Aer City Sling 2 X-Pac - Initial Thoughts (vs COB X-POD)
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2024
- Aer City Sling 2 - X Pac: www.aersf.com/city-sling-2-xp...
CODEOFBELL X-POD - Sling Pack: www.codeofbell.com/products/x...
Timestamps:
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00:00 - background & context
03:26 - material differences
05:51 - zipper rant
08:40 - useless "compression"
11:15 - death by buckle
14:27 - back panel & comfort
19:23 - my conclusion
21:58 - Kindle fit test
23:44 - thanks and goodbye
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I think he has anger issue
Hahaha I actually noticed it too. But his comments to the xpod is resolved in xpod 2. Code of bell listens.
lol same
He had moments there ngl💀😂😂
@@UnpopularOnion69what has been resolved?
I like his honesty. It's the little things that may ruin the experience with a girl, I mean with a bag.
This is the most honest review I’ve seen. Definitely not ad oriented and based on real use cases.
Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
I appreciate your candid review on what it is like to wear each of these slings. So hard to choose a bag on line without actually touching the product. Excellent review.
Thank you for the kind words! Appreciate ya!
This is the nitpicking that I look for in reviews. Most reviewers are just heaping praise on everything
Nicee!! Very detailed review - super helpful 🤙🏼🤙🏼
❤️😊
Been researching bags and its been a while since I had a good laugh thanks lol
Amazingly detailed review I considered this bag but I ended up getting the Alpaka atom x sling and although I may stuff it to its max I really like its slim form factor. When I first got it I wondered why the buckle was so close to the bag but now after using it compared to my last one the buckle never ever being in the way is VERY nice. compared to the AER one scraping you its heaven lol. I have also been looking at the x-pod sling as I think it may be the perfect ipad mini carrier.
I haven’t tried the Atom X but owners seem to really like it. The X-Pod should fit the iPad Mini, but keep in mind that it wouldn’t be very padded so I would personally be a little hesitant for that application. I have a Go Sling Mini that has a padded compartment, but I don’t own a an iPad mini so don’t know for sure if it’ll fit but my guess is that it would. Another good option for iPad Mini would be the DSPTCH Sling Pouch Medium, which has a nice slim profile, but that one also isn’t padded. Good luck with your search! Hope you settle on something you love. Happy new year!
How short you can do the straps on this sling? is it possible to wear it as fanny pack for a skinny guy?
I don’t have the slings anymore so can’t really test. The X Pod is designed to work as a fanny, but you’ll have lots of extra hanging strap. The Aer is not really designed for fanny usage.
I was able to make a modification to allow the City Sling 2 (X-Pac) to be worn as a waist pack, which I find eliminates a lot of the discomfort, accessibility, and compression strap issues. I took a razor knife and very carefully undid all the stitching at the end of one of the webbing straps where it attaches to one of the triglide slides (the new strap management system). You really can’t even tell that it was once stitched aside from a slight crease. I was able to re insert the unstitched strap through the slide and into the new pocket on the back of the sling where you would stuff the straps while using it as a “tech pouch.” It now looks and fits perfectly on my waist. It’s funny because I thought the area to stuff the straps into was sort of dumb anyway, but now I have a real use for it.
That’s awesome, way to think out of the box!
OMG! You are the first reviewer to identify that the city 2 looks MORE bulky and pill like. The only reason I started looking at Aer sling bags was because I saw a photo of a person wearing the 1st version and it was so streamlined, hugging the natural lines of the body. The new version looks like you're wearing a rectangular box on your back or front. I've been watching reviews trying to figure out why I didn't "love" the city 2 (especially when everyone else has been OOing and AHing at the new features) and I'm finally glad to find its not just me who has a problem with its new shape. Subscribed!
Thanks man, yeah, it’s weird that others don’t point it out. I think it _might_ have something to do with the fact that many reviewers receive the bags for free (or wish to get them in the future) which skews their “reviews” towards being more favorable. (Even if they don’t try to, it will happen because the incentives aren’t aligned). That being said, we might just be in the minority of people who care about this…hard to say for sure.
