I love it, since it follows the design language of the Work Collection (Aer Tech Pack 2, Day Pack, etc). Plus the main compartment now opens full clamshell. Huge improvement over the Aer Tech Pack 2. As for the branding, I prefer the old one, but this one is fine.
Branding is still subtle so I’m indifferent about it. The looks of the bag are growing on me (coming from a belroy work pack user). I love the organization (4 zipper compartments is awesome)
Yeah, the organization here, especially on the bigger pack, seems just right for my needs. I’m loving the expanded and subdivided quick access pocket up top to store more than just a pair of sunglasses or a wallet at a time as with the city pack pro. Seems like a pretty good place to store a wallet, passport, and maybe even my iPad mini in relative safety, but still with quick access when needed. I’m also really happy about the two external water bottle holders, having just one on either side makes it kind of unbalanced, and none at all is a disqualifier for me.
As always, I loved your review of this collection! Fantastic job breaking down all the features and benefits of the bags, and I appreciate how thorough you were in your evaluation. The video was really helpful in deciding if one of these bags is the right fit for me, and I loved how you demonstrated how much gear can be packed into each bag. Thanks for the great review!
Really like how they refined the look with a narrower base and wider top, no more the "boxy" feeling that the CPP can have. Not a big fan of the branding position but totally understand from a marketing POV why such a decision. Good job with the video Aaron !
Completely agree and I’m actually glad that I held off on ordering the CPP until now. This looks like a much better fit for my needs, and the shape looks a lot better.
@@TheUglyPrimadonna yea I wish I would have compared them a bit more in the video but I actually like these more than the CPP (minus the lack of a side pocket)
@@Nomads.Nation I for one find the absence of the side pocket to be a plus. The CPPs side pocket (and similar ones on packs like the boundary supply errand) I was looked a bit janky and unbalanced to me, especially given the water bottle holder on the other side. They make up for the missing side pocket in my opinion with the expanded quick access pockets on the front and in the middle. To me, that’s so much more clean and better looking solution. Big fan of this series, totes gonna order one! Thanks again for the video Aaron!
I love the new Aer bags. The organisation is much more my style now. Actually for this update I'm checking if it is possible to get one in Europe. I'm glad to finally see a bag from Aer which can hold all my EDC Items organised and still have space for lunch. The 24l looks awesome.
Really interesting new collection from Aer. If I’m being honest, I don’t love the look of the external design as much as the Aer classics (tech/day/slim packs). Maybe it’s the look of the fabrics but I hope Aer is able to still have this new lineup while maintaining what they do best in their other lines. I do love the extra organization of the shallow middle pocket though, I usually use those as a catch-all for pens/pencils and tons of other random stuff and those slots are nice. The sling is a no for me but I’m sure there are others who would love it. Thanks for the vid! Also, I agree that the naming is confusing and I agree that the new branding just feels unlike Aer.
Great to hear from you Mitchell, and agreed that the new fabrics look... different. I will say though and should have mentioned this on the video that they look much better in person. When I saw the photos at first I wasn't too stoked, but they look/feel great once I got them
I like the small backpack, and i agree that it should have a better zipper to keep water away from our laptops. Also, i actually love the new branding. It’s simple and it’s not too “in your face” kind of branding like the Tomtoc ones. Lmao! 😂 i like the branding because if I am using my Aer bag, i want people to know it’s Aer, i’m proud of it. But not too in your face. I hope i make sense. Lol! Aer gang!! 🙌
Definitely reminds me of my city pack pro, I just got! The new branding is okay, I get why they are doing it, but I definitely think they could’ve been more creative while keeping it even more minimal. The price point is nice, but I’ve been using the city pack pro and it’s felt like a proper Pro pack. Materials are so damn nice
It really does, and I love the removable strap. I only wish. Perhaps that the strap was a bit wider for increased comfort. It looks a bit small and could dig into your flesh if this thing is loaded out too heavy.
@@Nomads.Nation It's honestly like the sling I've always wanted. I love my Packing Cube Shoulder Bag to death because of the size and versatility, but it could use some organization for sure. This looks like very similar dimensions to the PCSB and is basically exactly what I want, but then there's the problem with this new branding. Sorry Aer, but I'm not a fan of these aesthetics. 💔
I’m OK with the new branding. Really loving these bags and I think I will order one. Especially the bigger size ticks more of my boxes that the city pack Pro, so glad I held off on ordering that one until now. My only gripe would perhaps be the material, I’d have preferred this in their Xpack. Also kind of concerned about the comfort after you pointed out that it’s not as Aer would usually make their back panels and shoulder straps.
