Nanobag Wins Nomads Nation Best Tote of 2025

Out of almost 1,000 bags reviewed by the Nomads Nation team, the Nanobag Standard Reusable Tote Bag (19L) was named their top pick for Best Tote in the 2025 Power Rankings. The win was announced on the Nomads Nation Instagram on February 3, 2025, and was later featured in their YouTube leaderboard ranking video.

For a brand built on making the lightest, most packable reusable bag on the market, this is exactly the kind of recognition that means something. Nomads Nation is one of the most respected voices in the carry community.

Who Is Nomads Nation?

Nomads Nation is one of the most established independent bag review publications online. Their team has reviewed close to 1,000 bags across every category, from ultralight travel packs to everyday carry slings, and they publish annual Power Rankings that serve as a benchmark for the carry community worldwide. Their leaderboard format brings together multiple reviewers, each with different carry styles and use cases, to give a more rounded verdict than a single-person review ever could.

When Nomads Nation names something the best in its category, it carries weight precisely because their process is rigorous and their independence is known. Their picks are regularly referenced by travelers, gear enthusiasts, and everyday carry communities.

Why the Nanobag Won?

In their announcement, Nomads Nation described the Nanobag Reusable Tote Bag (19L) as winning for its highly packable, malleable, and compressible design that takes up almost no space while still offering surprising strength and durability. Their Instagram post highlighted two specific qualities that set it apart from the competition:

"It packs down smaller than the competition while still offering strength and durability, making it ideal for everyday carry or as a shopping bag."

Those two qualities, packing smaller and performing better under load, are exactly what Nanobag was engineered to do. The 19L Standard was built from custom diamond ripstop fabric with bartack reinforcements at every stress point, and a PFC-free water-repellent coating. It weighs 0.90 oz, compresses into an attached integrated pouch that fits in any pocket, and carries up to 66 lb.

What the Award Means for Nanobag Buyers?

The Nomads Nation Power Rankings are trusted because they are independent. The Best Tote recognition was earned through testing across a field that included hundreds of competing tote options, from established outdoor brands to fashion-forward market totes. 

For anyone researching reusable bags, packable totes, or travel-ready everyday carry options, this verdict from one of the most credible voices in the carry space is a useful data point. It validates the core Nanobag promise: that a bag this light and this compact can genuinely outperform bags that look more substantial on paper.

The Nanobag Tote That Won

The winning bag was the Nanobag Standard Reusable Tote Bag 19L.

It is designed as an everyday tote for groceries, travel, commuting, errands, markets, beach days, and unexpected shopping trips. When packed, it is small enough to fit in almost any pocket. When open, it has enough capacity for daily use.

Key features:

- Volume: 19L | Weight: 0.90 oz | Packed: 3" x 2" x 1"

- Unpacked: 17" x 16" | Carries up to 66 lb / 30 kg

- Custom diamond ripstop nylon fabric

- PFC-free water-repellent coating

- Attached integrated pouch

- No folding technique required

- Triple-layered handles for comfort

- Bartack reinforcements at stress points

It is the kind of bag you can keep with you every day without thinking about it, which is exactly why it works. It is available at the official Nanobag website in a range of solid colors and patterns.