Thanks for the sub!
Can you wear the city sling 2 on the waist (say for biking)?
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why not!
Just something to keep in mind any bag that comes with a lifetime warranty once you modify it the warranty is void so down the road if there is issue you are on your own.
Good point! Although they still did honor the warranty even after I modified it when I had an unrelated issue, so I guess it will depend somewhat on the specific company.
I like the nitpicking because you can identify which nitpicking applies to your own usecase
Haha. Thanks! 😁
@@CarryQuandaries thank you! Still using your X-Pod II these days or have you changed slings?
@@DrifterGaming nah man I sold the X pod to a subscriber quite a while ago. This video is from my early carry nerding days. These days I’ve developed a pretty solid rotation I use depending on where i’m going. In the X pod size range I use a few: The High Above Nova waistpack (yup, I’ve become a waste pack guy haha), the DSPTCH Unit Sling large which is like a cross between a sling and a tote, the Bellboy Lite Sling which I actually haven’t used for a while, but probably the most similar sling I use is the Trakke Banana Sling in X Pac, sleek and simple, but doesn’t expand or anything like the X Pod.
@@CarryQuandaries Thanks for that detailed reply, I'm looking for a new sling will definitely check these out
Does the xpak have enough room for an iPad mini ?
Good question…I waaant to say yes but I don’t own a mini and no longer have the sling either…perhaps another viewer who has them can chime in?
Great Review! The only thing i point out, you are comparing a 2.5 L vs 7 L Sling thats why you feel it different in yout back.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!
The X-Pod is 7 L in its expanded mode, but actually feels slimmer (and has much less capacity) when folded in it’s non-expanded mode. Nevertheless, you’re right, they are different size bags. In this channel i’m not trying to be fair, but rather just sharing my personal carry quandaries. I own the X-Pod. I was curious if the City sling could replace it. I discovered I don’t like it as much for my needs. That is what i’m sharing here. I’m sharing my own real bag buying journey-not reviewing some random bag I don’t care about because it was sent to me by some company.
thanks for the review. I was actually considering it because I saw that the previous generation was compressible and looked quite nice. This one is too boxy (as you said) for me
Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching!
Nice review, although I would like to point out that the xpod is a bigger bag overall. Your point about the city sling looking bulkier when stuffed with large items does seem directly related to the fact the Aer is slightly smaller. I ordered the xpac city sling v2 a few days ago, still waiting on it, but judging by what is said here I hope I don't end up regretting it. I have a v1 city sling in cordura nylon and I love it, except the big belt and buckle, which is the reason I decided to "upgrade" and also go for the more weather resistant xpac.
Thanks for your comment!
Yes, the X-Pod is a larger bag overall. Yet with the flap in folded mode, the space resembles that of the City Sling 2, and I tend to keep it in folded mode most of the time. Also, I found the X-Pod to look “flatter” when empty vs the City Sling 2 which has more structure so looks a bit bulky even when empty. Of course these are minor nit picks and in the end they are both great bags (minus the zipper on the City Sling 2, I hope yours doesn’t have that problem). I will say that if you’re looking for a less bulky strap, it is definitely better in this v2, so you might be very happy with it! I’d love for you to keep me posted with what you end up thinking about it!
@TheMokomi300 - what’s your feedback on the sling?
@@veritas.ve.42 Having it for about 2 weeks I would say I really like it for my needs. I do agree with it being slightly "boxier" and more rigid but I believe that's a byproduct of the XPac being a very rigid and sturdy material (my V1 is Cordura Nylon). I like the strap system much better than the V1, however I do agree with the video about the buckle edges being slightly sharp, however I got around this by adjusting the buckle toward my back whilst I keep the sling on my side or chest. The compression straps, I believe, are actually effective and having compared it to the V1 the difference is that the XPac doesn't compress as well as Cordura nylon unless you are wearing it. Still those things are minor gripes and I am pretty pleased with it, though some people may agree or disagree depending on their loadouts and tastes. These slings are meant for light packing, large items like bottles will definitely take away from the ability to compress and conform to the body effectively. The weather resistance on Xpac is great, already got caught in rain and the whole interior was dry.
where are you? I'd buy the old one if i could. they're sold out. only grey left in the old model.