Got the sling I love the material it’s way lighter than my day sling by them I got the olive in the tote wish I would’ve gotten in the sling I got black don’t mind the branding it grows on you. Love your channel can’t wait for your new bag !!!
hola Aaron. NIce review on the new line! Yep, agree, Pro seems like a misnomer to me, if perhaps one associates "Pro" with "the absolute best stuff we have selected for our packs' performance" - if not aesthetics. Which is not to say I have investigated their recycled cordura performance vs say, Xpac, however, as you point out - zippers less water resistant, for example. Also, for me (unless i'm just blind and missed it) - *no quick access pocket?* [Quick Access Pocket Rave = On.] In my older bags I never had one, but now that I've got the quick access on my current bag, I use it probably 90% of the time vs the rest of the bag. (One might ask "if that's true, why aren't those EDC items in your actual pockets, vs your bag?" I gots reasons. : ) The challenge w quick access pocket of course is, how big to make it, and which bag compartments you have to compete with, once you stuff things in quick access. Personally my fave quick access pocket to date is in the Boundary Supply Errant Sling - that pocket is like 6-7" vertical, woo. Most bags I've seen with them, including my current bag, only have maybe 4" quick access. But seriously, if you are constantly taking things in and out of your bag, but *almost always the same couple of small items*, it's great. You don't have to dig around for them.
Must admit, I do love the olive colour! Sending the same question here again: Dude, I want to buy a Fyro shirt! :) One question I forgot on the other vid: the 20 liters looks huge! It looks the same as the Aer CPP (22 to 24L)! Did you notice it was smaller? I've really gotten used to the CPP Cheers, Chris
My pleasure! And if you are looking for an EDC then yes, I would cuz it feels lighter, and I prefer 840D, and 24L is wayyy to big for an EDC for my needs
Honestly, it’s much better than what other brands do. For example, look at all of these north face bags with that huge logo. Additionally, it’s monochromatic, which makes it blend in fairly well.
@@TheUglyPrimadonna you are right. But those companies are bad examples: good examples are companies such as: Peak Design, Boundary Supply, Shimoda Design, Matador, Bellroy. Only speaking about logo design and placements of such logos on their products. Aer did well with the tag at the side as well. But not this design.
The 24 competes directly with the cIty pro, the 20 with the lunar pack and the slim with the cIty. On first look my main concern was the straps look to be mounted narrower together at the top vs those older packs. As a big necked, wide shouldered guy I worry.
I like the front zippered pocket on the other pack, which is sleek IMO and functional. I personally don't care about the placement of the branding as long as it's tiny. The main zippers should have been aquagard. Aaron if you have to choose one between the Pro Sling bag and Bellroy's 6L venture sling, which one would you pick?
hi, thank you for the comprehensive review. i am looking for a bag for my daily office use and commute. Not sure whether i should go for the 20 L or 24L? Currently i am using the Peak Design everyday 20L backpack. Please advise?
Pro in name only. Lacks more weather-resistant zippers, and lacks something new compared to their other bags. Like I would've loved to see a builtin rainfly, or a bicycle light loop. Beyond their x-pac lineup, it's hard to imagine anything else "pro" that's also Aer-minimalistic. This lineup to me is quite expensive for what it is. Had they emphasized more of the sustainability of the bag to justify the price, then that would vibe better (like Urth or Sympl).
Yeah, the absence of the X pack material is a little bit of a letdown for me too, but otherwise, these packs look pretty awesome. I guess the price is justified given this is recycled material, and as Aaron pointed out in this hands on here, it does seem to be quite pleasant
Maybe I misinterpreted the "pro". Coming from the tech world, my comment makes sense. But I guess in fashion, pro could mean professional as in it would be fitting in a formal situation like the office.
Yeah I agree, no one communicates their sustainability as Sympl, or even does sustainability quite like Sympl. I heard a rumor that Sympl has a V2 of their bags coming out this year and I CANT WAIT. they also told me on their website chat that they have a large accessory ecosystem releasing this year too.
Do you have a review for the Aer Travel Pack 3? I looked through your videos but cant find one, ive seen other videos but appreciate your reviews the most.
I dig the branding and the series. The sling stands out at first but I love the style and organization of the not overly large backpacks for functional minimalists.
I liked the old branding, I dont mind new or "bigger" branding necessarily, but this one isnt the best they could've done imo. Maybe if it was shifted a few centimetres down it would already look a bit tidier
I like the look of the new series and the colours. The AER logo in the front to me is fine as long as it is the same colour of the bag. The name of the series is a little confusing but I'm sure people can navigate around it.
