I've been running with the Aer Day Pack 2 for a little over a year now and love it as my office carry pack. The 24L Pro Pack might be the solution to my problems with the Day Pack 2. More room to stuff a jacket and headphones along with switching to a bigger pouch or multiple pouches. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The day pack 2 is a great bag, I agree tho the 24 pro pack is great for some additional space and the new layout is pretty cool
Is the bottom of the main compartment padded? This was the only disappointment in my City Pack Pro. Almost every other bags (most of them 1/2 the price) had padded bottom.
Different materials and styling. My first reaction was to sell my CPP and get this, but after taking a pause, the design doesn't really appeal to me, has less organization, and I can deal with only one external water bottle pocket and one handle. CPP 24L is a bit too big for me though, and the 20L Pro Pack is very tempting right now.
@@n2boston I’m in the same boat as you here. Just bought the CPP and it’s a bit too big so the 20L pro pack is appealing. I think most of the pockets in the CPP are ‘either or’ pockets though as there’s 4 pockets on the lid/flap and that can’t get really awkward and heavy. I feel like this bag might make more use of the space. Also the CPP is hunching over consistently for me and I’m not here for it. Let me know what you’re deciding to do!
@@ChrisSpice unfortunately I’m well outside of my return period so I’ll be keeping the CPP. Also, I really like that bag and much prefer the design over Pro Pack. Just wish it were a tiny bit smaller.
This was a great video that helped me make a couple decisions. Danny, what is the bag that you packed the shoes in? For the life of me I can't read the label on it but looks like a great bag. I don't see it listed in the list of items in the video. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The shoes are in a packing cube from a company called travelmore. I don’t think they are around anymore, but there are many similar packing cube options on Amazon :)
840D and 1680D are the yarn size and the higher the number the larger and heavier the yarn, typically in a comparable yarn nylon vs nylon or poly vs poly, the fabric with the larger number will be heavier and stronger against tear, puncture, abrasion.
Question for you about the straps: the points on the straps that connect to the back itself seem very close to each other. do you find that when you wear the bag up high, that the straps pinch the back of your neck?
It looks like it has a similar design to Peak Design's material, which I'm familiar with and love. Does it feel the same? I'm curious to know how it compares.
Thank you for watching! To me the material feels a little different than peak design bags, reminds me a bit more of the nylon used in the updated evergoods chz and cpl and a little less rigid than PD
Great breakdown Danny - how much more space (if any) can this 24L pro pack hold than the Bellroy venture pack? Also, which bag would you say this 24L pro pack is closer to in capacity, the Bellroy venture or the Bellroy transit 28L? Thanks!!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I would say the 24l has a little more capacity than the venture but it is still closer to the venture in size than the transit 28
hi, thanks for the comprehensive review. i want a bag to take to office and commute. Not sure whether i should go for the 24 or 20L? i am currently using the bellroy venture backpack 22L and the peak design 20L everyday backpack which are more than large enough for my use. Please advise?
I’m in the same boat here and also use the PD 20L backpack. Done some measurements today and the 20L Pro pack works out slightly smaller than the peak design and the 24L slightly larger. I’ve also ordered the city pack pro and thinking of returning it as it fits almost too much, so I feel like the 20L is what I will go for.
Thank you for watching! If the venture and peak designs feel like they offer enough space than I think the 20l pro pack will offer a comparable capacity and the 24l might feel a little too big
Great review Danny! I'm headed to SF next week for work and excited to check these out in person. I'm torn between 24L and the 20L. I find that 24L is a bit too small to pack out properly for a weekend trip so I end up having two bags when I fly. But the smallest bag I have is the DSPTCH Daypack which is a 22L so wondering if 20L would be enough... by the way, you mention the 24L is ideal for you and your size. Can you share your weight/height? The part where you show the bag on your back looks nice
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to check out the dsptch bag just yet but based on the clamshell layout of the 20l I imagine they can hold a similar amount especially since this one doesn’t like as slim as the dsptch bag. As for my measurements my height is 5’11” and my weight is approx 200 lbs :)
Thank you for watching! Both are really great overall, I do prefer the aesthetic of the City Pack but it’s nice that the pro collection (20 and 24l bags) have a clamshell opening and a separate laptop compartment. It’s an even tough choice with the city pack pro which is clamshell and has a separate laptop compartment (of all of them the city pack pro is probably the one I would lean towards but any of them will be a great edc and tech bag)
Thank you for watching and I agree on the travel pack 3 small as a great option, one of my favorite bags overall and the able carry max, bellroy and evergoods suggestions from Ebron1n
Aer usually have packs that are WAY too small. The gym duffel is ridiculously small for it's purpose but the 24l size here looks the opposite and looks like it can fit more than it looks.
