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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with EDC-expert Ron Kwok to talk all things carry. 

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00:00 - Intro
02:43 - Living with purpose
05:49 - Overcoming perfectionism
08:10 - Why EDC?
12:08 - Ron's knife pitch
17:25 - How location affects EDC
22:56 - EDC & weather
30:33 - The magic of slings
41:56 - Knife recommendations 
45:30 - Fav pouches
49:00 - Fav slings
55:21 - Fav EDC backpacks
1:04:22 - Fav travel bags & travel talk
1:16:25 - Ron's plans

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Danny Packs where we look at hot topics in the carry community and decide if they are overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated.

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00:00 - Introduction
05:42 - XPAC
10:00 - Security features
15:00 - RFID protection
24:00 - YouTube comments
25:40 - Fidlock buckles
32:00 - Vertical slings
40:00 - Self standing bags
46:00 - Strap management
48:30 - PU coated zippers
49:40 - Bellroy backpacks
56:00 - Bag weight
1:01:39 - Suitcases vs backpacks


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Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!

Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!

Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. 

If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! 

Thanks for the love!  :)

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono & Chase Reeves for an in-depth DEBATE of Aer vs Bellroy...

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00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Trivia time!
8:01 - Aer's FIRST product?
9:34 - More popular?
12:33 - Aer impressions
18:45 - Bellroy impressions
26:11 - Worst Bellroy products
32:09 - Worst Aer products
34:18 - Getting older
40:11 - Favorite Bellroy bags
47:59 - Favorite Aer bags
51:53 - Who makes more comfy bags?
54:00 - Who makes better looking bags?
57:15 - Which brand wins?
1:01:33 - What did we learn?
1:10:03 - Is the market oversaturated?
1:13:16 - Materialism vs happiness

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Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!

Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. 

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono, James Jeffrey and Davin Hanna for an in-depth discussion on Bellroy

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - JJ background
03:59 - Davin background
8:23 - Fav Bellroy product
11:30 - The Bellroy process
17:17 - Designing for different countries
24:00 - Bellroy's design system
28:15 - Why multiple factories
30:13 - Mainstream vs Carry Community
40:08 - Designing admin compartments
44:39 - Designing for organization
48:14 - Bellroy fabrics
51:48 - Finding new fabrics
53:16 - Retiring products
55:14 - Waxed canvas bag??
1:00:07 - Why no luggage pass throughs?
1:00:25 - Next Bellroy x Carryology collab!
1:02:06 - New categories?
1:08:47 - Conclusion

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono for an in-depth discussion on HOT TAKES we have about the bag industry. 

00:00 - Introduction and Hot Takes
03:50 - Made in America
12:04 - Bellroy is boring
17:52 - Warranties are BS
24:16 - Carryology collabs are scams
30:36 - Bo's coffee hack
32:00 - Uninspired collabs
37:20 - Controversial collabs
44:11 - Pack Hacker collab?
51:30 - Bo's dream collab
56:56 - Waxed canvas vs. XPAC

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In NN Podcast EP5, I sit down with Bo and Avishay for an in-depth discussion on the things that are NON NEGOTIABLE for us with bags. 

In the episode we chat about...

00:00 - Introduction and Non-Negotiables for Bags
14:00 - Features for Tech Pouches
19:00 - Aaron's Must-Have Features for Tech Pouches
32:00 - Must-Haves for EDC Bags
40:00 - Sling Bag Must-Haves
54:00 - Bo's Sling Bag Must-Haves
56:00 - AV's Sling Bag Must-Haves
01:00:00 - Aaron's Sling Bag Must-Haves
01:14:00 - Dealing with airline restrictions and personal items
01:18:00 - Benefits of 180-degree clamshell opening

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In NN Podcast EP4, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Gregory Li from Suburban for an in-depth discussion on the trends in the bag world.

In the episode we debate...

00:00 - Intro
10:07 - Trivia time!
14:47 - Are bags getting bigger?
25:43 - Vertical sling revolution
34:36 - Trending fabrics
37:01 - Eco-friendly BS?
41:19 - The rise of waxed canvas
52:40 - Brands on the up
01:03:46 - Brands in trouble
01:18:43 - Final thoughts

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!

Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Danny Packs for an in-depth debate of GORUCK vs Evergoods.

00:00 - Intro
04:02 - Trivia time!
12:40 - GORUCK pros and cons
19:40 - Evergoods pros and cons
31:30 - Favorite GORUCK Bag
33:44 - Are collabs overrated?
48:40 - Durability of the Bags
55:12 - Which brand has a better look?
01:02:00 - Favorite bag overall
1:08 - Motorbiking trips

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!

Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Able Carry Max.

In the episode we discuss...

00:00 - Intro
03:05 - Able Carry as a Brand
06:27 - Experience with the Max
11:57 - Honest Opinions
18:30 - Favorite Features
26:27 - Crucial Weaknesses
33:14 - Pockets & Water Bottle Holder
49:00 - Final Rating
01:05:00 - Alternative bags

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Evergoods PLC20.

In the episode we debate...

00:00 - Intro
1:02 - Who has the coolest PLC20 color?
2:51 - RIP Aaron's man-bun
8:40 - How comfortable is the PLC20?
9:52 - Evergoods internal materials
12:10 - Evergoods vs Black Ember
15:41 - Evergoods' impressive growth
24:52 - No water bottle pocket?
26:38 - Bo's embarrassing Dubai story
36:30 - Rate the bag's materials
41:58 - Rate the bag's aesthetic
46:15 - Rate the bag's functionality
53:36 - The brilliance of Tom Bihn bags