Like the construction of the slim. Most backpacks have way too many compartments. The compartments are then loaded with more compartments. Zippers galore. I like one compartment for organization (ie the slim) and then one large open compartment. And, not every backpack needs a laptop space. Lots of travelers are doing with just iPhone and iPad these days. Don't over complicate a simple backpack.
I like the look of this new series the only thing I really wanted is a side pocket like the travel series as I don't need two water bottle pockets. The branding is also not bad still very subtle and clean. Agree with you though, I am not seeing why this is called pro, when it is cheaper than the other series'. Does seem like a replacement to the work collection though.
@@Nomads.Nation Perhaps it's just a characteristic of this collection...one of the reasons I have and had backpacks from Aer is the quick access pocket! So good in all their backpacks!!
I wonder if you could take a heat gun to the letters and remove them; at least they did them to color match the bags. It would've been awful if they'd gone with white or something like that.
Great review… I’ve watched a few reviews of this pro series now and, being a big AER fan, I really wanted to love these bags, but I’m not feeling them at all. From the new branding to the new materials, to the new design elements and pockets, it just has a cheaper vibe to me. Not appealing to me at all. I hope this isn’t the direction they’re going with all their new products and updates!
I've recently got a mirrorless camera. It can fit snug in my City Sling 2 but it's a tight zip so I want to upgrade. I was going to get the Day Sling 3 but now the Aer Pro Sling is making me second guess myself. I like the Day Sling 3 because it seems more durable and has XPac waterproofing but the Pro seems good too. Which do you prefer between those 2 and why? Thanks
@@Nomads.Nation would like to see new pro pack and slim vs regular and pro city packs...i would argue that beyond minor pocket organization, 10$ increase, and materials used to make the bag there is no substantial difference
@@guhjie I would say the differences aren't huge, but the change in materials gives the pack a very different feel/look. So much as to where I'd def much prefer the Pro 24L over the CPP. Just one man's opinion tho
don't like the branding. I really want Travel Sling 2 with either side viable strap. That's my dream wish list. I really don't know if I would like left shoulder strap the way it is. These seem either too big or too small for what I'd want.
Recycled materials are always lower quality than the "equivalent" non-recycled materials. Using sustainability as the primary selling point always irks me. Even with this collection, there's nothing special about the new designs--they're just more sustainable
@@andreigolovik3047 I'm no materials expert but yes I am also under the impression that sustainable materials aren't as durable as their equivalent non-recycled
8:35 yeah I understand how you feel to walk outdoor in a sweltering warm and humid 37 degree celcius weather. It’s no joke, 5 minutes walk and one will certainly experience free sauna.
I'm seriously considering returning my newly ordered Duffel pack if this new logo design will be on all their new bags since I plan to buy more Aers for different uses. I know it's just a tiny thing and only for a few nitpicky people, but definitely a deal breaker.
I see this with a lot of 'subtle' brands - once they cross a certain threshold of popularity they seem to become less and less subtle over time. Let's hope it stops here, I don't want Aer to try and LV-style branding on their next series 😉
Lol I’m with you on the slim but definitely disagree on two water bottle holders. The external water bottle holders stop the opening of the main compartment, so only having one allows you to open the other side of the main compartment much more than the side with the water bottle
Don’t like the name. I agree “pro” is the wrong moniker, especially given the price. To me pro conveys more features and higher price point. The new branding is fine by me, but I’m confused in what problem it solves. Keeping it the same color makes it hard to read, so not sure they accomplished raising visibility of the brand. The white on black tag relocated to a new spot would have been my recommendation.
The branding had to change at some point it was beautifully hidden, publicity is important and this is probably a test drive to see what people gonna say, but because it's the same color as the backpack I don't mind it's visible but not in you're face just maybe a little bit smaller , I'm buying the slim version for my one day trips, about the collection name i don't see Pro in it more a Sustainable or Eco like you said.
Agreed and actually good on them for experimenting a bit even tho they knew it would probably piss some ppl off. They can’t do the same branding forever imo
Seriously loathe the new branding. Also…can appreciate the sleek front, but the absence of the trademark zip pocket halfway up the front is a serious miss for me in a pack, as I carry some tools loose in it (e.g. aLeatherman) that I don’t really need hyper-organized but don’t want in and around my tech. Do like the “valet” pocket, but certainly hope this is not a harbinger of design changes overall.
@@Nomads.Nation yeah, if they keep the existing lines and continue to innovate along their traditional and new lines, can see it being a net positive for both their company and consumers. There’s definitely a use case and intended customer for these bags, and I think for the office set the uber-sleek front will be very attractive.
