Great bag. Bought this bag for hiking trips, with an aim to carry everything I needed for them in the one bag. The Nomad 42-L bag is very spacious and for me easily carried everything I needed for a 4-day trip.
Some comments on functional aspects:
1. Packs very easy as the bag is bok shaped when full, and with the front face of the bag fully zipping it back it allows the bag to be packed in an 'open' fashion vs. say a typical rucksack with an opening at the top only.
2. 2no. side pockets easily carried a bottle each and a few other quick access items.
3. Spacious top compartment was again useful for storage of quick access items.
4. Well padded shoulder traps and back support. Made the bag feel very comfortable to carry for longer distances.
5. Waterproof in light showers, wasn't exposed to anything heavier.
All in a great product at a reasonable price, particularly with a discount for joinin the mailing list.
Luke :)