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“Travel with your camera gear.”

Camera backpacks nowadays falls under 2 categories: the "gear bag" for commercial photographers or "tech bag" for digital nomads & urban commuters. Others can always tell whether your backpack carries digital gear, and therefore it is hard to be inconspicuous when travelling overseas carrying these "traditional" camera backpacks.

To better accommodate the needs of travelling creators, WOTANCRAFT launched the NOMAD at the end of 2019, a “camera backpack that doesn’t look like one” with no trace of accessible pockets or zippers... at first glance.

Whether you are a Youtuber, professional photographer, or just a backpacker with one camera, the NOMAD will fit all your gear with the expandable interior space from 15 Litres to 25 Litres.

Low-key
is key

“Be a backpacker, not a tourist.”

When you walk down the street with the NOMAD, others behind you will not see any zippers or pockets. It looks like a simple rolltop backpack that fits in any scenario: cities, countryside or off the map.

But don’t be fooled by NOMAD’s humble exterior, it’s packed with crucial features for photographers & content creators:

15 Litres of padded shockproof gear storage
10 Litres of expandable room for clothing & sneakers
13 inch laptop compartment (fits latest 16 inch MacBookPro)
side pockets large enough to fit red wine bottles
fully hidden pockets for passports & foreign currencies
MOLLE system for fastening tripods or latching accessories...

all hidden under the hood made of water-repellant 500D Cordura® N66 Nylon canvas that can withstand heavy rain & snow.

Stress-free
travelling

“We built the NOMAD like a hiking backpack.”
- designer Albert Yuan

To alleviate the stress of weight carrying, we designed the NOMAD with extended shoulder strap width & shoulder plate extension, so that the NOMAD can firmly “hug” your back, distributing weight onto your body.

In sunny days, NOMAD will keep your back from stifling sweats, thanks to the “air venting web mesh fabric” + “perforated foam” that allows wind to travel freely across your back.

“Carry with your waist, not your shoulders.”

If you are going to a one day hike, or carry close to 10kg of camera gear for your photography assignment, you will definitely need to learn how to carry backpacks with padded waist straps.

WOTANCRAFT have also prepared the optional “padded waist belt” that can be mounted onto the NOMAD, transferring 80% of the backpack weight to your waist, freeing your shoulders of the burden during long walks, drastically reducing stress on the upper body.

Wait,
there’s more...

NOMAD is our first “travel-oriented” backpack, with more design considerations that are not visible at the exterior. With all the specs aside, all we hoped to achieve is for you to say:

“This is by far the best travel backpack I’ve ever used.”

To know more about the NOMAD, please click on the second page "Features & Specs".

Features

[ Capacity ]

Expandable Capacity

Expandable from 15L to 25L, divided into 3 separate spaces (main compartment 15L + top 5L + front 5L) for flexible organization of travel items & camera gear

Hidden pockets & zippers for added security

Low-key backpackers' best choice, all zippers and pockets are hidden under the hood, with magnetic side panels hiding the main L-shaped zipper opening

Zipperless roll top

Roll top design for quick accessibility and water repellent For outdoor hiking, the simple rolltop design and water-repellent canvas can sustain heavy rain or snow

Vintage brass buckle

To achieve the iconic WOTANCRAFT vintage look, hook buckles are made of brass metal with matte black coating, which develops a gradient fading with use, like a vintage Leica camera

[ Designed for traveling ]

Carry-on eligible

Backpack size conforms to airline's carry-on luggage size restrictions (CLICK HERE to see carry-on luggage size chart)

Travel friendly

Travel-friendly designs including side grab handles, luggage handle bar slot, hidden passport pocket, exceptionally wide shoulder straps, and air-venting back plate with perforated EVA padding

Ergonomic shoulder strap design

The figure-hugging broad shoulder strap + trapezoid backpiece design can further help to distribute weight evenly on your back

Weight distribution

When backpack is loaded over 10kg, you can add the optional "padded waist strap" for shifting 80% of the backpack weight from shoulders to waist. CLICK HERE to see the optional combo menu

[ Made for Vlogging and shooting ]

Quick access

The large L-shaped side openings allow quick access to your gear without having to put your bag on the ground

Camera + tripod setup

Dividers have flexible "wings" to fit vlogging gear, camera + handheld tripod can fit directly into the backpack

360 degrees Velcro compatible lining for flexible divider placements (CLICK HERE to order additional divider plates to better compartmentalize your camera and lenses)

