

They are well padded without the bulk and feature easy customization in strap length and chest buckle. Personally, I rarely use stowable straps even if I have them, so I appreciate that Aer went for a traditional set of straps.

In all honesty, stowable straps tend to be more of a gimmick than a feature as designers cut padding to make it work. Strap System:Ī lot of bags in this category feature stowable straps. While the external materials are burly, it’ll wet out in heavy rain.

If I could change anything about the design, I would ask for dedicated water resistance. On trips, I’ve found myself leaving some non-essentials behind in the Airbnb and using this as a daypack instead of bringing along a collapsible daypack.Īnother stand out feature is the zippered shoe compartment – if you’re only bringing one pair of shoes on your trip, it can be repurposed for dirty clothes keeping unworn items fresh and clean. The Travel Pack 2 has a reinforced back panel and side straps to compress the depth. Since my obsession with one bagging began a few years ago, I’ve tested several bags that really fall short in that category. Unlike other bags designed for one bag travel, this bag has more structural integrity for lighter loads. With a monochrome color palette, rounded edges, and symmetric lines, this bag is meant to compliment your style – blend in rather than stand out. While the Travel Pack 2 is not the original crowdfunded project, Aer’s approach to design shines through on this bag. With humble roots as a crowdfunding project, Aer is a product of minimal, functional design.