We have the same water bottle, which makes your reviews infinitely more helpful! Thanks mate!
I'm wondering if you've used the tomtoc sling before?
Glad it was helpful mate! No, Tomtoc is one of the companies on my list to try though!
I need you to design a sling. Looks like we value the same features. I too sent back the AER City Sling 2 on day one.... not for me. I ordered the Heimplanet Transit Sling XL, should be here any day.
Haha, thanks man! I actually considered designing a sling in the past, might actually do it someday!
The Heimplanet is a nice sling! But make sure you test it doing real walks while wearing a smooth t shirt-For me it slid around my back too much for my liking. Also I didn’t love that the zippers aren’t aquaguard, but that was less of an issue than the sliding for me. What I did like about that sling is that it had a style that blended in well with pretty much everything, and when it’s empty it is pretty slim and light, making it a good sling for travel to pack into a bigger bag and take out at your destination. Also, nice organization.
I’d love to hear an update of what you think when you get it!
IMO the Day sling 2 with X-Pack is a much better option for EDC.
Zips are tight but aren't stuck.
Doesn't have a stupid tightening - "compression" feature.
Feels nice around the body, not boxy.
Agreed. That’s a very nice sling. But the way the straps are positioned, I find that it doesn’t do well when you need to move fast (running to catch a bus), and also the capacity is set up in such a way that it prefers flatter items. Other than those two minor points, I think it is a better choice.
So I ordered the Go Sling Mini VX42 limited edition from Alpaka 8 days ago and it hasn't even shipped yet. So I went to AER and discovered/ordered the City Sling 2 in VX42 for $109. It was delivered 2 days later and I am thoroughly impressed! It has more pockets and organizational features than the Go Sling Mini. Whenever the Go Sling DOES arrive, I doubt I'll be keeping it. The only allure that bag has at this point is the fact that it is 4 liters while the City Sling is only 2.5 liters. I've had none of the problems you covered in this video. I've used it everyday thus far, whilst riding my bike, and it is almost perfect. Yes, it does brick out but it isn't a problem for me because it still lies properly on my back. If I could change one thing on the City Sling 2, I would add an additional 0.5 - 1 liter capacity.
The Go Sling Mini as I said is 4 liter, but it lacks the organization the City Sling has.
Also, I know this is from 10 months ago, but if you happen to still use your City Sling, the space on the back for strap stowaway doubles quite nicely as an additional pocket. I keep my 20,000mAh powerbank back there. As long as what you put in there is sized appropriately, it won't fall out.
Thanks for sharing your experience and glad to to hear your experience with the sling has been positive! I’ve tried the Alpaka and quite enjoyed that sling, although ultimately I ended up moving on to other slings.
I've had my eye on the x-pod but black is outta stock and i am not a fan of the camo. it seems like it would be the perfect end all sling for me.
Please tell me how cut the tote of xpod?
Sorry I don’t understand the question
I love the bellroy 2.5l venture sling
I definitely have the same issue with opening and closing the top zipper. VERY annoying.
Misery likes company….and crappy zippers! 😄
Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽
Great video!!!
Thanks brotha 🤙🏽🥰
I picked up the X-Pac version as well, and I think the biggest surprise for me was how heavy it feels for a small sling. I like the overall look and organization, and I expect the zippers will break in some, so I'm going to stick with it for a while for daily carry. I also got a Heimplanet Transit XL for travel. I know it looks more fanny-pack-ish, and I haven't gotten to use it much, but it fits much more naturally than the Aer, and feels lighter.
Good insight, James! I had the V1 so i was kinda expecting it to not be the lightest, but this v2 def added some weight what with the larger size, extra metal hardware and all. And yeah, the Heimplanet is a nice bag-keep us posted on which you end up keeping!
@James Hillyerd - what’s your feedback on the x-pac?
