Hey guys, this is E and before I jump into the world of minimalism and cool gear accessories,
let me go back in time and tell you how I was introduced to the brand that I'm going
to be talking about today - NOMAD.
It's my birthday, January 2016 and my wife surprises me with a present.
The present that she gave me was the NOMAD Wallet.
A clean looking black wallet with a twist - a hidden iPhone battery that I can use to
top up my iPhone 6 at the time.
I've been using the NOMAD Wallet every single day since then, and by looking at it, you
understand what quality really means.
Even the 2400mAh battery charger still works perfectly.
So, But back to today!
So NOMAD, a California based company, was established in 2013 by a couple of digital
nomads who needed sensible accessories that protect their gear.
Their idea was to make life on the go easier, and they did that by successfully introducing
their first product on the market - the ChargeCard.
A credit-card-sized charging cable for the older 30 pin style iPhones that was designed
to fit in everyone's wallet.
Today NOMAD has a wide range of products from Phone cases (primarily Apple devices) to clever
cables, Apple Watch straps and even charging solutions for your home or Tesla.
NOMAD was kind enough to send me some of their products, and I am very excited to show them
to you.
I'll start with their Rugged case for my iPhone Xr.
Of course, that case is available for iPhone 7, 8, X, XS and XS Max, they even have choices
for the Google Pixel 3 and some of Samsung's phones.
By now you can tell they are Apple fans though.
In fact, when I asked them about their products and the fact that they serve the Apple fans
primarily, they said, and I quote:
"When we first launched we were Apple users ourselves, so developing products for the
Apple ecosystem just made sense.
That said, we're now a part of the Made For Google program and plan to expand our product
lineup in the coming years to have options available for other device types."
Back to the case, it fits the phone snuggly.
It is rubbery around the edges for that easy grip, unlike Apple's OEM cases and on the
back, it has NOMAD's signature leather from renowned Horween Leather Co. of Chicago, one
of America’s oldest tanneries.
My favorite part of all good leather products is that over time, the raw, vegetable tanned
leather will patina, developing a look that is exclusively yours.
NOMAD says that "From day one to 100, your case will weather but not wear out, creating
a handsome, rich character unique to you."
The case is very well put together.
The buttons are very precise, the inside is soft and protective and most of all, it doesn't
add bulk to your phone.
NOMAD claims that it adds a 6ft drop protection to your device.
It is also Qi-compatible, so you can charge your phone without having to deal with cables.
Talking about wireless charging, this is NOMAD's awesome Base Station.
Just like the case and all other products, it is very well put together with a high-quality
leather charging plate.
The biggest perk of this minimalistic hub is that it can charge up to 4 devices at once
using a combination of wireless charging, USB-C, and USB-A.
The way it works is on the top it has three high-power coils that allows you to charge
one or two devices simultaneously at up to 10W each.
If you charge one phone, you can pretty much place it any way you like.
Additionally, using the USB-C Power Delivery port, you can top up your devices with up
to 18W, while the USB-A port provides an additional 7.5W of power.
All this goodness comes in a sleek looking half a centimeter thick aluminum frame giving
you the ultimate, highest standard charging solution.
The same base station comes in an Apple Watch edition for your nightstand, where you can
neatly place your watch alongside your phone and charge them overnight.
From what I was able to understand, the Apple Watch edition base station doesn't have the
additional USB charging solutions, but you might night need them.
As people say, good things come in small packages.
The last thing that NOMAD sent me was their Rugged AirPods case in Rustic brown...
you know...to match my Xr case.
What can I say, let me just zoom in and show you from up close the built quality of that
tiny protective shell.
It is again Horween Leather, and it comes in two pieces that hug the AirPods just perfect.
It doesn't stay loose or flap around and most of all it gives the AirPods the unique nondental
look that we've all been dreaming for.
If you have more than one pair around the house, you won't have to see that
"Not Your AirPods" message anymore.
I've always said that successful companies care about their packaging because they understand
the whole process of the owners first time unboxing experience.
NOMAD is very meticulous about their packaging.
Each packaging has a message reading - We are NOMAD!
It's our philosophy as a company and as a team; owning fewer things, being resourceful,
and seeking adventure.
This is the very core of our product vision; creating minimalist, practical tools that
keep us powered on the go.
We develop all of our product concepts from the gourd up - relying on the lightest, thinnest
and strongest materials for our designs #AdventureOn
Also, on their website, they have a wallpaper section where you can download their preselected,
properly-sized, minimal wallpapers or even submit your own photo.
What can I say...
Not long ago NOMAD released new Apple Watch metal bands that look absolutely gorgeous.
To tell you more about them I have the pleasure to be joined by Canoopsy!
Hi everyone, Canoopsy here and today we are talking about
the NOMAD Apple Watch Titanium Band!
Mine here is in the space grey color and in short this thing is absolutely amazing.
It looks and feels just like the regular Apple version which is stainless steel, but this
one here is titanium and titanium is an amazing, amazing material.
The watch band is basically identical to the Apple version, it has that seamless, beautiful
look, the only difference here though is you actually
take out and adjust the links by using a special took they include in the box.
It is a bit more work, but honestly it's a totally fine trade-off for the price difference between
the Apple version and this version.
The Apple one is like $700 and this one is like $200 so it's definitely a pretty good
deal.
The watch band looks totally badass, I've worn it for long days, it's super comfortable
like any sort of metal band, meaning it's comfortable enough for daily usage, it's not
going to be a leather or rubber band, but it does feel pretty good.
I'm basically a huge fan of this Apple watch band.
NOMAD nailed it, NOMAD always nails it and back to you!
Thanks for jumping on bard Isaac and sharing your Nomad experience.
I'll put a link to Canoopsy's channel below although I think it needs no introduction.
Huge thanks to NOMAD for being so awesome.
If you want to check out their product lineup and their website, I'll put a link in the
description as well.
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It's been a pleasure!
This is E
Over and Out