I have the original Nomad and am very pleased with it and the newer design looks even better. Still if I were buying now, I think there are more versatile trailers out there. Having had a BOB and the Nomad, I think the idea of a flatbed is great since you have many more options regarding what you carry and how, as well as a reduction in weight (why have a structured tarp if you still have to put the contents in containers of some sort?). I think the Burley flatbed is too wide for many situations but it all depends on the types of roads you ride.