@@veritas.ve.42 I'm going to keep the bag, and use it for EDC. In terms of the material, I like the X-Pac a lot, and love the orange liner. The tighter weave (vs regular 1680D) looks great, and this particular type of x-pac is not as crinkly/noisy as another product I have. I think Mr. Carry Quandaries complaints are valid, the compression system is mostly cosmetic, the zippers aren't great for one handed use, and the fidlock did actually leave a visible scratch on my neck! What I've found is that with my EDC, the bag is about half full, I don't like wearing it tight, and it's hard enough to rummage around in as it is, so I don't think I'd benefit from more compression. I may try some sort of lube on the zippers, but I want them to wear in more first, too early to tell if they can be fixed. I've found that not unzipping them all the way makes it easier to zip back up one handed, and that grabbing Aers pulls instead of the zipper tab itself works better. I used a file on the sharp parts of the fidlock, it's fine now.
Im bit worried only about the stitch of the bag .
What worries you about the stitching?
Thank you 🙏
You should take a look at the Wandrd D1 fanny...
A match between the COB and Heimplanet transit sling would be really interesting!
Since I don’t have either slings anymore I’ll give some pointers here:
- The COB will carry significantly more
- Heimplanet looks smaller on the body
- Heimplanet is cleaner, with fewer straps all over, but personally I prefer the “techwear” vibes of the X-pod more.
- the back material of the Heimplanet as well as the straps are somewhat slick and slippery, so for me the Heimplanet (both regular and XL versions) would slide around my back a little when wearing with a smooth T Shirt.
- The regular transit can double as a pouch for travel because it’s easy to grab with one hand.
Overall X-Pod suited my needs better, but Heimplanet is a nice little sling.
@Hope lately I’ve been using my Billingham Hadley small a lot. It’s a camera bag but I’ve been using it for casual EDC and it’s been working out great. Will probably make a vid about that next. And if i’m carrying less or want a more techwear vibe, I’ll use the DSPTCH Sling Pouch Medium. Great little bag.
Good review but not agree with some of your complaints. If you need to store a water bottle, you need a bigger sling! I also bought the X-pac city sling 2, but still haven’t used it yet! I am now using the X-pac sling bag 2 and it’s been perfect for my daily use except for the key chain position!
Fair enough, thanks for watching & sharing your perspective! I got the v2 because it was advertised as being bigger so I said to myself “great, I can finally store a little water bottle in it!” But that wasn’t exactly the case. But yeah, the X Pod is a better size for me.
@@CarryQuandaries Could a small 350mL water bottle fits?
@@xenith8762 I think it would!
An amazingly detailed review and I've compared many channels on the same bags. Yours was the best. Thought I'd seen all the details but you managed to find the right ones. Love for you to cover sunglasses asa use case. They are expensive and ready to lose, hard to carry, and a weird shape especially with anything bulky. Also so many channels just show flat glasses, which aren't that common.
Thank you so much for the kind words! These days I don’t test anything specifically for review. Rather, I buy things for my own needs and if I feel like it I make a video about my experience with it. Currently I don’t need more sunglasses, but maybe in the future! 😊
@@CarryQuandaries i meant carrying sunglasses in the slings.
@@SS-wi4tm oh gotcha! I personally use a pair of Maui Jim and store them in a nice slim rigid case they come with. If I can I lash them to the outside, otherwise I toss them in my bag.
Hey man, have you considered the X-Pac Day Sling 3? I just got one and its great - would love to see a vid on that someday
I haven’t really, but I might now! 😀
Would love to see a video of your x-pod mods!
Coming soon! :)
Me also
Ngl this review felt a little biased. Comparing a $189 xpod to a $89 city sling (cordura version). Ofcourse the xpod is gonna be better overall.
I do agree with what you said about the useless compression straps, they don’t compress at all compared to the 1st version.
It all boils down to what you put inside. I don’t normally put a whole ass water bottle on my sling and it is obvious that the city sling’s size is not intended for it. (Maybe an A7 memobottle could be a better choice)
I sound defensive sorry because this is my very first Aer purchase and I thought it was the best considering the price and I also don’t carry a lot so…
This review is actually really good and such as eye opener compared to all other reviews that are just mostly focuses on the good side of the sling.
