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Top 5 | Best Packable Bag
…e tag. The most significant difference between the Go Pack 2 and the other Aer bags is the fabric. For the Go Pack 2, Aer chose the 210D Cordura® crinkle nylon instead of the usual 1680D Ballistic nylon. This change in the fabric is a weight saver and still strong and durable. The Aer Go Pack 2 has a fantastic amount of features for a $99 bag. There are two expandable water bottle pockets on the exterior of the bag as well as a large drop pocket w…
Best New Gear: September 2020
…its a 15″ laptop and finished with YKK zippers and a custom leather patch. Aer x Oshman’s City Messenger Aer has teamed up with Japanese retailer Oshman’s, once again to introduce their take on the messenger. The last time we saw this duo was in 2018 when they released the City Sling. Available in black and gray colorways, the City Messenger is made of 1680D Cordura with YKK zippers and Duraflex hardware. It supports up to a 15” laptop in the pa…
Top 5: Best Work Backpack 2020
…eeve to do just that. And then of course, there’s those nice touches that Aer weaves in, like a felt-lined sunglasses pocket and reverse coil zippers with garages for extra weather security. At 14.8L this is a size that suits males (under 6ft is probably the sweet spot) and females alike. It’s everything you’d want in a work backpack – refined minimal style, good organization, weather protection, long-lasting build, with nice design touches, all…
Best New Gear: October 2019
…hly between diverse environments with these functional pieces in tow. Work Aer Commuter Brief Keen on sleek aesthetics and practical organization in your EDC bag? Aer have you covered with their Commuter Brief. Multiple compartments and a host of pockets keep your gear tidy, while the self-standing design enables easy access once you’ve set the bag down. Further handy features include a choice of carry options including grab handles and a shoulder…
Sixth Annual Carry Awards: Reader’s Choice Awards
…board, scooping our Best Work Backpack award too. Best Work Shoulder Bag: Aer Tech Sling Aer’s Tech Sling keeps you agile on the go, combining a sleek and compact design with convenient organization for your work and EDC essentials. Like the pack above, the quality build and functional design comes in at a price point that’s great value for money. A dedicated compartment fits up to 13″ tech, while the sling strap and top handle allow for flexible…
Best Work Backpack – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…everyday functionality is not easy. And doing it to the quality level that Aer has achieved is impressive. Factor in the price point here too, and its ‘value proposition’ is off the charts. Massive respect, Aer, you’ve done it again! ________________________________________________________ Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were…
The Best Gym Bags for Every Type of Exerciser in 2022
…ned with the sleek, low-key aesthetics makes this a great work/gym hybrid. Aer Duffel Pack 3 (US$179) Working hard in the office and the gym Like their Fit Pack 3, Aer’s Duffel Pack 3 provides a smart single-bag solution for carrying gym and work essentials. The front-loading main compartment provides easy packing and access for your workout gear, along with a ventilated and separate shoe pocket. A padded laptop pocket on the back keeps your tech…
Best New Gear | April 2021
…sign transitions smoothly from weekdays to weekends and back again. Travel Aer Travel Sling 2 With travel starting to open back up, it’s time to start planning for journeys near and far. And one of the most important considerations is a companion to keep your travel essentials secure yet easily accessible, whether you’re in the airport lounge or hitting the streets for some sightseeing. The Aer Travel Sling 2 steps up as a solid travel buddy that…
Best Work Backpacks on a Budget
…hard on daily commutes but also moves easily into play and travel spheres. Aer City Pack (US$149) Hard-wearing, understated, and with practical organization, Aer’s 14L City Pack is an easy choice for a compact daily driver. Dual compartments keep gear well organized, with a front admin compartment offering multiple pockets for small accessories and EDC and the main compartment housing a padded and suspended 16″ laptop pocket. Quick-access top, fro…
Best Work Backpack Champion | Carry Awards X
…uick-access side pocket, a larger front pocket, and a water bottle pocket. Aer have done it again with the City Pack Pro, and are worthy winners of this award! Congratulations, Aer! Highly Commended These are the pieces that just missed out, and in most cases, by the smallest of margins. To them, we award a High Commendation. The below were of outstanding quality, displaying fine craftsmanship and design flair. With honor, we bow our heads in the…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Carry-On Bag
