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.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Tom Bihn Nomad 11 | Tom Bihn Cadet |
| Price | $200 | $200 |
| Weight | 595g | 710g |
| Weight | 595g (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.