Half Way There!
almost 7 years ago
– Fri, Jun 09, 2017 at 08:31:51 PM
Hey Backers,
Can you believe we are half way there? These bags will be in your hands before you know it!
As we mentioned in our last update, we spent last week in Vietnam with our manufacturing partner and are excited to share some improvements we are making to deliver the best bags possible.
Here is a list of the new and improved features (we should have final samples of all changes within the next two weeks. We will provide more pictures of these changes when we receive the final samples):
Updated Velcro Panels for The Backpack – We have increased the quality of the materials and made minor tweaks to the design of all three Velcro panels to make them more firm and durable. We have added closures to the tablet pockets and elastic to the smaller pockets in order to keep your gear held in place as you move around.
Lockable Zippers – We changed all zippers on both bags to be locking zippers.
Eyelets on the Travel Pack– For improved security we have added black eyelets near the bottom zippers on the Travel Pack so that these zippers can be secured. This in conjunction with the lockable zippers makes the bag 100% lockable.
You can easily thread a TSA Cable lock from the eyelet to the zipper.
Easy Access to Expansion Section of Travel Pack for Optimal Packing. – This is perhaps our new favorite feature. We realized as we packed the travel pack for our trip that accessing the expansion section of the Travel Pack through the mesh diving wall was not easy once the entire bag was packed. To solve this, we have added a zipper inside the expansion zipper that gives you the ability to open the bag like a book for full visibility into the bag for optimal packing and easy access.
External Locking Cable – We are in the process of sourcing an external locking cable that will be sold separately after Kickstarter for those who want added security.
Improved Glasses Case – We have made the removable glasses case more ergonomic, the materials are nicer and we expanded the case to ensure it can hold most pairs of sunglasses.
Improved Buckles – We have looked long and hard for durable buckles and hardware. And we found the strongest plastic buckles in the world. (We literally stomped on the buckles and couldn’t break them.) We also added a small logo to the buckles.
Reinforced Stitching at Stress Points – We analyzed all points on the bag that receive large amounts of pressure, pull, or stress and have added reinforced stitching to ensure these bags last a lifetime.
Shoulder Strap Pocket – We researched the market, and explored this idea extensively. Based on our findings it is very hard to create a pocket that would work perfect for everyone as we would all carry different sized devices and items in this pocket. We found that there are a lot of great products on the market. So, rather than creating one to try and meet everyone’s needs, the reflective webbing on the front of the right strap will now be a reinforced strap that allows you to attach whatever pouch you want without the risk of it tearing.
We are always careful whenever we make changes to a product mid campaign, so that we don't materially change the bag too much from what people have already purchased. As you can see all changes to the bag have little to no affect to the overall design or appearance and only increase the quality and functionality of the bag.
Thank you for all of your feedback. We are excited about how functional these bags are turning out and can’t wait to get them in your hands.
Thanks for the continued support!
-The NOMATIC Team
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NOMATIC Backpack Video Reviews
almost 7 years ago
– Tue, Jun 06, 2017 at 01:06:45 PM
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Hello From Vietnam!
almost 7 years ago
– Wed, May 31, 2017 at 03:10:04 AM
Hey Backers,
We have had an amazing week visiting our manufacturing partners here in Vietnam! We have spent the last 5 days going over every detail on these bags to make sure that they are the best bags we can offer. Everything is looking great, and our team is ready to rock and roll. Here is a quick look at the most recent samples of the bags:
There are a lot of details to cover (and more pictures) that we plan to share as soon as we are back in the states. In the meantime, get out and explore your world this weekend and we will talk with you next week.
- Jon and Jacob
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Two weeks down and FAQ's
almost 7 years ago
– Wed, May 17, 2017 at 12:44:03 AM
Hey Backers,
What an amazing first two weeks this has been! We are excited that over 4,444 backers share the same enthusiasm for these bags as we do.
Thanks for all the questions and comments. We are doing our best to make sure you are taken care of. We have been getting a lot of the same questions via Kickstarter messages and the comment board so we wanted to include the answers to some of those here in this update.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions:
Q: Do the interchangeable Velcro panels work on the Travel pack?
A: The current design of the Travel Pack does not have a Velcro Panel inside. If you look at the "Backpack Vs. Travel Pack" Section, you can see that the Velcro is on the Backpack panel in the main compartment. The mesh dividing wall takes the place of the Velcro panels on the Travel Pack. So unfortunately, the Velcro panels will not work with the Travel Pack. However, it is important to note that The Travel Pack already has a shoe pocket and paper pocket (in the laptop compartment) built in, so technically the only piece that is missing from the three Velcro panels is the Tech pocket. But, The Travel Pack does have a tablet pocket, and with the 20+ other pockets throughout this bag there are plenty of places to store your tech so this should not be an issue. Because of this we do not plan on making the Velcro Panels a part of the travel pack.
Q: What size laptop can each bag hold?
A: The laptop pocket on the Backpack will fit a laptop that is at most 11.25" x 15.5". The Travel Pack will fit a laptop that is at most 10.5" x 15.5". Each laptop compartment has a depth of about 1" inch.
Q: Can I buy the compression packing cube separate after Kickstarter?
A: Yes, we will be offering all NOMATIC gear at a discount to backers post Kickstarter.
Thanks for the continued support! To help us keep this momentum going, you can share our project on Facebook with your friends and family by clicking HERE
- The NOMATIC Team
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Feeling So Grateful...
almost 7 years ago
– Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:19:52 AM
It is so rewarding to put your heart and soul into something for over a year, share it with the world, and then see the amazing response that you have given us over the past 24 hours. Funded in 15 minutes and over 2,200 backers already from 59 countries spanning every continent except Antarctica … Thanks for bringing these products to life and joining the global NOMATIC family.
We have had a lot of questions and comments coming in and we are doing our best to keep up, thank you for your patience with us. We want to address some common questions we are seeing from backers new and old. The super early birds are all gone and we will not increase the number available. However, a spot will occasionally open up as people change their minds and want a bundle or a different bag. Based on this initial success we have increased the number of regular early birds by 250 and will continue to do so as it makes sense. Why? Based on high volumes we want to pass that savings onto our backers.
We have had a lot of people ask about stretch goals. For those who are not familiar with Kickstarter, there are a lot of projects that offer these as ways to grow funding and improve their product. We didn’t offer any stretch goals with our NOMATIC Travel Bag campaign last year and we are not planning on offering any for this campaign either. Why? We believe in delivering the highest quality product we can from day one. There is a LOT that comes with these bags that we could have offered as stretch goals along the way i.e. The packing cube (Travel Pack), retractable key leash (both bags), sunglasses case (both bags), TSA lock (both bags), 3 Interchangeable panels (Backpack), etc… These are all included “Free” with the bags and we have done this to give you the best quality and most functional products ever from day one. For this reason, we will not be offering stretch goals. However, we are open to making small changes and adjustments where it makes sense as we want to make the best bag for everyone, or that meets the majority of people’s needs. So please feel free to share any ideas you have on how we can improve our products.
We will do our best to answer your questions and comments as they come in. Please have patience with us and we will do our best to keep you in the loop as the project unfolds.
Thanks again for your support!
The NOMATIC Team
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