It seems like one nice thing about the fabric not being as thick as the other bag is that it would weigh less. That is always a plus for me as I get older. Thank you for this excellent review.

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi @pamelachappell1089, that is very true. You always want to strike up a balance between the fabric being lighter (who needs extra weight?) and being durable. This bag's fabric seems very durable as did the zipper, which is a huge plus! Glad you found the video informative! Happy travels! ✈✈

Water bottle pockets always add value, in my eyes. I agree with an earlier poster that thinner fabric means the bag can weigh less, *and* is more likely to flex when checking at the sizer.

What a great review!

@PerriesPassport

Ай бұрын

Hi @valindabowens9411 ! Thank you!

Great review! I’ve considered the Nomad Lane Bento Bag before but I only travel once or twice per year and couldn’t justify the expense. This looks like a very good and affordable alternative.

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

@amiek9226 Hi and glad that my review helped. It is a great bag! My hubby loves it.

My husband and I each bought this bag as a personal bag for Frontier and we love it. We have used it many times. Thanks for the review.

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

@katchison9606, thanks so much for the feedback on the bag and the really nice response. It's people like you that make this fun ❤❤

After watching your review, I put this bag in my Amazon cart to think about because I am not traveling until Sepember. A couple of days ago the black version went on sale half off. Snapped that puppy up for 20 bucks. It came today. I think its going to work out great.

@PerriesPassport

3 ай бұрын

Hi @ardethellis8930 So glad that found the video helpful and that you even got a deal on it! How cool is that? My hubby ended up loving his and it made it's first trip stuffed and came back in great shape. Please let me know how yours lasts. Thanks for the feedback and have a great trip inn September ✈✈🧳🧳

I have been wanting the Bento Bag, but just can't pull the trigger since I do not travel more than 2-3 times a year. I also recently watched your Take Off video. I think my next trip will be two regular carry ons, the TakeOff and this. Thanks, great video!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi @JenniferOlin! My husband and I were just talking about how you could do that and slide the Bagsmart bag over the handles of the "Take off" and not have to carry anything. I guess great minds think alike! 😁😁 Have a great trip!

I have the Bagsmart bag and I love it!! I wish it was a tad more structured when it’s packed but otherwise it’s great and holds so much!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

@ToriE1073, I totally agree with your assessment. But then again, I really stuffed it and it could be stuffed into the personal item sizer because it was a bit less ridged, so I guess that is the upside to it.

@ToriE1073

4 ай бұрын

@@PerriesPassport good point about the sizer! I’m glad you liked it too.

As a former road warrior for 30 years, I've probably owned two dozen personal item bags (previously known as laptop bags). They all had their shortcomings until I purchased the Nomad Lane Bento Bag (v2 or v3). You know it's a good design when a dozen different vendors sell look-alike bags for a fraction of the cost. However, the knockoffs always come up short (somewhere). With the Bento Bag you can access the 3-1-1 liquids pouch without opening any of the main compartments. Your laptop is also accessible by partially unzipping the center compartment. The reason it costs $200 is because the bag retains its structure, and also due to the materials, the handle, and the YKK zippers. The Bento Bag should easily last 10+ years with frequent use. But I agree the price is hard to justify for someone traveling 1 or 2 times a year.

@PerriesPassport

3 ай бұрын

Hi @DaveM-FFB. I had to laugh when you said that 30 years ago these bags were considered laptop bags because I remember using them, that way. For me, the problem with the Bento Bag, was that it was so rigid, which made it hard to squeak it by one of those bag drops where they measure the size, and most people these days are looking for that, and a bag that is half way decent, and after testing so many of them, I felt that this one could kind of fit the bill.

@DaveM-FFB

3 ай бұрын

​@PerriesPassport Good point. The Bento is right at the maximum personal item size for most airlines. If you're asked to put it in the sizer, it could be tight, or it might not fit if it's over-packed. Thus far, I haven't been asked. I don't fly Spirit or Frontier. And Southwest hasn't asked me to put the Bento in the sizer. Also, I don't overfill the front outside pocket. That could cause it to not fit.