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I love it, since it follows the design language of the Work Collection (Aer Tech Pack 2, Day Pack, etc). Plus the main compartment now opens full clamshell. Huge improvement over the Aer Tech Pack 2. As for the branding, I prefer the old one, but this one is fine.
100% with you dude
Branding is still subtle so I’m indifferent about it. The looks of the bag are growing on me (coming from a belroy work pack user). I love the organization (4 zipper compartments is awesome)
agreed, all things considered the branding is still super subtle
Yeah, the organization here, especially on the bigger pack, seems just right for my needs. I’m loving the expanded and subdivided quick access pocket up top to store more than just a pair of sunglasses or a wallet at a time as with the city pack pro. Seems like a pretty good place to store a wallet, passport, and maybe even my iPad mini in relative safety, but still with quick access when needed. I’m also really happy about the two external water bottle holders, having just one on either side makes it kind of unbalanced, and none at all is a disqualifier for me.
As always, I loved your review of this collection! Fantastic job breaking down all the features and benefits of the bags, and I appreciate how thorough you were in your evaluation. The video was really helpful in deciding if one of these bags is the right fit for me, and I loved how you demonstrated how much gear can be packed into each bag. Thanks for the great review!
Always happy to help Keith!!
@@Nomads.Nation You are the best Aaron! Keep sharing more.
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Really like how they refined the look with a narrower base and wider top, no more the "boxy" feeling that the CPP can have. Not a big fan of the branding position but totally understand from a marketing POV why such a decision. Good job with the video Aaron !
Appreciate that and totally agree! I think this series is going to be BIG
Completely agree and I’m actually glad that I held off on ordering the CPP until now. This looks like a much better fit for my needs, and the shape looks a lot better.
@@TheUglyPrimadonna yea I wish I would have compared them a bit more in the video but I actually like these more than the CPP (minus the lack of a side pocket)
@@Nomads.Nation I for one find the absence of the side pocket to be a plus. The CPPs side pocket (and similar ones on packs like the boundary supply errand) I was looked a bit janky and unbalanced to me, especially given the water bottle holder on the other side. They make up for the missing side pocket in my opinion with the expanded quick access pockets on the front and in the middle. To me, that’s so much more clean and better looking solution. Big fan of this series, totes gonna order one! Thanks again for the video Aaron!
@@Nomads.Nation Just one question if I may, at 8:18 we don't see the end of the action, are you able to close the sling with the iPad Air inside ?
I love the new Aer bags. The organisation is much more my style now.
Actually for this update I'm checking if it is possible to get one in Europe.
I'm glad to finally see a bag from Aer which can hold all my EDC Items organised and still have space for lunch.
The 24l looks awesome.
24L is stellar, hoping you get one!
Man watching your channel slowly grow has been amazing and inspiring. Keep it up
Thanks dude! It's def been a slow-but-VERY-steady growth and it's been amazing to have support like yours to keep me going 💪🏼
Really interesting new collection from Aer. If I’m being honest, I don’t love the look of the external design as much as the Aer classics (tech/day/slim packs). Maybe it’s the look of the fabrics but I hope Aer is able to still have this new lineup while maintaining what they do best in their other lines. I do love the extra organization of the shallow middle pocket though, I usually use those as a catch-all for pens/pencils and tons of other random stuff and those slots are nice. The sling is a no for me but I’m sure there are others who would love it. Thanks for the vid!
Also, I agree that the naming is confusing and I agree that the new branding just feels unlike Aer.
Great to hear from you Mitchell, and agreed that the new fabrics look... different. I will say though and should have mentioned this on the video that they look much better in person. When I saw the photos at first I wasn't too stoked, but they look/feel great once I got them
I like the small backpack, and i agree that it should have a better zipper to keep water away from our laptops. Also, i actually love the new branding. It’s simple and it’s not too “in your face” kind of branding like the Tomtoc ones. Lmao! 😂 i like the branding because if I am using my Aer bag, i want people to know it’s Aer, i’m proud of it. But not too in your face. I hope i make sense. Lol! Aer gang!! 🙌
haha I totally get what you're saying! That's why I think their new branding move is kinda interesting
Love you guys, always a good day when you upload!
haha thanks so much!! ❤️
Definitely reminds me of my city pack pro, I just got! The new branding is okay, I get why they are doing it, but I definitely think they could’ve been more creative while keeping it even more minimal. The price point is nice, but I’ve been using the city pack pro and it’s felt like a proper Pro pack. Materials are so damn nice
Hello mate, do you have x-pac or nylon version?