Thank you Sherwin for your input!
I agree I might be a little biased, being that I modified my X-Pod to really suit me so I do have more of an emotional attachment to it. However, the X-Pod retails for $149 and the City Sling 2 in X-Pac which I reviewed retails for $109, so we’re talking about a $40 difference.
Regarding what you put inside, I was under the impression that one of the reasons Aer increased the size of the v2 was to fit a small water bottle-otherwise, why increase the size? If no water bottle, the v1 size was absolutely perfect (at least for me)-this is why I presented this comparison and was a little disappointed that it still isn’t ideal for that carry scenario.
In the end though, this video wasn’t really intended to be a well rounded unbiased review (hence why I called it “thoughts” rather than “review”), rather, it’s more of a personal perspective in my quest to find the ideal sling for me. But if the Aer works for your needs, by all means, keep it and cherish it! The materials are clearly great and i’m sure you’ll get a lot of great use out of it. It’s all about what works for you!
Thanks for watching!
149 xpod vs 109 aer xpac (the version he have) and yes is a little unfair by price, but with this i have no more doubts what sling i want.
@@CarryQuandaries thank you so much for the response. I can see how much you love the x pod and how it suits your overall needs so it was great that you compared the city sling to it since the x pod is one of the best sling bags out there, and so that we could identify in which area future city sling can improve if ever Aer watches this vid.
I was disappointed too when they increase the size of the v2. I thought the v1’s form factor was already perfect. But they did deliver some minor improvements that that are needed. Just wished they stayed on its original size.
I was worried that I might be disappointed when it comes because of your thoughts on it but your reply made me accept it for what it is considering that I’m also a little tight on budget.
@@shersurewin for the budget, the City Sling is still a great bag and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it especially for people carrying mostly smaller/flatter items. I was definitely looking for flaws in this video, but the X-Pod honestly isn’t perfect either, it just suits me a bit more. Cheers!
@@CarryQuandaries UPDATE: After using the city sling 2 (x-pac) for about 6 months, I now agree with all of the things you have said here. The aesthetic of the bag is the only thing that has kept me with it. But I began to dislike it because of its boxy structure, which feels like a brick on the body when packed.I just recently sold it and have purchased the Aer Day sling 3 in xpac 😁👌🏼
At 10:20, about the compression, this is the reason why i was thinking about buying the Aer Sling, but since it doesnt compress like the original, i think ill pass.
I have the tomtoc Xpac (it looks nice) but it has no compression straps, thats why im searching for something else; it also has other nuances that i dont like.
Your camera is so high quality
The best review of Aer City Sling X Pac that I ever seen.
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!
Nice review. I like it when somebody says it like it is! Might get the Day sling 2
Thank you, Al!
Damn now I'm iffy about getting this bag ... Ugh ... Thanks for the review
Sorry and you’re welcome 😁
Hi there, big thanks for review, you opened my eyes on thing i didn't see. if xpad is not critical to you, i would recommend you to try Lite Sling by Bellroy you gonna like it
Thanks Safi, glad it was helpful!
And i’m testing out the Lite sling already, will make a video about it soon 😊
@@CarryQuandaries ooooh man, you are rock, i didn't see reviews on UA-cam so i think this will help people and your channel, cant wait ))
You ignored all city sling’s pros, i am very interested why you choose to buy it at first?
At the time I had been waiting for the v1 X Pac to come back in stock tor many months. But then I got an email from Aer saying it will be replaced with v2. So I got it reluctantly and was disappointed with it.
Most of your issues are nitpicks of you it seems. Have you been trying the sling for a longer period now to try out and if so, how do you feel trying it more compared to what you have reviewed? I feel you haven't used the bag enough to really judge it. Looked like those issues in the video weren't as big after you actually tried in the video.
