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4.2 • 5 Reviews

Knomo makes practical, durable, and functional bags and accessories.

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  • 5mo ago

    I bought the Knomo Cromwell because I needed something 100% waterproof for my bike commute, but I was tired of the "clunky messenger bag" look. This bag is the perfect middle ground between high-performance gear and clean, urban minimalism. The Standouts: Truly Weatherproof: I’ve been caught in a literal monsoon with my laptop inside, and it stayed bone-dry. The heat-bonded construction and the roll-top seal are legit. The Weight (or lack thereof): For a bag this durable, it’s surprisingly lightweight. It doesn’t add unnecessary bulk to my shoulders, which is a huge plus when I'm carrying it for 8+ hours. Minimalist Aesthetic: It has a very "Scandi-cool" vibe. It looks just as good in a minimalist coffee shop as it does on a rainy street corner. Internal Organization: Most roll-tops are just "black holes" where everything gets lost at the bottom. The Cromwell actually has a padded laptop section and organized pockets, so I’m not digging for my keys for ten minutes. A Small Note: Because it’s a roll-top, it takes an extra 5 seconds to get into than a zipper bag, but the security and waterproofing make that trade-off totally worth it. The Verdict: If you live in a city where it rains and you carry expensive tech, this is the best insurance policy you can buy. It's functional, durable, and actually looks cool.

    Ed K works for Knomo

  • 3mo ago

    As a marketing executive, I absolutely love the Knomo Maddox Leather Laptop Tote Bag—it's the perfect blend of style and practicality for my busy days. The genuine leather feels luxurious yet durable, and the navy color pairs beautifully with my professional wardrobe. It comfortably fits my 15-inch laptop, notebooks, and essentials in its well-organized compartments, plus the RFID pocket gives me peace of mind during commutes. The trolley sleeve is a game-changer for travel, and at $249, it's worth every penny. Highly recommend for any working woman on the go!

  • 1y ago

    Knomo is your older cool cousin from Europe. I wanted to break away from mainstream brands when I got my first "grown up" job, and find something professional, stylish, and more unique. Landed on a quilted laptop sleeve from Knomo that I still love years and years later. As a London brand it's not as well known in the US, but it's what I'd expect to see if Tumi and Chanel had a baby. I know a previous review mentioned the build quality, but in my anecdotal experience my two Knomo bags have held up extremely well after a decade.

  • 4y ago

    After a few years of having cheap backpacks from sports brands and never really considering changing – I started hearing more about brands like Away and thought it was worth considering spending more money on something to last longer as my cheap backpacks would literally get shredded to pieces within a couple of months from commuting and being thrown in the car, lots of random photography equipment etc being put in them. Fully planned to get an Away backpack so went to Covent Garden in London to check out their store. Was extremely unimpressed by the quality of the Away backpacks they showed me and the lack of pockets and sections inside. As I came out I saw Knomo's store directly across the street so went in to compare and the quality was night and day. I picked up the Southampton Laptop Backpack for I believe about £130 at the time and it's been my go-to ever since. Key points: + Extremely hard-wearing – I've used it daily from 2019-2022 and it still looks almost brand new + The shoulder straps are nicely padded – I used to have a long commute and would get a lot of neck pain from backpacks I used before, I don't have that problem at all with this back + The slimline design means I'm limited to what I can fit inside it and I'm forced to leave non-essentials at home Would 100% recommend this brand to someone looking for a minimal, durable bag with a lot of pockets and sections inside. In mine I usually carry a 14inch MacBook Pro, Charger Cables, Sony Camera, Battery Pack, Extra Camera Lens, Airpods, Hand Sanitiser All this fits fine, I could easily fit an iPad in as well but anything more than I listed above becomes quite heavy and a little bit stretched.

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    Having a little bit more flexibility/stretch in the materials would be useful but it does force me to only take essentials with me. Well worth the price and will almost definitely purchase from them next time I buy another bag or luggage.

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What is Knomo?

Knomo makes practical, durable, and functional bags and accessories.

In their own words

Bags are the first thing you grab when you leave the house and the last thing you drop when you finally crash at night. They carry your life—laptop and secrets, and that half-eaten protein bar you swear you’ll finish later. It’s the silent wingman to every meeting, date, and meltdown, so we make it good. Sleek enough to turn heads in the boardroom, tough enough to survive the overhead bin wars, organized enough to find your passport when you’re sprinting through security, and crafted from premium, responsible materials with obsessive precision—because average is for people who don’t have places to be and things to conquer.