![]() Moving on to the first of the three main “carry modes”, we’re super happy to see the side handle that is used during briefcase mode has been improved since the last version. This isn’t really a carry option, but it is a useful place to grab the bag when taking it onto a bus or pulling it out of an overhead bin. Some packs tend to go a little overboard here, but Aer got it just right. It’s well-placed, and has just enough padding to make for a comfortable carry without feeling too big to grab. Right at the top of the pack there’s a nicely padded grab handle, which is basically unchanged from the original pack. Let’s take a look! Aer Flight Pack 2 Top Handle We weren’t super pleased with this last time, so we’re pleased to see they’ve invested some time into creating a more streamlined solution. The most obvious area is the carry options-namely the backpack, messenger, and briefcases modes-and the transitions between them. External ComponentsĪs far as the external components go, we’re pleased to say that Aer has improved quite a bit here since the previous iteration. It’s tastefully done and not too obvious-we think it looks great! Always happy to rep a great company like Aer. Aer Flight Pack 2 Brandingįinally, there’s a small label in the corner of the bag showing the Aer logo. Usually, such sturdy materials come with a high price tag, so it’s nice to see that Aer is offering such sturdy materials at a lower price tag than many similar bags we’ve tested. Aer Flight Pack 2 YKK ZippersĪll of the compartments open and close with super tough YKK zippers, and there’s also strong Duraflex® clips on the straps, which we always love to see. Whatever you put in here will be well protected, that’s for sure. The main fabric is an insanely robust 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon, which feels incredibly sturdy to the touch, and will be difficult to damage, no matter where you take this pack. ![]() Aer Flight Pack 2 FabricĪs with all Aer products, the materials on this bag are high quality and incredibly durable. However, the space inside is well-optimized, and the organizational features make up for the lack of space. The Flight Pack 2 carries only 21L, compared to the 23.6L capacity in the older model. One minor downside with the new design is that the capacity is a little smaller. In fact, when placed side to side, this newer version makes the Flight Pack 1-which, at the time we thought looked really slick-appear a bit sloppy! Gone are the floppy edges, and instead we’re left with a more boxy and tight aesthetic. Aer Flight Pack 2 Compared With Flight Pack 1Ĭompared to its predecessor, the Flight Pack 2 has tightened up its style. The sleek, minimal, and refined appearance works perfectly in an urban environment, making it a great choice for business travel or just buzzing around a new city. We’re pretty confident that many would agree this thing looks great. To start off, the Flight Pack 2 is an attractive bag. We’ve been hoping for smoother transitions between the carry modes, better performance in briefcase and messenger mode, and an upgraded harness system.īut did we get what we’re hoping for? Read on to find out… Material & Aesthetic In rolls the Flight Pack 2, which promises to improve in those couple areas where the first bag left us wanting more. We were impressed with that bag, but we did have a few nitpicks-mainly, that the transitions between the three carry modes were a little clunky. ![]() Not quite big enough to be a full backpack for longer travel, it made for a great weekend getaway pack and offered three modes of carry-briefcase, messenger, and backpack. The first version of the Aer Flight Pack was an interesting concept that worked pretty well in practice.
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