Nomads Nation Podcast

Work with Move Supply Chain - https://go.nomadsnation.com/move-supply-chain Move YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SupplyChainLara If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 24 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Alpaka co-founders to...

Work with Move Supply Chain - https://calendly.com/hello-movesupplychain/move-supply-chain-discovery-call Move YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SupplyChainLara ********** 00:00 - Intro to Disruptions 02:03 - Freight Costs Impact 05:32 - Oil Price Effects 07:56 - Oil in Production 09:41 - Vietnam's Energy Shift 11:00 - Diversifying Sources 16:46 - Brand Owner Steps 20:11 - Negotiating Res...

Subscribe to UnPack'd 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UCuG5k_GNYcwjfSPIeS0VNoQ If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 21 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! In this episode dives deep into the world of bags, slings, and EDC gear with John from the UnPack’d YouTube channel—a tr...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 20 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Nick from Alpkit—a veteran in the backpack world and a true OG when it comes to thoughtful design and quality manufacturing. We kick things off with the story of ho...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 18 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! This episode takes a fun turn into the world of cold plunges, ice baths, and cold showers—where growth meets discomfort (and shivering ❄️). Aaron gives his take on Chase’s now-viral ice bath vide...

🔥 Check out the bag I made 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22 ********** 00:00 - Intro to Rework Gear and the Toshi Sling 00:20 Meet the Co-founders of Rework Gear 01:39 Immigration Story: From Singapore to the US 02:47 - The Story Behind Rework Gear: From Corporate Aversion to Bag Design 04:05 - Launching the Reset System on Kickstarter 06:09 - Journey into Bag Industry 07:26 - Jia's Init...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🎙️ Welcome to Episode 16 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Danny from Danny Packs — a fellow bag nerd, content creator, and all-around travel junkie who’s been tearing up the globe with his latest adventures (think salsa da...

00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Meet Fred Perrotta, Co-Founder of Tortuga 2:01 - Tortuga in 2010  5:32 - The Rise of Backpacks on Kickstarter 9:01 - The First Tortuga Prototype 10:28 - Why Tortuga Moved Manufacturing to Vietnam 11:10 - Backpacks Made in China vs. Backpacks made in Vietnam 17:01 - How Backpack Fabrics Have Evolved Over 15 Years 22:23 - Being innovative vs risks  26:03 - Why Tortuga Only Focu...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out the bag I made 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22 Welcome to Episode 14 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I chat with Bellroy founder Andy Fallshaw about all things bags and warranties. We chat about the challenges surrounding w...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22 Welcome to Episode 13 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today myself and my guest, Luke Reynolds the founder of BagMe,  come at you live from Vietnam where we talk all about th...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpack Welcome to Episode 12 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with the Ubrancred founder Edward Wang. In the episode we talk all about bag stores, w...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpack Welcome to Episode 11 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Klint from The Perfect Bag and JB Outside to discuss our BEST travel hacks. In th...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpack Welcome to Episode 9 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with EDC-expert Ron Kwok to talk all things carry.  ********** 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Li...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpack Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Danny Packs where we look at hot topics in the carry community and decide if they...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono & Chase Reeves for an in-depth DEBATE of Aer vs Bellroy... ********** 00:00 - Intro 02:15 - Trivia time! 8:01 - Aer's FIRST product? 9:34 - More popular? 12:33 - A...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉  https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 7 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono, James Jeffrey and Davin Hanna for an in-depth discussion on Bellroy 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - JJ background 03:59 - Davin background 8:23 - Fav Bellroy product 11:30 - T...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 6 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono for an in-depth discussion on HOT TAKES we have about the bag industry.  00:00 - Introduction and Hot Takes 03:50 - Made in America 12:04 - Bellroy is boring 17:52 - W...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ In NN Podcast EP5, I sit down with Bo and Avishay for an in-depth discussion on the things that are NON NEGOTIABLE for us with bags.  In the episode we chat about... 00:00 - Introduction and Non-Negotiables for Bags 14:00 - Features for Tech Pouches...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ In NN Podcast EP4, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Gregory Li from Suburban for an in-depth discussion on the trends in the bag world. In the episode we debate... 00:00 - Intro 10:07 - Trivia time! 14:47 - Are bags getting bigger? 25:43 - Vertical slin...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Danny Packs for an in-depth debate of GORUCK vs Evergoods. 00:00 - Intro 04:02 - Trivia time! 12:40 - GORUCK pros and cons 19:40 - Evergoods pros and cons 31:30 -...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 2 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Able Carry Max. In the episode we discuss... 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - Able Carry as a Brand 06:27 -...

If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/ Welcome to Episode 1 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! In this episode, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Evergoods PLC20. In the episode we debate... 00:00 - Intro 1:02 - Who has the coolest...