…t off by talking about a travel backpack that *isn’t* this bag, called the Aeronaut. The Aeronaut (30L and 45L) is a Carryology favorite and traveler’s favorite bag. We’ve been singing its praises since back in 2017 and these packs have surely traveled more than 1 million miles collectively. You don’t gain a reputation like this without earning it. So the team up at Tom Bihn took a look at what was working… and then took all the good and improved…
Best Work Backpack Champion | Carry Awards IX
…ny years of trusty service. Fantastic job, Heimplanet! Aer City Pack X-Pac Aer are experts at balancing urban-friendly style with functional, durable design. And the City Pack X-Pac showcases this expertise in a compact 14L that’s ideal for carrying everyday work essentials without unnecessary bulk. Your gear is well protected during rainy commutes thanks to the VX42 X-Pac and YKK AquaGuard zippers. The well-padded shoulder straps, contoured back…
Carry Awards IX | Finalists Recap
…Leather Pack Incase A.R.C Commuter Troubadour Explorer Pioneer Troubadour Aero Osprey Transporter Panel Loader Masterpiece Wall 2Way Backpack Best Work Shoulder Bag Instagram Images Code of Bell X-Tote Mission Workshop Drift Tote Aer Gym Tote Cote et Ciel Orga Sleek Black QWSTION Bananatex Tote MSPC Kept Porter Road Shoulder Bag Troubadour Carrier Tote Incase A.R.C Tech Tote Masterpiece Wall 2-Way Briefcase Masterpiece Kept Best Carry On Bag Inst…
Carry Awards X Top 5 | Best Work Backpack
…o has all that you could need for a day of work and adventure. The Lowdown Aer continue to refine and develop their products based on feedback from their customers and practices like those lead to excellent products such as the City Pack Pro. At 24L, the CPP sits in the sweet spot for a commuter bag, with all the space that you need, without making you look like a turtle. Aer do an excellent job of focusing on usability, and in a work backpack, th…
The Most Popular Gear of 2020
…d a pursuit of balance and harmony, we partnered up with the fine folks at Aer for our tenth carry collaboration. The Aer x Carryology Tokai is a dialed-in design merging premium materials and hardware, intuitive organization, and killer style for small setups. Carryology x Bedouin KHAN Safe to say, 2020 was one heck of a year for Carryology collabs. And we were truly honored to team up again with the inimitable Bedouin Foundry on the KHAN. Inspir…
Best Work Shoulder Bag Champion 2020
…tion and a quality build for the long haul… 1st Place Aer Commuter Brief 2 Aer consistently delivers carry that deftly balances minimalist aesthetics with functional design. And their Commuter Brief 2 has both in spades. Building on the original design, Aer have refined it with improved pocketing and enhanced build quality, to deliver a professional briefcase perfect for folks on-the-go. This is a bag designed to perform effortlessly at your side…
Best Carry-On Bag 2019
…hoe storage keeps your kicks (or dirty laundry) away from your clean gear. Aer’s solid build quality is ready to serve you well here too, with a water-resistant 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon exterior that will stand up to years of hard-wearing use. Refined for even more user-friendly functionality, the Travel Pack 2 is a worthy companion that will serve you well on a host of trips. Awesome job, Aer! Heimplanet Transit Travel Pack One bag for work…
The Best Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…″ laptop and offers leather lash tabs for attaching extra gear externally. Aer Duffel Pack 2 (US$ 170) Gym meets office Aer delivers all-in-one work and gym carry with the Duffel Pack 2. The sleek silhouette looks suitably understated in a range of work settings, while the durable build will hold up to the daily grind year after year. Two compartments keep your gym gear and work supplies separate, and there’s even a ventilated shoe pocket. And wit…
Best Sling Bag 2019
…Day Sling 2 deftly balances both. Constructed with durable, water-resistant 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon, it’s a bag that easily keeps up with life on the go. And with its understated aesthetics it slips effortlessly into diverse travel or day-to-day settings. Aer have also done well on the organization front, with a practical mix of pocketing to neatly store work, travel and EDC items including a 7.9″ tablet. All in, the Day Sling 2 is a fine co…
The Best Laptop Backpacks for Professionals
…self-standing design for easy access and a padded pocket for a 15″ laptop. Aer Fit Pack 2 (US$ 135) The Aer Fit Pack 2 is another great option if you’re after a pack that can handle the office and the gym equally well. This refined update to a Carry Awards winner looks right at home in an office environment, with a dedicated compartment for a laptop, accessories and other work tools. A front-loading main compartment stores your gym gear, while a s…
9 Great Crossbody and Sling Bags for Men to Buy in 2022