@@nothingmore9291 I’ve got the nylon. I didn’t get the xpac because of all the zips are coated. I wanted a more smoother zipper experience
super similar to the City Pack Pro
Sling looks brilliant
It really does, and I love the removable strap. I only wish. Perhaps that the strap was a bit wider for increased comfort. It looks a bit small and could dig into your flesh if this thing is loaded out too heavy.
Sling was legit. Wore it for a week in Thailand and def didn’t dig into me at all but I didn’t load it out too heavy either
@@Nomads.Nation It's honestly like the sling I've always wanted. I love my Packing Cube Shoulder Bag to death because of the size and versatility, but it could use some organization for sure.
This looks like very similar dimensions to the PCSB and is basically exactly what I want, but then there's the problem with this new branding. Sorry Aer, but I'm not a fan of these aesthetics. 💔
@@MattViral the aesthetics will grow on you, I kinda like them now lol
I’m OK with the new branding. Really loving these bags and I think I will order one. Especially the bigger size ticks more of my boxes that the city pack Pro, so glad I held off on ordering that one until now. My only gripe would perhaps be the material, I’d have preferred this in their Xpack. Also kind of concerned about the comfort after you pointed out that it’s not as Aer would usually make their back panels and shoulder straps.
Not as comfy imo but still very comfortable. Might even be better for some ppl as the materials are lighter and less heavy as a while
@@Nomads.Nation hey, thanks a lot for your quick reply and insight!
@@TheUglyPrimadonna my pleasure dude!
Got the sling I love the material it’s way lighter than my day sling by them I got the olive in the tote wish I would’ve gotten in the sling I got black don’t mind the branding it grows on you. Love your channel can’t wait for your new bag !!!
Thanks dude! And totally agree, the lightness of the materials is fantastic
hola Aaron. NIce review on the new line! Yep, agree, Pro seems like a misnomer to me, if perhaps one associates "Pro" with "the absolute best stuff we have selected for our packs' performance" - if not aesthetics. Which is not to say I have investigated their recycled cordura performance vs say, Xpac, however, as you point out - zippers less water resistant, for example. Also, for me (unless i'm just blind and missed it) - *no quick access pocket?*
[Quick Access Pocket Rave = On.] In my older bags I never had one, but now that I've got the quick access on my current bag, I use it probably 90% of the time vs the rest of the bag. (One might ask "if that's true, why aren't those EDC items in your actual pockets, vs your bag?" I gots reasons. : ) The challenge w quick access pocket of course is, how big to make it, and which bag compartments you have to compete with, once you stuff things in quick access. Personally my fave quick access pocket to date is in the Boundary Supply Errant Sling - that pocket is like 6-7" vertical, woo. Most bags I've seen with them, including my current bag, only have maybe 4" quick access. But seriously, if you are constantly taking things in and out of your bag, but *almost always the same couple of small items*, it's great. You don't have to dig around for them.
Love the comment and totally agree on the quick access
Must admit, I do love the olive colour! Sending the same question here again: Dude, I want to buy a Fyro shirt! :)
One question I forgot on the other vid: the 20 liters looks huge! It looks the same as the Aer CPP (22 to 24L)! Did you notice it was smaller? I've really gotten used to the CPP
Cheers, Chris
Love the olive color too! Fyro shirts aren't for sale, backpacks will be first ;)
20L is a bit bulky, but it's not as big as CPP for sure
Thanks for the vid Aaron. Question: Did you find the sling slid down from diagonal to your hip as you walked? Thanks, Rob :)
Thanks dude! I would say no, or at least not as much as some other slings that I’ve tested.
I like the new logos. Still subtle and minimal.
Yea they’ve really grown on me, I hope they keep both options
Thanks for great review as always! Would you choose the 20L over the CPP? I am a bit torn😅
My pleasure! And if you are looking for an EDC then yes, I would cuz it feels lighter, and I prefer 840D, and 24L is wayyy to big for an EDC for my needs
@@Nomads.Nation thank you!!
Love your reviews! Would you mind reviewing the everyman HIDEOUT 5-WAY COMMUTER PACK also?
Thanks dude!! I’ll add it to our to do list 💪🏾
These bags looks amazing! Especially the 20L and the slim.
Love the new logo 😍
And they feel just as nice - those new materials are great
Good review thanks! The 20l looks good for me for 2 day travel maybe (with Eurowings). Any idea where to buy in Germany??
Cheers Alexander! And no, not sure unfortunately, if you find out plz keep me posted
How would you compare the City pack pro with this 24L, because they seem to be about the same.
Minus the comfort, I like the 24L Pro a bit better. Lighter, tighter look/feel, and I just prefer 840D to 1680D
it should named "ECO" Series
Preach!