I just found your channel. I've been looking for an inexpensive bag like this - thanks!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi, Thanks for your video! I don’t believe your width measurement includes the side pocket )with the headphones & sunglasses). I could be wrong but I’ve watched that snippet several times. Please keep up the great work!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

HI @user-wd8sd7ec2z! While the front pocket does stick out about a quarter of an inch, if If you don't stuff the bag, because the material has give, it will fit into the drop box. at both Spirit and Frontier, but just avoided overpackin. Frontier's drop box is a bit smaller than Spirit's, even though they say they take the same size bags. Hope this helps! 😀😀✈✈

lol with how small that cord bag is... I would need two as well 😆🙃😆🙃😁.

@PerriesPassport

3 ай бұрын

Hi @LadyOzma! You would be surprised how much that thing holds! It's very deceptive and that is why the hubby and I both have one.

@LadyOzma

3 ай бұрын

@@PerriesPassportI have too many electronics!! Hahaha

I just packed mine a couple of days ago, and hoping it fits under those smaller areas that aisle seats provide. We shall see! Love it so far, though. Great video!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi @susandiekmann, Please let me know what airlines it fits under the seat and thanks for the feedback! ❤❤✈✈

@LadyOzma

3 ай бұрын

I’m definitely curious about those aisle seats too. My current bag is very structured and a roller (with all my joint problems I didn’t want a bag I would have to carry, though now I’ve started using wheelchair support which helps tremendously). My bag is basically a mini suitcase in personal item size proportions and does not fit under the American aisle seat . So annoying!! This one has done me well for a decade, and only recently started to show its age, so I got my money’s worth and could use it for other things. A bag like this could store inside it or luggage. My new suitcase has a “personal item” that matches but since it doesn’t fit my iPad Pro (it’s the size of a laptop) I’m like lol no. Great if I’m not flying but if I’m flying? I need my personal item to fit my kindle and iPad, sorry cute little bag. 😂

@PerriesPassport

3 ай бұрын

Hi @@LadyOzma. I have heard that there are issues on the American aisle seat due to the electrical boxes under the seat (I personally try to avoid AA due to some lousy experiences). That being said, it is very difficult to find a rolling piece of luggage that will both fit under the seat and get and get a small computer in it. I am always looking and I think I have found a few and I will be reviewing those, so stay tuned! 🤣

@susandiekmann

3 ай бұрын

@@LadyOzma I packed mine FULL and successfully fit it under aisle and window seats flying Southwest (don't remember the plane). Woohoo!

@LadyOzma

3 ай бұрын

@perriespassport it’s definitely tight in there. I’ve seen some backpacks go in there but I know my thing does not fit at all. And it meets the American personal item measurements so ugh. I have got to travel with my tech so it’s definitely frustrating.

This looks great!! Have to check the size...for international! 2 if these would make for pretty easy travel...I still have a big thing made of "space" fabric that hasn't worn out...if this bag is the same material...no worries! WAY back when I used to use a very small luggage trolley...wonder if they would fly today? They fold a bit big unfortunately height wise but it is a great thing!

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi secetariatgirl4249, If you are using this as a personal item, check the carrier. I was shocked to find that BA's personal item was a lot smaller than AA, which is their companion airline. This bag would do for AA but not BA. Hope that helps! ✈✈

@kitkat5339

4 ай бұрын

When I flew overseas on Air France and KLM, the Nomad Lane bento bag was acceptable as a carry-on, but too large to qualify as a personal item. I really like the bento bag though. Its organization is epic.

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

Hi @@kitkat5339 (btw, that's my daughter's nickname) That is the same issue with BA The size is basically 16X9X6 and it's that 6 that makes it really tough. I have found that if I paid for a carry-on, they seem to look the other way for the personal item. But if you are traveling within Europe with only a personal item, they are very careful to check your size, although the personal item size is bigger.

@secretariatgirl4249

4 ай бұрын

@@PerriesPassport yes, that's a huge issue...I have a list of luggage sizes by airline but things change...nothing is written in stone...I have a soft side circa the 90's with the handle OUTSIDE the bag!... So no ridges, just flat on the bottom. Not clamshell opening but small but it might be easiest just to use it for my carry on and get a personal item bag that works. At least I know the size will work for a carryon everywhere...

