wandrd large, or aer cable kit. they all should be larger than bellroy right?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not by much for all of them - I think Peak Design should be the biggest out of them

[@saedo9723]

@@Nomads.Nation after playing around with what i got, maybe going bigger isn't the best idea. perhaps i'll do the opposite with a smaller 2nd pouch, then have a tier of stuff i can maybe leave behind if need be. might try the aer slim with that route then

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@saedo9723 yea dude that sounds like a solid strategy - let us know what you think of the pouch after testing it out for a few weeks

[@ccpixie6]

Great Reviews. Looking for a low profile bag to wear as a wedding photographer. Just need to keep lens cap, memory cards and maybe a few batteries. Not interested in bulky fanny pack style. Something slim, low profile and professional looking. Any ideas appreciated

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks Christine! Our videographer Tav is obsessed with the Peak Design Sling - hopefully that helps

[@powderypastor1242]

Great video! I'm currently looking at the Aer Slim Pouch, but I'm worried that my Logitech MX Master 3S won't fit inside of it. If anyone has any info on this, I'd greatly appreciate it!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hoping someone can help too

[@powderypastor1242]

Update: After researching a bit, I landed on the Alpaka Elements Tech Case, it fits the mouse well and has enough space for all my other stuff while remaining small and nicely made!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@powderypastor1242 nice!

[@High_Key]

In the market for a new tech pouch to replace my Thule Subterra Powershuttle Mini. It fits everything I need but my mouse (MX Anywhere). Just came across your channel and man, you two have got it! Surprised at the subscriber count..for the two videos I’ve watched, the content feels like it’s coming from a seasoned review channel! Love the vibe, love the close ups and various angles, and you have a unique thing going on with the whole “what can it fit” segment. Brings a different kind of energy to bag/pack/pouch reviews. Keep it up fellas, you got a sub from me!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much for the love Dan! We are a new channel but growing fast 💪🏼 . And thanks for the Thule Subterra rec - I'll be sure to check it out

[@dar7771]

Belroy has sticky zipper issues but yet you say it functions perfectly. What exactly does that mean?

[@Nomads.Nation]

well the zippers are a bit sticky, but it still functions perfectly... overall they are great zips

[@Iam.Jean1987]

What about uppr. They are pretty sweet

[@Nomads.Nation]

Never heard of them, but I’ll check em out!

[@unfi6798]

Nom Nav is my choice.!

[@gms03sbd3]

You should check the Ulanzi one, is a mini version of the PD, to me the PD was to big for how I have my PD everyday 20l organized. It is the one that fits the best to me.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for that! I’ll be sure to check it out :)

[@DavidMacVicar]

I just got the Ulanzi one - how does it compare to PD? I never saw/held the PD before so I am curious if its close?

[@raymondcormier9718]

Not a pouch, but could you do a review of the Code of Bell X-pod ? Keep up the good work! Really good channel!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the recommendation Raymond - we've added it to our to-do list :)

[@hechentechnologyco.ltd.3964]

Brother, how is it waterproof? It looks great

[@Nomads.Nation]

I would say water RESISTANT, not proof :)

[@hechentechnologyco.ltd.3964]

@@Nomads.Nation This will be great. I am also a bag manufacturer, but I have never tried this kind of wallet. I admit that I was attracted by your video, my friend, your video explanation is great

[@x23med91]

Maybe evergoods civic access pouch?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Soon hopefully!

[@jenudell6327]

I'm still waiting for my preorder of the Evergoods CAP 2L, but was wondering how you guys think it stacks up next to these 7. Love the energy, keep up the great work!

[@tomsandalon]

+1 for a review of the CAP. I currently have an AER Slim Pouch and I wonder how they compare

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Jen thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I haven't tested out the CAP 2L yet but can't wait to. Please let us know your thoughts on it once you get it!!!

[@Ahpengerl]

Alpaka tech case not in the list?

[@Nomads.Nation]

I hadn't tested it yet! If I had tho it would absolutely be here

[@predatoreyez]

God I love this so much xxx

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad you found the review useful!

[@NinaSusanneOfenloch]

So I have the PD one and am looking for a second one for JUST the essentials when I go out taking pictures after work. I guess I'll just get another PD because the wandrd one looked great until I saw the Black lining. That's a no go for me. Thanks for this nice summary 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad to help Nina!

