TRMNL Travel Bundle
Travel Pack + Cross Body Bag
Do you travel? Yeah you do, you traveling traveler, you! But how do you travel? Do you find what whatever duffel or bag is laying around, shove all your stuff inside like your stuffing a turkey, then ferociously unpack your luggage like your searching for that important paperwork in the desk drawer as if you are in a murder mystery movie? Yeah- we know you. But, with TRMNL there is a better, more organized, and smoother way to travel.
The Travel Bundle: Travel Pack + Cross Body Bag is one way to combine two travel essentials in one. With the Travel Pack and Crossbody Bag, you get the perfect travel buddies for a weekend trip or daily commute. Our crew is constantly on the go, so the idea of an all in one travel bag for short and long trips, like TRMNL offers, is like winning the jackpot while also striking gold.
Our crew set out on a three-day weekend trip (before we were hit by COVID restrictions) and decided to try the TRMNL Travel Bundle as our go to carry-on and travel companion.
INITIAL IMPRESSIONS
So when we first laid our paws on the Clamshell Design TRMNL backpack, the material and overall feel of the bag was really impressive. The main compartment was easy to open (sort of like a suitcase) which we could tell was a great way to easily load up and pack. We really liked the front organization aspects. From the initial pass, looks like we could fit a boat load of stuff (which we get to later). The laptop compartment was perfect for our gear, fitting up to 17” and a 12.9” tablet. Featuring a water resistant work space, the pack has two padded sleeves (one for your laptop and one for a tablet). One really neat find was that this backpack has a shoe pocket separate from the main compartment- perfect for isolating those stinky shoes and dirty laundry.
The bag touts a killer luggage pass-through design, go-grab handles (for all you handsy people), expandable side pockets, quick access pockets, lockable zippers, stow-able straps and is of course- waterproof. The Crossbody Bag was also standout with it’s on-the-go accessibility, designed to wear across your chest or back while easily handling internal organization for your daily carry items. Just like the backpack, the Crossbody Bag features durable/weather-resistant materials.
Out the Box Product Specs:
Travel Pack:
1680D ballistic nylon exterior
420D ripstop nylon interior
YKK AquaGuard zippers
Clamshell design
Expandable shoe pocket
Laptop compartment, stores up to 17" laptop
Internal tech organization
Water-resistant materials
Padded and breathable mesh shoulder straps and back panel for comfort
Adjustable sternum strap and hip belt for heavier loads
Foam lined exterior and internal back frame sheet for support and structure
TSA-Friendly, Meets Carry-on Limits. No Need to Check-in During Flights
Crossbody Bag:
1680D ballistic nylon exterior
420D ripstop nylon interior
YKK AquaGuard zippers
Woojin magnetic buckle
Internal organization
Overall initial duuude impression: An all around legit carry bundle
TESTING IT OUT
As we mentioned early (you read the whole intro, right?), our crew went on a 3 day trip prior to COVID-19 stay at home orders. So, lucky for us we got a real test of this bundle before we could only just stare at it. Well, once the restrictions are lifted, you too can enjoy some awesome features that work like they promise.
Loading Up!
Testing out the “loading up” aspects of the bag: nothing but perfection. The easy access zippers, gave us plenty pf access points for loading up our gear. The spacing gave perfect storage for a few pairs of clothes, a laptop, a carry tote for essentials- ya know, beard grooming kit, etc. The zipper system was smooth and had no issues with fully loaded up bag and empty. The storage spot for shoes was a sure hit so we could easily store a more dressy pair of shoes while rocking the tenni’s for the travel day. We really liked the expandable side pockets which held a pretty large water bottle. Loading up test was surely on point and had everything one would need.
Travelling
We really loved travelling with this bundle. The crossbody bag was used for grooming and hygiene for the travel portions (ya know, getting to our destination) and then was easily converted over to a carry all for our wallet, cell phones, etc for our leisurely stroll down the city walks. We loved how the backpack easily conforms to your body and the added pads and straps help distribute the weight in all the right ways. Easily carry-on able, and the compartments were easy to access when bringing along on the airplane. We hate being that “guy” who holds up a line trying to situate their luggage- with the many ways to carry this bag, we easily got in and out of the isle- smooth like butter. The crossbody bag was perfect in the hotel for hanging up or setting on counter for easy access to grooming essentials. Again, because fo the interior lining, it was easy to swap out items and clean the interior if needed. Both bags were perfect for travelling and made it a breeze to have an all in on kit.
Commuter Travel
We felt we had to isolate out those who commuter travel in this review- if you are not one to take weekend trips and are more so focused on work/office commuting needs- we think this bundle has your back-and chest! The backpack is easily expandable to just what you need- laptop and maybe a gym clothes stash? Done. The crossbody bag is perfect if you bike to work, take the train and need an easy way to move fast without the worry fo dropping your valuables. For commuter travel the clip on and off access and easily adjusted straps make travel a breeze.
In all we threw in and at the TRMNL Bundle- the bags stood up to the test and were highly rated in our crew’s eyes. Well done, TRMNL. Well done!
STANDOUT FEATURES
The TRMNL Line Bundle offers some standout features we think really take the cake and heck, eat it too!
The exterior composite is perfect for any and all carry element
The pack has a foam lined exterior and internal back frame sheet for support and structure
The design is on point- perfect for dropping on a rolling suitcase, carrying on your back, and even stowing inside another suitcase if needed
The Crossbody Bag is perfect for bringing along in a larger carry or solo carry for a day-trip
The clips, zips, and hidden-components are perfect for the variety of carry we all should expect
The bundle sure does hit on all cylinders.
BONUS FEATURES
As an added bonus, TRMNL Design offers the bundle or individual carry options. When you bundle you can save on 2 killer products for an amazing deal. In addition, if you use our code “travel” when you check out- you can take 15% OFF Any Order!
TRMNL Overall duuude Factor: Perfect Pack and Bundle for Any Carry Need!
Price: $229 +take 15% off with code “TRAVEL” at checkout
BRAND INFO
TRMNL is a Los Angeles based design studio passionate about gear, travel and thoughtful design.
“Like our namesake, our brand philosophy is inspired by a traveler or commuter’s journey, as a “terminal” often times describes a place where one begins and ends their journey. Drawing from those inspirations, our design approach aims to blend sleek aesthetics with functionality and durability”
To learn more about their mission to create minimalist travel and work bags and accessories, head over to TRMNL Design and learn more about how they go about it!
