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Tom Bihn Nomad 11 vs Tom Bihn Cadet

Tom Bihn Nomad 11 ($200) vs Tom Bihn Cadet ($200) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right bag.

Tom Bihn Nomad 11
Tom Bihn
Nomad 11
$200
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Tom Bihn Cadet
Tom Bihn
Cadet
$200
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Spec-by-spec
SpecTom Bihn Nomad 11Tom Bihn Cadet
Price$200$200
Weight595g710g
Weight595g (20.99 oz, Tom Bihn product page)710g (Tom Bihn published)
Material—Ballistic nylon
Pros & Cons

Tom Bihn Nomad 11

  • 13 x 9 inch device compartment
  • organizer slips in the front pocket
  • O-rings in the main compartment
  • Small, so it will not carry much beyond a laptop

Tom Bihn Cadet

  • Padded for a 16 inch laptop with quick-access pockets
  • Luggage pass-through sleeve and personal-item size
  • Made in Seattle
  • $200 for a briefcase
  • Heavier than a slim sleeve-and-sling setup
Tom Bihn Nomad 11 is the better value at $200. Both are part of our curated bag index — tap through to check current pricing.
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