I do think the V1 is better then V2. I'm not fond of V2 being bigger. I own the Day Sling 2 X-Pac and the City Sling (Cordura). I bought the Aer CS for it being smaller and the compression straps to make it slimmer (which does a fine job on the V1). If only they improved some aspects on V1 and made the X-Pac more available.
I'm a fan of X-Pac with the orange lining, but I won't upgrade to V2 hope they design a new smaller/slimmer sling rather than big
Funny because you started out saying i’m nitpicking but then you went on to basically share my sentiments about the V2…😀
And nah, I sent it back. I definitely wouldn’t call this a review. It was more like “my initial feelings about the bag”. For context, I waited for months for the x-pac v1 to come back in stock after having tried the standard v1 which I really liked except for the non-magnetic buckle, the lack of X Pac, and the lack of high viz lining. And so I was kinda bummed when they emailed me and said “v1 ain’t coming back, but here, try this larger one”. So yea, I was already a bit skeptical about it when placing the order, and that led me to probably be more judgy than normal. It’s like imagine you’re in love with a really beautiful girl who you’ve been having a long-distance relationship with for two years. When finally it’s time for her to come back and for you two to be together, at the last moment her slightly uglier, slightly dumber sister who you don’t love shows up instead. Would you be judgmental and nit picky about her? You bet your ass you would. Give me my damn v1 back!
@@CarryQuandaries yes we agree on the size, but only that. And it's the only reason why I wouldn't upgrade, because I have already have a similar size which is the Day Sling 2 X-Pac. I don't see anything else that we share. I saw some upgrades on the V2, which doesn't mean much to you and that's fine. To me the issues you have seems to be minor, is why I call it nitpicks of you. Because it is your personal experience of the bag.
For example I don't agree about the zippers. Especially the zipper on the back of the bag where your body cover it, which you made a big issue about how companies using different zippers for bags and not make everything water resistant, but the bag you compared it with didn't have the water resistant zipper either. Makes me wonder about that..
Testing the zipper for the main compartment which you seem to struggle with, I feel like you haven't used the bag too long. From the video it looked like you only just got the bag and were unsatisfied immediately. I was hoping to get your thoughts after using the bag for a week or 2, but I understand that you returned the bag. Not happy, return it.
The V1of this city sling is still the best
Agreed.
Great review, I was going to sell my Xpac City Sling 1 but now I think I like mine even more :) Thank you.
Ty so much, no to much people do the city sling vs xpod 😎 now I'm sure where my money will be
Btw, can you show your xpod better? Im interested on the mods you did 🙈
@@Krankerou thanks, Fabian, glad it was helpful! I’ll try to film a video detailing the modifications I made to the X-Pod in the coming days, stay tuned!
@@Krankerou here’s the vid! ua-cam.com/video/wfORGWEQ9p8/v-deo.html
@@CarryQuandaries ty so much
great review...thorough and real...you level up the production a bit and i can see your channel becoming big
Thanks man! And sorry for the late reply. Main challenge is continuing to pump out content with everything else I got going on. Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!
My friends dont get why i like slings. I bought a Nike sling, then a Timbuk2 sling and now a Cote and Ciel sling. I am going to buy the Code sling and hope my hunt is over.
Sling away my friend! How are you liking the Cote & Ciel? I got one once and didn’t give it a fair chance-the thing was just too weirdly shaped for me (this was a few years ago, don’t recall exactly which one it was).
Issarau LG. Visibly its georgeous and its functionally good. The only issues are it is too heavy and the strap isbway too thin. I got the heavy duty canvas. I am a heavy user soni question is durability. If you want a high fashion swing its perfect.
I wonder if if the compression straps and be modded to make it compress properly.
I thought about it, but when I tried pinching the strap further to simulate a modification, I realized that part of the limitation is the way the bag is shaped-it’s just more resistant to compression as it had a lot of structure at the ends unlike the V1 which had a more tapered shape on the sides.
@@CarryQuandaries yes and the compression straps on the AER are mostly a style thing as far as I can tell. Even on the (better?) V1, they only compress a little and unless you have tension on the main strap (around your waist or very tight on your body), they will only end up pulling the main strap closer to the sling part, they won't pull the sling to the strap. But I think they do help make the sling look great.