Seriously, is that the best way to stamp a logo on a bag? The font and the sizing looks odd on that location.
it has grown on me but yea it is slightly odd/off
Honestly, it’s much better than what other brands do. For example, look at all of these north face bags with that huge logo. Additionally, it’s monochromatic, which makes it blend in fairly well.
@@TheUglyPrimadonna 🙌
@@TheUglyPrimadonna you are right. But those companies are bad examples: good examples are companies such as: Peak Design, Boundary Supply, Shimoda Design, Matador, Bellroy. Only speaking about logo design and placements of such logos on their products. Aer did well with the tag at the side as well. But not this design.
Trying to decide between the AER pro pack slim and the city back. Which one of the two do you prefer for a small everyday carry?
literally cannot go wrong with either, but I would pick the City Pack because that front pocket gives better quick access
I like the change to the new branding.
its def a bit controversial, but so far more ppl like it than not
The 24 competes directly with the cIty pro, the 20 with the lunar pack and the slim with the cIty. On first look my main concern was the straps look to be mounted narrower together at the top vs those older packs. As a big necked, wide shouldered guy I worry.
solid comparisons!
I like the front zippered pocket on the other pack, which is sleek IMO and functional. I personally don't care about the placement of the branding as long as it's tiny. The main zippers should have been aquagard.
Aaron if you have to choose one between the Pro Sling bag and Bellroy's 6L venture sling, which one would you pick?
ughhhhh thats really hard. I'd probably ever so slightly go with the Bellroy, but you literally cannot go wrong with either
Great review! Do you think logo can be removed?
Anything can technically be removed, but I wouldn’t recommend it
Great review as always. Personally, I like the new branding.
Appreciated dude! And yea, it's not perfect, but I kinda like it now as well
hi, thank you for the comprehensive review. i am looking for a bag for my daily office use and commute. Not sure whether i should go for the 20 L or 24L? Currently i am using the Peak Design everyday 20L backpack. Please advise?
If the 20L works for you now, then I'd say stick to that and the the Aer Pro 20. The 24L is kinda big for EDC in my opinion
Pro in name only. Lacks more weather-resistant zippers, and lacks something new compared to their other bags. Like I would've loved to see a builtin rainfly, or a bicycle light loop. Beyond their x-pac lineup, it's hard to imagine anything else "pro" that's also Aer-minimalistic.
This lineup to me is quite expensive for what it is. Had they emphasized more of the sustainability of the bag to justify the price, then that would vibe better (like Urth or Sympl).
Yeah, the absence of the X pack material is a little bit of a letdown for me too, but otherwise, these packs look pretty awesome. I guess the price is justified given this is recycled material, and as Aaron pointed out in this hands on here, it does seem to be quite pleasant
Maybe I misinterpreted the "pro". Coming from the tech world, my comment makes sense. But I guess in fashion, pro could mean professional as in it would be fitting in a formal situation like the office.
@@iamgeok no, you’re right. Pro is thrown around pretty lightly these days… Thanks Apple!
Yeah I agree, no one communicates their sustainability as Sympl, or even does sustainability quite like Sympl. I heard a rumor that Sympl has a V2 of their bags coming out this year and I CANT WAIT. they also told me on their website chat that they have a large accessory ecosystem releasing this year too.
The new logo is like Acer but the c got lost.
haha you're not wrong 😂
I agree I am not a huge fan of the logo location on these bags. Great review as usual!
Thanks dude!!
Do you have a review for the Aer Travel Pack 3?
I looked through your videos but cant find one, ive seen other videos but appreciate your reviews the most.
Already shot it! Should be live in a week or so :)
@@Nomads.Nation Awesome thanks man!
I dig the branding and the series. The sling stands out at first but I love the style and organization of the not overly large backpacks for functional minimalists.
Hell yea it rocks, and the 840D looks great in navy and olive
I liked the old branding, I dont mind new or "bigger" branding necessarily, but this one isnt the best they could've done imo. Maybe if it was shifted a few centimetres down it would already look a bit tidier
this is a fair statement. The letters themselves I'm cool with, but the positioning maybe could have been improved
I need Bellroy transit design with Aer straps and back cushion in my life. I hope they’ll do collab one day 😂
wow, dare to dream! haha
I like the look of the new series and the colours. The AER logo in the front to me is fine as long as it is the same colour of the bag. The name of the series is a little confusing but I'm sure people can navigate around it.
Agreed - the name is by no means a deal-breaker
Like the construction of the slim. Most backpacks have way too many compartments. The compartments are then loaded with more compartments. Zippers galore. I like one compartment for organization (ie the slim) and then one large open compartment. And, not every backpack needs a laptop space. Lots of travelers are doing with just iPhone and iPad these days. Don't over complicate a simple backpack.