[@eidilify]

first!!! hahaha hey can you do review those begs on aliexpress since you are living in Hong Kong..

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great recommendation Eidil! We will add it to our to-do list :)

[@eidilify]

@@Nomads.Nation thanks guys.. i know i'm not buying sling bag or backpack everyday.. but i love watching backpack and sling beg review.. keep it up guys..

[@ChrisW81105]

Dude, Aaron! It's me, your favourite Englishman. I want to buy the Aer tech pouch and I know it's best to buy it through the links in your description so I can help the channel. Just to make sure, I should use the link you pasted in the description, right? Or is that only for backpacks? Thanks! Chris One little thing, I signed up for your new backpack launch/creation but haven't received any emails yet. I might just be impatient hahaha but wanted to check as I'm really curious. Thanks Aaron! Chris

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Chris! Great to hear from you. And yes, using the link in the description is the best way to support the channel. As for emails - can you email me [e-mail] with the address you signed up with? Then I can take a look into it 💪🏾

[@windeljrgarciano28]

Why didn't you include boundary supply port kitt?!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great question Windel! It's a great tech pouch, but it didn't make the cut for us because it works best as a modular accessory for BS products.

[@gipht1]

Lets go Heat!!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hell yea!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@JasonGoff]

Excellent reviews as always guys - I'm taking your advice and just purchasing the Aer Cable 2 Bag ... see if it'll give my old Tom Bihn HLT a run for it's money - materials definitely more premium than the HLT, but organisation may be hard to beat. There's a good recommendation for a future review. Talking of ... I'm still hoping for you to review the GoRuck GR1 or GoRuck Bullet ... they're so well made, can really take a beating (in the wild or on the street) - low on organisation, but I've come to like that - and internal pouches and packing cubes are how I'm rolling these days. Keep up the great work.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the comment Jason! Plz let us know what you think about the Aer Cable Kit 2 once you get it!

[@bradleyb305]

Great round up! I was torn between the Slim Pouch and Cable Kit 2 for ages but finally decided to go smaller and lighter. Had to be X-Pac too.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Love me some X-Pac! Thanks for the love Brad

[@unfi6798]

Yo bud.is there a reason why you swap hand wearing your watch.? Just curious mate. Cowabunga show as always.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Due to my large tattoo my Apple Watch cannot read my health data when it’s on my left arm - so if I want health tracking I have to wear it on my right arm. Bc of this I end up switching it back and forth. Very frustrating haha

[@sdophoto1405]

Have the bellroy bought it for travel and I find that is just ok..... thought it would be better. I have the peak design where i store tech I don't use often so I know where to go of find stuff. I am thinking about the AER slim for travel. I usually travel very minimal.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Aer Slim all day! My fav

[@samman4602]

Lets go heat

[@Nomads.Nation]

🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@mariuszklin6433]

I hate the price so not the greatest value for money but I just love Bellroy for some reason. How did I just pay 55£ for that pouch?? 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Nomads.Nation]

I think that Bellroy products are actually reasonably priced! That pouch you just bought is beautiful, well-designed, and made with premium materials that will last you years (if not decades). Seems worth 55 quid to me 😏

[@mariuszklin6433]

@@Nomads.Nation Also worth noting for anybody working with millions lines of data like me that it just fits MX Master mouse with nothing on the other side if anyone is worried it won’t. Also I agree it is very well designed but spending £55 on it feels like spending extra on iPhones pro model you probably don’t need it but damn they look good 😀

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@mariuszklin6433 thanks for that and yes completely agree - it’s a luxury spend not an essential

[@angeliquedenius]

Would love to see some options that are both highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. I think women tend to travel and work just as much as guys and yet all of these options are super masculine and maybe borderline ugly (gulp). Isn’t there anyone out there making tech pouches that are practical AND pretty?

[@Nomads.Nation]

If you find one do let me know!

[@Otacon_24]

Anyone feeling a chase reeves vibe?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Really? Lol I know we both review bags but I think we are pretty different people. But I’ll take it as a compliment - love that dude ❤️

[@trickjacko8482]

I prefer a waist bag for this kind of use. men dont use purses man like wtf besides I need my hands free

[@Nomads.Nation]

You think a waist bag is more manly than a tech pouch? 😂

[@trickjacko8482]

@@Nomads.Nation at least it is not called purse man and yes, some even look like a tool belt like batman's so. YEAH.