@user-iu9gj8yg9s

4 ай бұрын

I just discovered your videos and really like them! Someone nearer to my age! And on the previous video you tested the carry on bag in your socks! ❤

I feel like I'm carrying a piece of luxury art when I hold my H Q D U P S shandbag. The exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true masterpiece.

@PerriesPassport

14 күн бұрын

@ebjdfhedahewuhjweldjiwe, I hear you!

I like the pinto back I have not used it yet. I got it on sale from Amazon for 19.99 😅Pretty goodbye.

Does it have a pass thru sleeve?

@PerriesPassport

2 ай бұрын

Hi, @aaronpat123! Yes, it does! My hubby loves the bag, and now it even comes with a shoe bag as a freebie. Hope that helps! ✈✈

unfortunately, won't pass United requirements 17x10x9 - the Bento bag will pass.

@PerriesPassport

13 күн бұрын

Hi @lpsrq2 There is no one perfect bag out there. I liked the Bento Bag and if it suits your needs, then that is the bag for you.

Is there a link to this item on Amazon? I looked for a while and coulsnt find this one. Thanks

@PerriesPassport

3 ай бұрын

Hi @bobbifath7641! You can find the bag here: amzn.to/43zN2hP. Happy Travels! ✈✈

@bobbifath7641

Ай бұрын

Thank you :) question though your video shows its 14 inches but the site shows 18? Is there a different one now? ​@PerriesPassport

@PerriesPassport

Ай бұрын

@@bobbifath7641 Hi @bobbifath7641 ! Yes, there is a different one now. They are up to the V4, so the measurements might be different. The new one also comes with two small bags that fit into those top pockets. The V3 at the time of the video was $100 less and I didn't want to spend the extra money 🤣

@bobbifath7641

Ай бұрын

Thanks hopefully thisnone will work still work for personal item :) i ordered one as they had a 50 percent off coupon and it ended up being 20.00 so thought I would take a chance. I will let you know how it is once it arrives. :) was hoping for the smaller one to fit on my smaller suitcase but for 20.00 I couldn't pass up. Lol ​@PerriesPassport

@PerriesPassport

Ай бұрын

@@bobbifath7641 Please let me know how it works out for you! If you don't overstuff the bag, you should be OK and It will fit on top of your carry-on.

I have this bag in pink. It’s a medium sized one.

@PerriesPassport

2 ай бұрын

Hi @malindamocha5100! How do you like the bag?

@malindamocha5100

2 ай бұрын

@@PerriesPassport I like it. I only used it once for my last road trip. I had a hard time with just one bag. Perhaps I over packed. I’m glad to have found your video. Makes me rethink my packing process. 😀

@PerriesPassport

2 ай бұрын

Hi@@malindamocha5100. My hubby used the bag for a week's trip and he was fine in it. He really likes the easy access to the toiletry bag going through TSA. The pink color is really nice. It dresses up the bag. Thanks for the feedback!! 😁

@malindamocha5100

2 ай бұрын

@@PerriesPassport Oh cool. I’m supposed to go on a plane and don’t want to check a bag. It is 4 day trip. :)

@PerriesPassport

2 ай бұрын

@@malindamocha5100 Well maybe I can help. Give me an idea of the weather and the activities you'll be doing.

For my upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand I also have to consider weight of luggage items. Can you share the weight of this item?

@PerriesPassport

4 ай бұрын

I sure can. It's 2.5lbs, which is a big plus if you are going to use this as a personal item because you will be carrying it and you don't need the extra weight on your shoulder. Have a great time in Australia and New Zealand!

@lindapark8467

4 ай бұрын

Thanks ever so much!

Please make sure your camera is level.

@PerriesPassport

Ай бұрын

Hi @philipcolumbus3054, OK thanks.

Sorry, but the bag looks cheap!

@mosqutio88

2 ай бұрын

It's affordable. It gets the job done. I am going to buy this brand over Nomad Lane and reinvest the remaining funds back into the stock market haha