Agreed, but it is a tad bit small for me. I prefer something around 15L
Love the new branding. Like the fact that it is the same color as the bag. If it was white then that would be a problem.
Agreed, white would not have looked as good
I like the look of this new series the only thing I really wanted is a side pocket like the travel series as I don't need two water bottle pockets. The branding is also not bad still very subtle and clean. Agree with you though, I am not seeing why this is called pro, when it is cheaper than the other series'. Does seem like a replacement to the work collection though.
That’s a great call! One less water bottle pocket and one more side pocket plzzz
Hmmm...first of all great video, as always! And then...I miss the quick access pocket, so characteristic of all AER backpacks...
Great point that I wish I covered more - quick access pockets are certainly lacking
@@Nomads.Nation Perhaps it's just a characteristic of this collection...one of the reasons I have and had backpacks from Aer is the quick access pocket! So good in all their backpacks!!
@@chispito6986 🙌🏽
I'm not feeling the new AER logo. I like more subtle logos like the one from before, or the Able Carry ones.
its def less subtle
Yeah they maybe should have called them the Aer Tech Pack Eco range given the inspiration from the existing tech range minus the shiny front.
seriously, that was quite confusing to me
I wonder if you could take a heat gun to the letters and remove them; at least they did them to color match the bags. It would've been awful if they'd gone with white or something like that.
I'm not DIY-savvy enough for that lol
Great review… I’ve watched a few reviews of this pro series now and, being a big AER fan, I really wanted to love these bags, but I’m not feeling them at all. From the new branding to the new materials, to the new design elements and pockets, it just has a cheaper vibe to me. Not appealing to me at all. I hope this isn’t the direction they’re going with all their new products and updates!
Totally understand but I will say, they feel better than they look, and they def look better in person
I've recently got a mirrorless camera. It can fit snug in my City Sling 2 but it's a tight zip so I want to upgrade. I was going to get the Day Sling 3 but now the Aer Pro Sling is making me second guess myself. I like the Day Sling 3 because it seems more durable and has XPac waterproofing but the Pro seems good too. Which do you prefer between those 2 and why? Thanks
Honestly can't go wrong with either dude, but I prefer the look of 840D over 1680, so Pro for me
IMHO, I personally prefer the old low-key Logo 😁
me too, but this one has grown on me slightly
prefer the old one
Good to know!
Highest note i heard from you, Aaron! 😅 9:29
I was a soprano singer in a previous life 🎤😲
might as well get the city pack pro
I respectfully disagree. The bags are def similar, but have enough differences that I think each bag suits a different type of person
@@Nomads.Nation would like to see new pro pack and slim vs regular and pro city packs...i would argue that beyond minor pocket organization, 10$ increase, and materials used to make the bag there is no substantial difference
@@guhjie I would say the differences aren't huge, but the change in materials gives the pack a very different feel/look. So much as to where I'd def much prefer the Pro 24L over the CPP. Just one man's opinion tho
don't like the branding. I really want Travel Sling 2 with either side viable strap. That's my dream wish list. I really don't know if I would like left shoulder strap the way it is. These seem either too big or too small for what I'd want.
Travel Sling is the only product of theirs I've never reviewed 😂
I always though that if its recycled it should be cheaper.. personally I wouldn't pay a premium for it. The logo is ok, its not that loud
typically QUALITY recycled materials cost more money because they are more costly to produce
Recycled materials are always lower quality than the "equivalent" non-recycled materials. Using sustainability as the primary selling point always irks me. Even with this collection, there's nothing special about the new designs--they're just more sustainable
@@andreigolovik3047 I'm no materials expert but yes I am also under the impression that sustainable materials aren't as durable as their equivalent non-recycled
Was that an 11" ipad air you tested with?
not sure as I don't have it anymore, sorry!
I hope they make an X-Pac version, they haven't released any so far for the new stuff.
Good call!
All there X-Pac versions are solid!
definately prefer the old branding...
It seems pretty split at the moment. Good thing the originals are still available!
8:35 yeah I understand how you feel to walk outdoor in a sweltering warm and humid 37 degree celcius weather. It’s no joke, 5 minutes walk and one will certainly experience free sauna.
story of my life living in Hong Kong lol
Yep, we are more or less in same boat. All year Singapore summer here 🤭
@@sglatitude 🥵
Can the pro 2L fit a camera (with case)?
I’m not a photographer so I don’t feel comfortable trying to answer that. Hopefully the community or Aer customer support can help you 💪🏻
Will a wide mouth Yeti fit in the water bottle holder?
