Which AER Backpack Should you get?! The Ultimate Comparison Guide 2024/2025!

[@BarczaKellenberger]

When I choose a bag I always look for practicality, it needs to match the majority of my wardrobe and be able to hold my essentials, and the kislux delivers just that.

[@NES.10]

Best video pretty much did the research for me hahaha great work!

[@DesmondCheng]

glad i could help!

[@MrTrueroyal]

Traveling around 2 years with out stops with that backpack, enough for everything, clothes, laptop, monitor, small electronics and personal things. Great investment. (Aer 3 small)

[@DesmondCheng]

nice!!! glad you got some great use out of it =)

[@spktlsa]

Great comparison across their whole line.

[@DesmondCheng]

Thanks!

[@ClaytonZook1]

Very helpful for me to decide which one to go with, great video!

[@DesmondCheng]

glad i could help!

[@manscharmmsn9414]

Just bought my Aer Tech Pack 2 in a thrift store! In perfect condition for a very very insane Low price 😂❤🎉😮. One of the best backpack indeed Aer... ❤

[@DesmondCheng]

oh wow, great find in a thrift store!

[@nizamialickolli8603]

Great review good information

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks!

[@sashinger5230]

Great video! A bit of a bummer for me as a 6‘2 dude that many manufacturers seem to don’t have bigger guys in mind when designing packs. Most of the packs are too short, just like the straps. Would wish for more options out there with more height, less depth and a more streamlined shape.

[@DesmondCheng]

check out the osprey tropos / parsec. those bags are TALL!

[@sashinger5230]

@ Thx for the suggestion, Desy! Will have a look. 👍

Comparing all EDC/minimal travel Aer backpacks but not the city, is a strange choice.

[@DesmondCheng]

i didnt like the front organizer of hte city pack pro. so i got rid of it!

[@venkatinator]

Thanks! I want an Aer backpack for commuting to work on the subway but my lunch container is 7” wide I want to keep it upright. Also have a 16” laptop. Which back do you suggest ? Many seem too small for my lunch. But I don’t want something giant either.

[@DesmondCheng]

7" wide from left to right u mean? it should fit in almost any one of their backpacks. Most of them are about 10-11" wide internally

[@uberaustin777]

I have an upcoming Japan trip and want a packable day backpack that I can carry around town everywhere while I leave all my luggage at the hotel. Do you think the go pack 2 would be a good option for this? I don’t think I’ll be carrying anything heavy in it. It’ll mostly be for an extra jacket/food/drink, or any souvenirs or shopping that I do around town. I would probably be carrying it for around a full 10 hour day, but never overpacking it. Do you think that sounds like a good scenario to get something like the go pack for?

[@DesmondCheng]

yes the go pack 2 is amazing! I just wished it had a sternum strap, but other than that, its great! best packable backpack i have ever used by any brand!

[@Nojistic]

Thanks Desy, great review. Confused though, you said in another AER video that the City Pack Pro was your EDC? But your intro for this one you say you gravitate towards these others? I’m still trying to decide which one to buy. TIA!

[@DesmondCheng]

Yeah that was an older video I did. I didnt like the City Pakc Pro's front admin section. I liked these newer bags =)

[@lenhister]

What camera backpack would you recommend for a wedding photographer who has been rocking an Incase DSLR Pro Pack. I love the simplicity of it and how much available space there is for the volume. Unfortunately, it's discontinued. Thanks, Desy!

[@DesmondCheng]

Langly Alpha Globetrotter is sexy and spacious! But my main camera backpacks I have been using are the Tenba Axis V2 24L and the Nanuk NPVD 30L!

[@cerahramlee]

Comfort wise is it the AER pro is good especially on the harness?

[@DesmondCheng]

all aer backpacks are fairly comfortable! thick padding. its not soft and cushy, more like thick and foamy

[@stevensugi]

so what do u use instead of the AER travel pack 3 small?

[@DesmondCheng]

Eberlestock Switchblade, Osprey Tropos, are my two fave 30ish litre backpacks

[@jcloiseau]

That must have been a lot of work to review and compare all of these and keep it organized

[@DesmondCheng]

thanks!

[@supercrazpianomanaic]

I want to love AER, but i cant get over the quick access pocket design. Dont like it at all. If they changed it to a Goruck style QAP, I'd give these.packs a shot

[@DesmondCheng]

oooo i still havent been able to see or play with a goruck bag yet!

[@DrWoc]

The quick access pocket is their most important feature for me next to their comfort

[@mishalw210]

but Goruck doesn't have simple bottle pocket(

[@roddenby]

The Irony is I have 13 Goruck bags and have moved to AER due to the lack of organisation in Gorucks.

[@DesmondCheng]

@@mishalw210 i know! thats the main reason why i never got one!

[@MouseCIick]

The one you didnt review is probably their best backpack. I mean they even made a pro version.

[@DesmondCheng]

stay tuned. just got a new release city pack pro, video will come out next week!

[@venkatinator]

@@DesmondChengwhere’s the review?? Thanks !

[@DesmondCheng]

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[@SophiaGiles-h3r]

Parker Island

[@drive-channel1834]

Hello Mr. Cheng, thanks so much for sharing this awesome review/overview.. That must've been a lot of work, highly appreciated. 👍👍👍 I bought a TNF Surge years ago based on the clear and concise nature of your review Awesome

[@Nojistic]

Agreed I did too based off his insightful review. Looking to upgrade now, wish the Surge had a luggage pass through!! 😢

[@DesmondCheng]

Hello and thanks for following! Glad I could help you get a bag =)

[@DesmondCheng]

@@Nojistic awesome! and yeah maybe when they come out with the next latest model it will have it!

[@VanAugur]

"kooshy"

[@DesmondCheng]

=)

[@PanaMaJwaaRd]

easy answer, none.

[@DesmondCheng]

=)

[@rimzya8305]

Which do you have then?

[@PanaMaJwaaRd]

@@rimzya8305 no more aer in my closet.

[@NigelBolton_]

@@PanaMaJwaaRdwhat do you recommend

[@Miido06]

​@@PanaMaJwaaRdwhy not