Nomad Design Medium Backpack — 22L
A compact 22L fishing backpack with water-resistant PVC, a rod-holder side clip, insulated pocket, padded carry system, and reinforced base.
Editorial
The Nomad Design Medium Backpack is built around a sensible fishing-day question: how much kit needs to leave the car, and how much of it needs to stay organised while moving between spots. Its answer is 22 litres, wrapped in water-resistant PVC and shaped as a compact day pack rather than a full expedition bag.
The useful details are specific. There is a side-clip rod holder, an insulated pocket for a water bottle, a bright blue lining for finding small gear, and D-shackle points for tools or lanyards. EVA foam backs the carry system, while the base is reinforced for contact with rough surfaces.
Nomad calls the shell water-resistant, not waterproof. That distinction matters around saltwater. The Medium Backpack is a carry solution for inshore sessions and day use, not a substitute for a sealed dry bag when electronics or documents are involved.
Why It Matters
Fishing backpacks often fail by trying to be a tackle warehouse. The Medium Backpack takes the narrower route: enough capacity for a day’s essentials, a way to secure a rod between spots, and a set of small features that acknowledge saltwater use without claiming complete immersion protection. The insulated pocket and bright lining are the practical wins. The corrosion-resistant zipper chain and reinforced base address the parts of a day pack that tend to suffer first. At 22L, the trade-off is deliberate: this is easier to carry than the 33L version, but it asks the angler to edit the load before leaving home.
Best For
- Day-use inshore fishing and moving between spots
- Anglers carrying a compact tackle selection rather than a full box system
- Walk-and-cast sessions where a rod-holder clip is useful
- Coastal use where water resistance and corrosion-resistant hardware matter
- Everyday carry that needs to transition between fishing and non-fishing use
Technical Snapshot
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 22L |
| Dimensions | Approximately 11.8 × 6.3 × 17.5 inches |
| Shell | Water-resistant PVC construction |
| Back and straps | EVA foam padded back and straps |
| Rod carry | Side-clip rod holder |
| Insulated storage | Insulated side pocket for a water bottle |
| Hardware | Corrosion-resistant nylon zipper chain and plastic slider; rubber zipper pull |
| Interior | Bright blue lining for easier gear visibility |
| Attachment points | Multi-use D-shackle points |
| Base | Reinforced base |
| Official price reference | USD $69.99 at retrieval time |
Collector / Field Notes
The Medium Backpack is the 22L option in Nomad’s backpack line; the larger 33L pack is a separate capacity choice. The official description uses “water-resistant PVC”, so the bag should not be treated as a dry bag without additional internal protection. No independent field test is claimed, and no Australian retail price was confirmed during this pass.
FAQ
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Frequently Asked
- What is the capacity of the Nomad Design Medium Backpack?
- The Medium Backpack has a 22L capacity and is positioned by Nomad Design for day-use rather than the larger 33L pack capacity.
- Is the Nomad Design Medium Backpack waterproof?
- Nomad describes the bag as water-resistant PVC, not waterproof or submersible. Use additional protection for electronics, documents, and anything that cannot get wet.
- Does it hold a fishing rod?
- The official specification includes a side-clip rod holder intended to secure a rod while moving between spots.
- What makes it suitable for fishing?
- The relevant features are water-resistant PVC, corrosion-resistant zipper hardware, a rod-holder side clip, an insulated side pocket, D-shackle attachment points, a bright interior lining, and a reinforced base.
- Is this the Nomad 33L backpack?
- No. This article covers the Medium Backpack — 22L. Nomad lists the larger 33L backpack as a separate capacity option.