Dunno, don’t have one. Hopefully someone from the community can help!
@@Nomads.Nation thanks for the reply tho!
@@LdawgFaraoni anytime!
@@Nomads.Nation it does not fit btw. I did cut the liner on one side of the bag and it fits after that but not perfect
@@LdawgFaraoni thanks for letting us know dude!
What is the weight?
you'll have to check the site, I didn't have that information when we were shooting the vids 🫶🏽
I'm seriously considering returning my newly ordered Duffel pack if this new logo design will be on all their new bags since I plan to buy more Aers for different uses. I know it's just a tiny thing and only for a few nitpicky people, but definitely a deal breaker.
I don't think this will be on their newer bags, just this series
Why put their name on it? They ruined it. Also, X-Pac is better than the pro materials. Why Aer? Great video, as always.
I see this with a lot of 'subtle' brands - once they cross a certain threshold of popularity they seem to become less and less subtle over time. Let's hope it stops here, I don't want Aer to try and LV-style branding on their next series 😉
Cowabunga,!
Hell yea buddy
Should’ve been called Eco and the Slim should have 2 water bottle holders
Lol I’m with you on the slim but definitely disagree on two water bottle holders. The external water bottle holders stop the opening of the main compartment, so only having one allows you to open the other side of the main compartment much more than the side with the water bottle
Hey Aaron, any idea if Aer is planning on refreshing the Work collection anytime soon? I’d imagine that’s a ways off if they just released the Pros? 👀
Not that I've heard of, but I wouldn't mind seeing those bags get a facelift
@@Nomads.Nation gotcha, that’s what I figured!
@@siemakuba7 we’ve got a great relationship with Aer so if they release anything new you’ll see it on this channel once it goes live
Don’t like the name. I agree “pro” is the wrong moniker, especially given the price. To me pro conveys more features and higher price point. The new branding is fine by me, but I’m confused in what problem it solves. Keeping it the same color makes it hard to read, so not sure they accomplished raising visibility of the brand. The white on black tag relocated to a new spot would have been my recommendation.
‘Moniker’ - great word
Peak design..
Solid brand
@@Nomads.Nation i meant at first glance they look like Peak design 40
@@SiXiS4 ahh I see… not really so much to me tho
The branding had to change at some point it was beautifully hidden, publicity is important and this is probably a test drive to see what people gonna say, but because it's the same color as the backpack I don't mind it's visible but not in you're face just maybe a little bit smaller , I'm buying the slim version for my one day trips, about the collection name i don't see Pro in it more a Sustainable or Eco like you said.
Agreed and actually good on them for experimenting a bit even tho they knew it would probably piss some ppl off. They can’t do the same branding forever imo
Able carry and alpaka are my choices
Two solid choices
I hope this logo position will be discontinued.
lol we'll see!
Massive Aer fan but these are so wack to me. Ball dropped on this one, I guess everything can’t be a travel pack 3 lol
they've also done 15 million variations of the Travel Pack 3, at some point a brand's gotta try new things
Love my City Pack Pro, but AER has too many bags, too many iterations with too much overlap. It's like toothpaste marketing.
haha is this really a bad thing tho? More iterations = more likely to find the perfect one for your needs!
@@Nomads.Nation Maybe, but can also be frustrating and confusing to find the "right" one.
@@BananaChipzzz I get your point, sorta like the paradox of choice, more choice = more difficult lol
Disappointed tbh they look like peak design now
For me, it’s kind of a throwback to their work collection. So it does have some design DNA from them in there IMO.
Really? Never would have thought that. The good news is this is just one series, all their classics are still readily available
Seriously loathe the new branding. Also…can appreciate the sleek front, but the absence of the trademark zip pocket halfway up the front is a serious miss for me in a pack, as I carry some tools loose in it (e.g. aLeatherman) that I don’t really need hyper-organized but don’t want in and around my tech. Do like the “valet” pocket, but certainly hope this is not a harbinger of design changes overall.
nah I'm sure they'll keep the classics, they've just got to expand into new territory. Good on them taking some new risks imo
@@Nomads.Nation yeah, if they keep the existing lines and continue to innovate along their traditional and new lines, can see it being a net positive for both their company and consumers. There’s definitely a use case and intended customer for these bags, and I think for the office set the uber-sleek front will be very attractive.
@@machtmer totally agreed, and the eco-friendly angle gives them access to a new customer base as well
@@Nomads.Nation true. Also cool that they’ve carried the premium recycled fabrics through the interior.
Trash branding tbh, they just killed it tbh
cant agree but totally see where you are coming from
Bc of thr aer logo on them?
@@ra0333 yea it's really controversial lol