Thank you for watching! Definitely feels like you can really take advantage of the space in this one, especially since they have removed the front admin area and horizontal quick access pocket which all took up volume on some of their other bags
Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice between the 2. I think it wi come down primarily to aesthetic and organizational preference, for me I like the look of the city pack pro more, but i might lean a bit more towards this one due to the side handle and additional water bottle pocket
Great, detailed and robust review. the 24L is definitely a top contender for my next office/light travel bag.
Thank you for watching and for the positive feedback! I’m glad the video was helpful and the 24 is definitely a really solid all purpose bag!:)
I've been running with the Aer Day Pack 2 for a little over a year now and love it as my office carry pack. The 24L Pro Pack might be the solution to my problems with the Day Pack 2. More room to stuff a jacket and headphones along with switching to a bigger pouch or multiple pouches. Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The day pack 2 is a great bag, I agree tho the 24 pro pack is great for some additional space and the new layout is pretty cool
Is the bottom of the main compartment padded? This was the only disappointment in my City Pack Pro. Almost every other bags (most of them 1/2 the price) had padded bottom.
These look really nice, Im curious on what Aer is thinking of having this with the city pack pro
Different materials and styling. My first reaction was to sell my CPP and get this, but after taking a pause, the design doesn't really appeal to me, has less organization, and I can deal with only one external water bottle pocket and one handle. CPP 24L is a bit too big for me though, and the 20L Pro Pack is very tempting right now.
@@n2boston I’m in the same boat as you here. Just bought the CPP and it’s a bit too big so the 20L pro pack is appealing. I think most of the pockets in the CPP are ‘either or’ pockets though as there’s 4 pockets on the lid/flap and that can’t get really awkward and heavy. I feel like this bag might make more use of the space.
Also the CPP is hunching over consistently for me and I’m not here for it. Let me know what you’re deciding to do!
@@ChrisSpice unfortunately I’m well outside of my return period so I’ll be keeping the CPP. Also, I really like that bag and much prefer the design over Pro Pack. Just wish it were a tiny bit smaller.
This was a great video that helped me make a couple decisions. Danny, what is the bag that you packed the shoes in? For the life of me I can't read the label on it but looks like a great bag. I don't see it listed in the list of items in the video. Thanks!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The shoes are in a packing cube from a company called travelmore. I don’t think they are around anymore, but there are many similar packing cube options on Amazon :)
@@dannypacks thank you for getting back to me! Any chance you have an Able Carry Max EDC and Aer TP3S comparison video in the works? Thanks again :)
At some point, can you go through the different materials and what all the numbers mean? 860, vs 1600d ? Is one inherently stronger or tougher?
840D and 1680D are the yarn size and the higher the number the larger and heavier the yarn, typically in a comparable yarn nylon vs nylon or poly vs poly, the fabric with the larger number will be heavier and stronger against tear, puncture, abrasion.
840D definitely Evergoods - inspired Material. I have no complain. Looks like a solid backpack.
Thank you for watching and I agree, definitely a solid option!
Nice review, thanks! Could an ipad mini fit in that top valet pocket where you’ve put your Kindle?
Thank you for watching and yes an iPad mini fits pretty well in that pocket!:)
Had my eyes on this, you should do a review on the osprey aoede briefpack
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion!
Question for you about the straps: the points on the straps that connect to the back itself seem very close to each other. do you find that when you wear the bag up high, that the straps pinch the back of your neck?
It looks like it has a similar design to Peak Design's material, which I'm familiar with and love. Does it feel the same? I'm curious to know how it compares.
Thought the same exact thing. Curious to know as well.