@@DaveStern2 yeah, I guess even on v1 it’s more aesthetic…but on the v2 it just does almost nothing at all.
really honest .. just cancelled my sling will go for the bellroy
thanks
Glad it was helpful and i hope you will love the Bellroy!
Companies should pay for this kind of free entertainment and user review
Hahaha thank you brother 🤙😄
I would have loved to see it in Fanny pack mode. If it doesn’t feel good, I won’t get it.
On a side note, you remind me of Tim Dillon rants. That’s some great stuff.
It never felt quite right for me as a funny…little too clunky. But I can see it working well for some. And thanks? Haha 😂
For the middle pocket zipper getting stuck on the corner, try pulling straight up (till it stops) then across until it’s open at your desired opening. Once you get that movement fluid its smooth.
Tried your advice but it’s still not a smooth experience for me.
You're doing the compression wrong. It compresses towards the strap when wearing it.
Wearing it didn’t seem to add any compression for me.
seems like city version is the good choice
Try it, you may love it!
Hello i already receive now my city sling2 xpac. Actualy its nice . Im almost upset after i see your video. Cause i see lots of negative review about this bag . But its better to experience to see in actual better than to based on review. Wich is nice cause some reviewers will give idea for some buyers. But actualy i love it.
Don’t listen to me! My critics was based on my own personal experience, but if you love it then that’s all that matters!
the Aer City Sling
does seems nicer on you
Wow. you fucking wrecked this bag for me. Thanks for brutal honesty! I dont care about number of views or likes...your critique is hard to ignore.
Lol sorry bro 😅 on the positive side, there are a ton of alternatives out there these days, I’ll be making videos about several other slings in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
I also got the City Sling Xpac v.2. Man everything you mentioned I agree with. Its unfortunate. I have the Day Sling 2. Try that. Its much better and I'm gonna switch back to the day sling. Haha.
I’m just gonna stick with my X pod. There’s always some sling out there that tempts me, but at the end of the day the X Pod just works for me…for now
Awesome review
Thank you, Chris!
I'd watch more videos of you, love your character but maybe more positives next time haha. Good shit, man. Subbed.
Haha, thanks man, and really appreciate the sub! Stay tuned, I plan on not being starving when I film the next one-should make a difference 😅
@@CarryQuandaries I value the candor though! Actually bought the City Sling 2 X-Pac myself (still en route) so hopefully it was justifiable enough to have taken that over the Heimplanet Sling Pocket XL, the other finalist in my sling search. Maybe that can be a review option one day too.
@@jasperdel24 nice! I had the Heimplanet (both regular & XL versions) and while I enjoyed the look and organization of them (preferred the regular size as i found the metal buckle unnecessary) the smooth straps and the smooth back panel meant that when wearing a smooth T shirt, both slings had a tendency to slide from my back to my right side and they would end up on my side under my arm pit. Was annoying enough that I ruled them out. (Plus, both were just a bit small for my carry needs, but I can see them working really well for some).
I do have a couple of large slings on their way to me now: the Evergoods MHP 3.5 and the Trakke Largo Sling. I’m gonna test them out and will probably share my thoughts on them compared to my beloved X-Pod, and who knows, one of them might even replace it!
Good review
Thanks!
hey, good content in your video. I have the V1 aer x-pac and it's really great, got lucky to get one. I think it's better than v2 strictly due to its proportions (strap, sling) and total size, even without the 'upgrades'; it's not meant for a water bottle, just pocket stuff for sure. I think you can get more subscribers because your comments / content was on target. Recommendation: no slings on first date! :-)
thanks for the kind words man! Yeah, i’m still looking to maybe pick up an x-pac v1 but the prices on ebay are just outrageous. Also the x-pod pretty much covers my bases even though it’s a bit larger than I need on most days (errand runs, bottle stays in car).
If she’s not down with my sling on the first date, she ain’t making it to the second date! 🤣
Thanks for saving me money
Man rant but informative.
