Tortuga Laptop Backpack review (BEST weather-resistant tech bag?)

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00:00 - Intro
0:26 - Gist of the Pack
2:06 - Front of the Pack
5:33 - Middle of the Pack
9:24 - Back of the Pack
12:59 - Pros and Cons
14:01 - Alternatives
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If you are into comfortable and durable tech bags, then you're gonna love the Tortuga Laptop Backpack.
This 24-liter pack has a Shell200 external fabric that is super durable and a white interior that makes a highlight effect. It's so helpful to see what's inside the pack. It also has a half-clamshell opening and really comfortable shoulder straps!
What's unique about this backpack is its laptop compartment. We've got many things to say about this laptop backpack so make sure to watch our video for an in-depth review!
Let's help the community by leaving a comment down below with your thoughts about this pack. Do you prefer bags with both tech and main compartments? Do you think you'll use the card pockets in the front compartment? And if you already have it, how is it so far? We'd love to hear from you!
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Get the Tortuga Laptop Backpack if…
✅ You are in love with the premium materials used to make this bag, especially the Shell200 fabric.
✅ You are tired of having a backpack with uncomfortable shoulder straps.
✅ You love its side access to the laptop compartment.
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DO NOT get the Tortuga Laptop Backpack if…
❌ You want a similar pack that has its tech compartment separated from the main one. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
Modern Dayfarer Backpack → This pack has a separate tech and main compartment. It is perfect if you go to the gym before or after work since it has a shoe compartment.
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/3Mty45Y
→ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/dayfarer-V2
❌ You want a stylish pack that has a couple of color options. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
Bellroy Transit Workpack → This stylish pack is perfect for your everyday commute, work, and gym sessions!
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/3ciJHKc
→ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/bellroy-t...
❌ You are looking for a cheaper tech pack made with solid materials. Here's another recommended option for you… 👇🏼
Aer Pro Pack → This is a 20-liter backpack made with durable yet sustainable materials.
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/46jcrMX
→ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/aer-pro-24
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Capacity: 24 liters
• Color:
• Fits up to 16” laptop and 12.9” tablet
• Material: SHELL200 (Durable, waterproof sailcloth)
• Hardware: YKK zippers, Woojin buckles
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[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@jonuiuc]

I like this as a max size personal item bag, I’m also a separate laptop sleeve guy, but their solution here is the best I’ve seen for this type of one section bag. It seems to have paid dividends as far as weight too. I always liked that quick access big “lid” section, like the bellroy venture ready 26. Out of bags that similarly lightweight (vs say able day breaker and bellroy) this is my favorite. Shame about that luggage passthrough though lol, well at least it’s there.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Agreed on the laptop solution and great point about the weight 💪🏻

[@theopower6843]

In terms of the card slot pockets, I use a North Face Kaban 2.0 which has a fairly similar design and I use the card pockets to hold a couple things. First, a lil cardholder wallet (just for 3-4ish cards) Second, a standard tray of Ibuprofen and Paracetamol Third and finally, loyalty cards. I don’t want them bulking up my wallet but when I get to my favourite coffee shops I’ll be kicking myself if I forgot them. It’s niche, it’s unlikely to be an intentional reason for Tortuga to include them, but I just thought I’d provide some alternative use cases. Great review as always👍

[@theopower6843]

P.S. I’ll caveat all of that by saying that the slots on the Tortuga might not fit the above (I don’t know the measurements)

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great perspective - really appreciate that!

[@marianthelibrarian2274]

Those are great ideas for the small pockets 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@marianthelibrarian2274this comment is extra legit since it’s coming from a librarian 👌🏾

[@spencerstmars4882]

I ALWAYS enjoy watching your videos. Even if I'm not in the market for a new backpack or other stuff you review. That being said, I would like to share some constructive feedback about this video. The part where you talk about the suitcase strap...you mentioned that you didn't test this, yet still gave a pretty strong opinion about it. I'm sure from all the testings you've done for other bags in the past this was most likely a pretty well educated guess with very good base to it. However, from a first time viewer perspective, they might think that opinion about the suitcase strap was lazy and not well tested. So next time, just have a loaded suitcase in the studio and test it real quick. That way everything you tell us about in your videos you can say you've genuinely tested it and can help give everyone a safe and respected opinion. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next video 😎

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@eitanlahyani1]

Great review as always. I must ask - how come you never review a GORUCK bag?? It would be awesome if you could review the GR1 Heritage and/or the new Bullet 16L Laptop!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hoping to soon! GORUCK is easily the biggest hole in my bag-reviewing resume so I want to correct that asap lol

[@eitanlahyani1]

@@Nomads.Nation can’t wait ✌🏻

[@nizamialickolli8603]

Great review,your opinion with bellroy venture ready backback ,how would you compare it to each other.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Bellroy Venture looks better, Tortuga Backpack is much more weather resistant.