Thank you for watching! To me the material feels a little different than peak design bags, reminds me a bit more of the nylon used in the updated evergoods chz and cpl and a little less rigid than PD
Great breakdown Danny - how much more space (if any) can this 24L pro pack hold than the Bellroy venture pack? Also, which bag would you say this 24L pro pack is closer to in capacity, the Bellroy venture or the Bellroy transit 28L? Thanks!!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I would say the 24l has a little more capacity than the venture but it is still closer to the venture in size than the transit 28
hi, thanks for the comprehensive review. i want a bag to take to office and commute. Not sure whether i should go for the 24 or 20L? i am currently using the bellroy venture backpack 22L and the peak design 20L everyday backpack which are more than large enough for my use. Please advise?
I’m in the same boat here and also use the PD 20L backpack. Done some measurements today and the 20L Pro pack works out slightly smaller than the peak design and the 24L slightly larger.
I’ve also ordered the city pack pro and thinking of returning it as it fits almost too much, so I feel like the 20L is what I will go for.
Thank you for watching! If the venture and peak designs feel like they offer enough space than I think the 20l pro pack will offer a comparable capacity and the 24l might feel a little too big
Great review Danny! I'm headed to SF next week for work and excited to check these out in person. I'm torn between 24L and the 20L. I find that 24L is a bit too small to pack out properly for a weekend trip so I end up having two bags when I fly. But the smallest bag I have is the DSPTCH Daypack which is a 22L so wondering if 20L would be enough... by the way, you mention the 24L is ideal for you and your size. Can you share your weight/height? The part where you show the bag on your back looks nice
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to check out the dsptch bag just yet but based on the clamshell layout of the 20l I imagine they can hold a similar amount especially since this one doesn’t like as slim as the dsptch bag. As for my measurements my height is 5’11” and my weight is approx 200 lbs :)
Nice review Danny!
Thank you for watching and for the support!:)
Best backpack reviewer !!
Thank you for watching and for the support!:)
Waiting x-pac version for aquaguard zipper on the main compartment in PRO line backpack 🤷♂️
Thank you for watching and that’s a fair point, definitely an interesting choice on the naming for the collection
Will the 20L fit under the seat of a plane?
Thank you for watching and yes it should fit under most airline seats!
how does this compare with the original City Pack or City Pack Xpac?
Thank you for watching! Both are really great overall, I do prefer the aesthetic of the City Pack but it’s nice that the pro collection (20 and 24l bags) have a clamshell opening and a separate laptop compartment. It’s an even tough choice with the city pack pro which is clamshell and has a separate laptop compartment (of all of them the city pack pro is probably the one I would lean towards but any of them will be a great edc and tech bag)
I swear AER is allergic to bag sizes between 25-28L (IMO a good middle between large EDC and minimal one bag travel).
They have their AER TP Small which is their 28L pack.
Agree, well said. What currently best minimal travel one bags to consider? Looking for something around 25 to max 30l I think.
@@myroonb Able Carry Max, Bellroy Transit 28L, EG CPL 28.
Thank you for watching and I agree on the travel pack 3 small as a great option, one of my favorite bags overall and the able carry max, bellroy and evergoods suggestions from Ebron1n
Aer usually have packs that are WAY too small. The gym duffel is ridiculously small for it's purpose but the 24l size here looks the opposite and looks like it can fit more than it looks.
Thank you for watching! Definitely feels like you can really take advantage of the space in this one, especially since they have removed the front admin area and horizontal quick access pocket which all took up volume on some of their other bags
So this or the CPP?
Thank you for watching and definitely a tough choice between the 2. I think it wi come down primarily to aesthetic and organizational preference, for me I like the look of the city pack pro more, but i might lean a bit more towards this one due to the side handle and additional water bottle pocket
Nice review
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful!:)
This or the evergoods?
Ive had both and AER all the way for me. The AER bags seems like a much higher quality product than the Evergoods bags.
the ugly AER logo kind of killed it for me. Wonder if you can remove it. i really liked their previous bags will minimal branding...
Prior hidden branding was way better imo 👍 but well they have to do more marketing.
Don't know why Aer would go to those ugly non-removable rail style sternum straps. Major L
Downgrade from CPP, very sad, expected more. Also this new logo style sucks, IMO