Haha, thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed and glad you found it helpful 😀🤙🏽
I actually upgraded from regular aer city sling 1 to aer city sling 2. I saw your modifications with your code of bell x-pod 2. All your modifications are alreadhy found in the aer city sling 2.😅
Hey, i like your video but if it was 10 -15 minutes long would be even better!
Thanks for the feedback!
you’re like…really freaking cute, would pay for shirtless reviews… just saying 🤙🏼
I think this guy really needs a handbag.
I’m accepting Berkin Bag donations
Is this guy on speed. Calm down dude. It’s just a bag. Lol
My blood sugar was about 350mg/dl when I filmed this, so yeah, basically speed 😂
You're comparing Apples to Oranges. The X-POD is a much larger sling. Everything you complained about you ended up realizing it wasn't as "bad" like being able to close the City Sling with your Kindle and water bottle in. You complained about the buckle scratching your soft delicate neck then realized as you were swinging midway it didn't really do that. Were you paid to hate on this? LOL
Thanks Irene for your feedback. The kindle does fit in the City Sling, but only in the main compartment (and not in one of the mesh pockets), so it would just be floating around in there with other items which isn’t as good as having it in the slimmer back pocket of the X-Pod. But in a pinch, the City sling *technically* will carry it, but the user experience of doing so is still compromised. As for the buckle, it pokes me about 50% of the time-enough for me to get irritated by it, but YMMV.
Thanks for watching. And no, I bought both of these bags with my own money. While my aim isn’t to do sponsored “balanced” reviews, if you stick around I plan on making videos in the future which present both the good and the bad…although I can’t guarantee that there will be no more rants haha.
First would problems dude. Lots of that in this review..
Haha very true. Didn’t help that I was very hungry when I filmed this…
Others are not giving you constructive feedback, so I will. Your review has 36 dislikes to 59 likes. The question is why? I think it’s because you’ve had the product for no more than 45 minutes. That equates to no experience with the product. I would be interested in knowing your opinion about the product after 3 to 4 weeks of use. Check this review out:
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Thanks for your constructive feedback. I think it’s that combined with people so used to everything being a “review”. Did I mention anywhere that this was a review? No. I wrote in the title INITIAL THOUGHTS.
Also, i’m sure some of the dislikes have something to do with my overall negative sentiment about a bag so many people have ordered and really want to love. But that’s totally fine with me. I don’t really care about the like/dislike ratio. I just like bags and like sharing my opinions & experience with them.
irl I don’t give a bag I dislike another 4 weeks of use. I’m typically able to make up my mind within an hour, and that is what you’re witnessing in this video. It’s real life. I bought it, shared my first impressions, didn’t like it enough to keep, and indeed I returned it. This channel is not my work, i’m not a reviewer, it’s just for fun. I’m not gonna continue using a bag I dislike.
P.S. Mountain’s channel is awesome, I love his reviews, but he’s doing something very different than what i’m aiming for. I’m aiming for a vlog-like, unscripted, share-my-random-thoughts-freely kind of channel. I think maybe my fancy thumbnail and the time markers have given the wrong impression. So thanks for the feedback. I’m learning as I go, but not necessarily the things you think I should learn ;).
IF you’re going to do reviews, you should try to even things out and talk about overall features not just the things you hate. It gets tiring to watch someone that is non-stop frustrated throughout the whole video. Also, if you have an issue with the top zipper, maybe you should have gotten the regular version of the city sling, not the xpac - the zipper is regular.
Thanks for the feedback. This isn’t a review, just my initial thoughts. When evaluating whether to keep a product, the negative aspects of the experience tend to stand out more in my mind than the positives. When everything works as it should, there is nothing much to say, so I don’t say it. (“This bag has working zippers!”).
And thanks for the suggestion, but I prefer X-Pac and don’t feel like I should have to get a different material just to get a pack with working zippers.
That said, your sentiment is shared by many of the commenters and I did take note of it. If you look at my latest video, you’ll see I incorporated both positives and negatives into it.
Thanks for watching!