[@Hydraty]

Interesting, made me thik about my Pakt Commut for the laptop part, it's a bit annoying when bags are full tho, as it crushes the space to put the laptop in

[@Nomads.Nation]

Agreed but that 3/4 back zipper does help

[@Wigglylove]

How do you feel the SHELL material is compared to Aers XPAC? It seems like they are almost the same but just different names?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Yes. Shell is a type of XPAC, and it could be my favorite of all XPACs (minus the fact that it’s a bit on the heavier side)

[@castgameforchubby810]

Do u plan to have 2023 top favorite bags again? Would be great if you were, though your Fyro must be apart of 2024 instead ;p

[@Nomads.Nation]

I wasn’t planning on it, but now I think it would be a fun idea. If we end up publishing the video it would be thanks to your comment - we’ll see!

[@namcanguyen8781]

​@@Nomads.Nationplease do!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@namcanguyen8781❤

[@999torres]

Aaron if you were to review the new Thule Paramount 24L BP I wouldn’t be opposed to it

[@Nomads.Nation]

If you send me one to review I wouldn’t be opposed to it 😉 I don’t have a contact at Thule but am hoping to soon - they make some great looking bags

[@enriquerosado1775]

Got that one and planning to return, too slim, doesn’t stand on its own at all and the side and top access are too narrow

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@enriquerosado1775 good to know! It’s important for me to point out that very few bags do stand by themselves, and if they do they are typically decked out with padding (and therefore are very heavy)

[@cmramirez209]

Why don't you review any Timbuk2 bags?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Just haven’t gotten around to it - so many brands haha. Hopefully soon

[@LvUhcX]

​@@Nomads.Nationreview astro gaming 35L

[@Edgar-yx5ys]

Would be really helpful to know if a gamer 17. 2 inch laptop will fit on there.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I don’t have a laptop that size so I can’t say for sure - it’s always best to ask the brands customer support as they’ll get you sorted 💪🏻

[@rdd25]

Does it fit under the seat of an airplane for personal item ?

[@Nomads.Nation]

It should! But depends on a lot of factors

[@Kratos510e]

great bag unfortunately it wouldn't be able to hold my 11" wide laptop since the bag itself is only 10.8"

[@Nomads.Nation]

So close

[@sereneturmoil]

I am defitinely in the camp of "anonymous bags", and pretty much everything else. I don't pay companies for their products to looking like a f*cking billboard. If the branding on something I will wear or is visible to everyone is anything other than subtle or non-existent then I won't buy it. So, in my opinion, Tortuga nailed the branding here. Koodos. Unfortunately, those water bottle pockets look terrible and cheap. So, give and take, I suppose.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Agreed on their branding. The water bottle holders are extremely effective imo (granted the elasticity will die over the years)

[@PushkarRavi]

Tortuga just dropped the price to $150. Would you recommend buying this?

[@Nomads.Nation]

I stick to my pros and cons, but it’s def a great backpack and $150 is a solid price

[@arlencarlson]

For a $250 USD or so bag, that luggage passthrough is cheap! Expected better for Tortuga.

[@Nomads.Nation]

It’s def one of the few cons of an otherwise impressive bag

[@LvUhcX]

I have this, those card holders are useless af

[@Nomads.Nation]

yea, not sure what they were thinking there...

[@bzomeful]

@@Nomads.Nation the only use i could think of for it was a potential place to put your passport/documents/wallet if you use the bag as a personal item for travel. Whenever I see these types ofbags, I always wonder where I would put my stuff that I don’t want to lose to pickpockets. Ie. smaller, fairly easy to access to pockets that are also a bit hidden. Then again, this is more of EDC backpack for work and not travel, so the passport idea is a bit of a stretch

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@bzomeful a bit of a stretch but good theory