Customer Reviews

I got this back just a few days ago and I am a Nomadic believer. It is so well organized that I fit everything I was carrying in my large Timbuk2 messenger bag and it seems to weight half as much. I am carrying around two binders, assorted loose papers, a folding clipboard, glasses, phone, pager, diagnostic equipment, a full size water bottle, an umbrella, a pen sleeve, and and iPad. I absolutely adore it. And in response to the first review, it does indeed fit a 15" laptop (see explanation of the pythagorean theorem below). I wouldn't carry my laptop in it due to the limited padding, but it will fit. I hope this bag holds up as well as I think it will but, so far, it is a joy to carry and use.

I got this bag as a giveaway from Jetpens.

Here is a short review of the totebag:
http://monkiesrambles.blogspot.com/2012/08/nomadic-tote-bag-review.html

They thought of everything...Great bag - the materials are high quality, the size is perfect (fits my laptop nicely) and has plenty of pockets for...everything.

I really hate when people write reviews for stuff they don't have just based on
what they THINK it looks like. It skews the ratings and totally defeats the purpose of
reviews. Stupid. I own this bag and it is the best. High quality materials and
lots of organizing pockets. Love it!

This is a great bag. The pockets are particularly well thought out, and the north/south style is more comfortable to wear cross-body than my previous east/west style bag. The dividers in the pocket intended to hold cell phones, etc. is made from a soft cushy neoprene, which is a nice touch. The gray color shown on the site is true-to-life and very attractive.

The bag could be improved by the addition of sewn-in rings to which clips could be attached (e.g. for keys on lanyards). But otherwise it is pretty much ideal.

Just in response to the guy above, remember that computers are measured on the diagonal. I.E the hypotenuse is longer than the legs of a triangle. I think it should be just fine.

How can this bag carry a 15 inch laptop when it's dimensions are smaller than that? It looks like a nice bag, however we carry larger notebooks and stuff in the US than they do in Japan...I am not convinced that this bag is big enough for your average student.

This is a bag you will love:
I am normally too lazy to write such reviews, beside who has time these days. But I felt that I have write something and tell people about this product. This bag is the most amazing bag I ever purchased as a matter of fact I bought 2 of this product. Let me tell why I love this product so much, it strong so strong I pack it with all sorts of crap and man this thing stands any beating. The design and all these pockets inside and outside it will make you busy looking for stuff, and this is not a bad thing. I have 2 Cell phones iPad and iPod all fit nicely in the front and inside pockets. The thing it is a little issue I hope they fix that in the next generation, the fabric is so thin so it doesn't provide padding and protection to electronic devices (laptop, iPad, etc.) so if they add a padding compartment it will make this product the best bag in the world. Last is the price trust me when I tell $81 is not that expensive specially when you review other products in the market they more expensive and less functional, it is worth the price. I highly recommend this product.

I am normally too lazy to write such reviews, beside who has time these days. But I felt that I have write something and tell people about this product. This bag is the most amazing bag I ever purchased as a matter of fact I bought 2 of this product. Let me tell why I love this product so much, it strong so strong I pack it with all sorts of crap and man this thing stands any beating. The design and all these pockets inside and outside it will make you busy looking for stuff, and this is not a bad thing. I have 2 Cell phones iPad and iPod all fit nicely in the front and inside pockets. The thing it is a little issue I hope they fix that in the next generation, the fabric is so thin so it doesn't provide padding and protection to electronic devices (laptop, iPad, etc.) so if they add a padding compartment it will make this product the best bag in the world. Last is the price trust me when I tell $81 is not that expensive specially when you review other products in the market they more expensive and less functional, it is worth the price. I highly recommend this product.

Best Wise-Walker Bag!
This is my favorite everyday bag! My 8.5 x 11 inch spiral bound sketchbook fits comfortably in the large back slip-pocket (can access quickly, no bending of the spiral-loops, and decent protection from the elements). There are several useful pockets for quick access to keys, favorite pens, and a great Velcro pouch for my phone. Carried this bag on a recent trip to Los Angeles and was thankful! It fits perfectly under the seat on the airplane, it is comfortable to use all day on the ground, and I never had to "stop" and fish-around for anything.
I used to carry the Shoulder Bag but had to retire it when the non-slip shoulder pad became as slick as ice! The Toto Bag is better because it has handles and various pockets at varying heights. I love this bag!

The Wise-Walker gives me the feeling that I am wearing it instead of carrying it. Aside from being well designed and stylish, nothing about this bag gives strangers the impression it is expensive or has anything expensive in it. Now that plastic bags are outlawed in California, it does come in handy for that trip to the convenience store. It took a quart of milk,quart of orange juice and two soup cans in the main compartment. If I have anything in the main compartment,it's pretty easy to find another compartment for it. The other part I have noticed is that the zippers are sturdy and have well designed pull tabs on each and everyone making it easy to find,open,and close.

I rarely need to carry a laptop,so I might point out there is no padding for one, be sure to use a sleeve. Tablets should fit nicely and again a sleeve or folder is a good idea.

So far I like this bag and I have tried many out there. Lower priced ones do make passing grade,but sooner or later wear out or or the zippers break. Sooner or later I find myself not wanting to carry it around.

That's the thing about the Wise-Walker. I have not in the several weeks I have owned it, gotten tired of it, and I find myself taking it with me whenever I go out. I'll gladly give it five.

I truly love this bag. It is sturdy, attractive and has an amazing number of pockets. Normally, when I buy a purse that has more than 3 pockets, I am not able to find anything I'm looking for. But these pockets are so well thought-out, it's very easy to remember where I've put what. Beautiful, useful, very stylish. I highly recommend it!

I need help here.
I am unsure which to purchase.
the wise walker nomadic WT-18 toto Bag
OR
Nomadic WR-08 Wise-Walker A4 Shoulder Bag.
If anyone can, please say (if by experience) which one is "better"
it seems as though they can both be used well though.