…Sling 2, but seeking an even smaller men’s sling bag? You’re in luck! The Aer City Sling is very much like the smaller brother of the Day Sling 2. It features the smooth seat belt type webbing and generally the same pocket configuration with zipper pockets on the front, middle main compartment, and on the back. The main compartment also features nearly the same internal organization setup and rugged – though loud – gray liner fabric. The main dif…
Best Work Backpack Champion 2020
…f the very best Dyneema daypacks ever built. Bravo, rofmia! Aer Day Pack 2 Aer does everything so damn well. Nailing that perfect balance of features, urban minimalism, and value. Factor in their pursuit of perfection and consistent upgrades to their growing stable, and you have real magic. Their Day Pack 2 benefits from a range of updates to the original, welcoming increased durability, even sleeker work-friendly aesthetics, and great organizatio…
The Best Emerging Luggage Brands for Your Next Escape
…dy features to keep travelers and photographers alike happy on the go. Aer Aer got its start in 2014 with a crowdfunded hybrid work and gym bag. And they’ve grown in leaps and bounds since then, branching out across packs, slings, totes, and more. They’ve built a solid reputation for creating gear with trusty durability, clean aesthetics, and functional organization, so you really do get the best of all worlds. Constantly honing their designs to m…
Best New Gear | September 2023
…eunion 7 Collection Looking to rev up your carry with some bold colorways? Aer have partnered with Porsche on a limited-edition collection for Rennsport Reunion 7, the world’s biggest gathering of Porsche fans at WeatherTech Raceway in Monterey, CA. The collection takes inspiration from 75 years of Porsche sports cars, revamping the Aer City Pack and City Sling 2 in Porsche’s iconic colors including Guards Red, Schwarz black, Geyser Gray, Crayon,…
Best Carry-On Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…they’ll be back, to take it one notch higher, next year. Aer Travel Pack 3 Aer continually strives to hone their designs and the Travel Pack 3 is a fine celebration of their design prowess. The brand really knows how to nail the sleek-and-functional vibe and the Travel Pack 3 is a great choice for the traveler who wants discreet carry that will perform like a travel pro without drawing unwanted attention. The minimalist aesthetics fly under the ra…
Best Packable Bag Champion | Carry Awards X
…a great carry experience without unnecessary bulk… 1st Place Aer Go Pack 2 Aer SF does it again. Delivering a bag that is functional and sleek. With a clever selection of pocketing the organization of the Go Pack 2 is outstanding. While this bag is packable, you can still fit a 16″ MacBook Pro inside with a decent amount of other gear. When you are done, fold this thing up and toss it in a drawer or suitcase. It is the perfect companion to carry w…
Best New Gear | March 2023
…bly made in Germany and backed by a five-year warranty. Aer Pro Collection Aer are well known for their honed blend of functionality and clean, urban-friendly styling. But now they’re adding sustainability to the mix with the Aer Pro Collection. The series features four pieces that are sustainably made and created for city professionals. The bags feature an 840D CORDURA® re/cor™ recycled nylon exterior and woven recycled nylon lining (both bluesig…
Whipsaw Ventir Modular Backpack System
…milar experience to some of my favorite packs such as the Aer Duffel Pack, Aer Travel Pack, and the Remote Equipment Bravo 18. That’s not to say that this bag provides all of the same features as the Aer or Remote Equipment bags, but when you can get a pack that can perform similarly for about half the cost, if not more, then it’s difficult to argue against the great value you get here. If you’re interested in snagging Ventir’s modular system yo…
What’s In My Pockets: Whiteout EDC V2
…S7it8_E Whiteout EDC Gear List: AER x Carryology Tokai Sling (ALTERNATIVE: AER City Sling) LG PuriCare Air Purifier (SAVE 10%, USE CODE: EXCESSORIZE) Haerfest Mask Strap (SAVE 20%, USE CODE: EXCESSORIZE) Zippo Z-Clip Belt Clip Zippo Double Torch Insert Henry Holster OCD Urban Carvers Quick Release (SAVE 15%, USE CODE: EXCME15) Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro (SAVE $30! US, UK, DE, EU) Finetic EDC Tide Pool (Facebook Group) Air Deck Cards Bittboy Pocke…
Best New Gear: March 2021
…ese pieces can take on changing elements and environments with equal ease. Aer 2021 Active Collection Aer really know how to nail a great mix of urban-friendly aesthetics, tough durability, and functional build. Their Active Collection showcases all of this and now in its third generation, it’s even better. Redesigned with customer feedback in mind, the new Active Collection welcomes a host of great new features. These include interior liners with…
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