Dimensions

15L padded camera gear compartment (trapoziod bottom)
27 (rear width) x 13.5 (depth) x 42 (height) cm

• With adjustable dividers to fit camera mounted on handheld tripod / GorillaPod, conveniently storing your vlogging setup
• Built-in lightweight alluminum bars to hold structure, so that the L-shaped side zipper openings can open / close smoothly
• Fitting with default dividers: 1 full-frame camera body + 4 lenses
• Fitting with additional dividers: 2 full-frame camera body + 6 lenses

CLICK HERE to see camera / lens fitting examples

13 inch laptop compartment (back)
41 x 26 cm

• Can fit a 15 inch MacbookPro (CLICK HERE to compare Macbook sizes)

5L expandable rolltop, non-padded
Expanded height 19 cm

• Flexible storage of clothes & travel items
• 5L frontal storage space, non-padded
• Fits your extra pair of sneakers or undergarments

Hidden left & right triangular "wing" pockets
32 x 17 cm

• Opening facing inwards to avoid attention, large enough to fit 750ml wine bottle

Open-ended water bottle pocket
11 x 15 x 5 cm

Hidden passport pocket (front)
23 x 12.5 cm

Luggage handle bar slot (center back)
21 cm wide

Military MOLLE slots
Each slot is 3cm wide

• Left & right shoulder strap: 4 vertical slots on each side
• Left opening lid: 8 vertical slots
• Right opening lid: 3 vertical slots

Chest / sternum strap, detachable
34cm max

Weight
± 1.7 kg

Materials

Nylon 6,6 yarn Cordura ® 500D tear-proof waxed canvas(click to see more)

Ultra-strength bonded Nylon 6,6 thread

Medical grade durable micro-fiber lining, less likely to fuzz after Velcro attachments

Alluminum bars

Brass metal hook buckles, matte black coating

YKK reinforced plastic slider buckles

high-density EVA foam padding (for bag & dividers)

YKK Aquaguard zippers

Magnets (left & right side panel)

Package Include

main bag x1

detachable chest / sternum strap x1

large divider x2

small divider x2

cotton dustproof bag x1

NOTE: waist strap and tripod holder is NOT included, CLICK HERE to order from the "OPTIONAL COMBO" menu

Size & spec
comparison

Q & A

Q:  What is the warranty period for WOTANCRAFT creations?

A:  WOTANCRAFT creations have a 3 year warranty period. (CLICK HERE for further details)

Q:  Does the bag come in different sizes?

A:  Yes, we have the 25L for traveling / hiking / pro photography use, and the compact 15L for daily commute / bicycle & motorcycle riding. Please "CLICK HERE" to see the comparison.

Q:  Does the laptop compartment fit a 15 inch laptop?

A:  It is designed to fit all 13 inch laptops, but it does fit the latest 15 inch MacBookPro. Please check your laptop size against the compartment dimensions (41 x 26cm).

Q:  Does the laptop compartment fit the latest 16 inch Macbook Pro?

A:  It does fit the latest 16 inch MacBook Pro. Please check your laptop size against the compartment dimensions (41 x 26cm).

Q:  How many camera & lenses can the bag hold?

A:  If you want to fill up the entire 15L padded gear compartment, you can carry up to 1 full-frame mirrorless body + 6 lenses, with the help of additional large + small divider.

CLICK HERE to order dividers in the "optional combo" menu.

Q:  Can the bag carry large DSLR cameras with battery grip?

A:  Yes it can, we have tested the fitting with Canon EOS-1D X, and Nikon D850 with grip, both fits in just fine.

Q:  Can I fit a camera with 70-200mm mounted?

A:  Yes, we have tested fitting Sony A7 + 70-200mm f4 "horizontally", and the side opening zippers can close just fine.

Q:  Can the bag carry drones?

A:  It can fit foldable drones like the DJI Mavic, but larger drones like the DJI Phantom will not fit.

Q:  How do I clean the 5L frontal storage space, after I put muddy shoes or dirty garments in there?

A:  The lining side is PU coated surface, which is easy to clean. Simply wipe the interior with wet towel, open the rolltop and leave the interior to dry under the sun.

Q:  Is the bag waterproof?

A:  We've tested wearing the bag outdoors in pouring rain for over an hour, and the bag remains dry on the inside.

If you want to know more about the water resistance canvas, click here.