The square stitching on the Go Ruck is called "molle webbing" and is for attaching molle pouches and accessories to the bag. It's not exactly a durability feature. But they do protect the bag from scrapes and cuts.
Useful video! I had it down to four of these. Went with the Aer. Like the Goruck but the price...and I have had backpanels like the one on the Goruck and they feel uncomfortably warm quickly.
My main criticism is that all of these backpacks are pretty heavy. Everyone talks about how all of these backpacks are good for carry on and even some are good for under-seat, but weight requirements are important and back fatigue is also a thing. I'm in the USA and they don't exactly do a lot of weight measuring, but I know it's much more common in Asia and Europe. An Aer TP3 is straight up 4.5lb (2kg) and honestly that's getting to bit a bit much. I have some Aer products and honestly they are over engineered to a fault.
I travel with my Aer travel pack 3, and honestly start feeling my shoulders fatigue about 25 min of carrying it. Love the pockets but your right about the weight..
Absolutely. That's why I keep buying travel bags, but return to my simple kankens. A giant box with the lowest weight I've seen (outside of hiking packs that stand out in the city). I dont need my bag to be "bomb proof." I need it to be lightweight and comfortable as I run across the airport or tram station
very true. light weight and durability need to take a balance, still finding my 'perfect' backpack haha. had a look on the matador seg line, quite light weight but some issues on other features as well
Agree. These are terrific bags if protection of sensitive technology is paramount. But if you are traveling for fun, ditch the laptop and get a simple bag for half the weight and a fraction of the cost.
I just went with the Peak Design over the Aer. $50 more and you get 10L more. Think it was worth it. Especially when you are already looking at a backpack for $250+
I personally love AER products, but I have to travel to the US to get them, otherwise is so freaking expensive to bring them into Mexico. By the way, what’s the brand of the water bottle shown in minute 3:52, it looks very nice and minimalistic. Hope you or anyone could help 🙏🏽
I dont get why youtube videos dont say the price in the video right away so you dont have to look every time for yourself but okay. I liked the video its quality content without bullshit and a 5min intro. The 20min flew by and i was thinking i watched a short 5-10min video.
Between the Minaal 3.0 and the GORUCK GR2, which one would you prefer more for frequent one-bag travel on airplanes? Also may I ask what water bottle you are using in the video?
I settled on GR2 few years back after deciding to move away from roller bags. I like the hands-free, mobility nature of this style travel bag. I really like the way GR2 opens up--like a lidded box. It has 2 separate internal sections, lots of internal pockets and it's build tough. I feel that it's your heaviest option (my guess), looks like Minaal would be your lighter option but cant pack a lot in it and if your items are not in a cube it falls out all over. The GR2 does have more of a military vibe, so that's not for everyone. I can't tell you how great that hidden back compartment is. Also, I get to use GR2 on walks with an inserted 20lb steel plate for exercise. Don't think the other options would stand up to that kind of durability.
They're premium bags. They use expensive materials that are more challenging to work with. These are the "best" travel bags, not the most affordable. There are certainly cheaper bags out there that make great travel bags. But these are the "best", so, you're gonna have to pay a premium if that's what you want.
please consider reviewing products that are not black. I know that it looks fancy and all, but watching reviews of a black backpacks on a black background with a guy that tries to fit inside black iphones or black bottles, this isn't helpful but really tiring for your eyes
Like your vid, but it has the same fault of a lot of videos like this...all of these options are terribly expensive IMO, in these times, more than $80-100 is a lot to spend, when you get an ebags bag for less money. My ebags bags look ok (in black, a bit better than Tom Bihn 'dad bags'...) and were less than $100. are they elite, hell no? do they have almost all of the features of these bags for less money? yes yes yes. the extra $100 is well spent on...anything else! Unless you're traveling A LOT, there's not much difference, ebags stuff lasts plenty of years for plenty of people.
The square stitching on the Go Ruck is called "molle webbing" and is for attaching molle pouches and accessories to the bag. It's not exactly a durability feature. But they do protect the bag from scrapes and cuts.
Amazingly informative, clean, concise, and straight to the point. I love it! Great video. I was looking for something like this!
Video quality god level.
thank you so much for listing the price as well! so many times I've gotten excited, then noticed the price
Useful video! I had it down to four of these. Went with the Aer. Like the Goruck but the price...and I have had backpanels like the one on the Goruck and they feel uncomfortably warm quickly.
Osprey Farpoint 40 should be on this list.
My main criticism is that all of these backpacks are pretty heavy. Everyone talks about how all of these backpacks are good for carry on and even some are good for under-seat, but weight requirements are important and back fatigue is also a thing.
I'm in the USA and they don't exactly do a lot of weight measuring, but I know it's much more common in Asia and Europe. An Aer TP3 is straight up 4.5lb (2kg) and honestly that's getting to bit a bit much. I have some Aer products and honestly they are over engineered to a fault.
I travel with my Aer travel pack 3, and honestly start feeling my shoulders fatigue about 25 min of carrying it. Love the pockets but your right about the weight..
Absolutely. That's why I keep buying travel bags, but return to my simple kankens. A giant box with the lowest weight I've seen (outside of hiking packs that stand out in the city). I dont need my bag to be "bomb proof." I need it to be lightweight and comfortable as I run across the airport or tram station
very true. light weight and durability need to take a balance, still finding my 'perfect' backpack haha. had a look on the matador seg line, quite light weight but some issues on other features as well
Agree. These are terrific bags if protection of sensitive technology is paramount. But if you are traveling for fun, ditch the laptop and get a simple bag for half the weight and a fraction of the cost.
AER is so expensive to get in Europe... what a shame
In Aus too :(
I’m pretty happy with e the Osprey farpoint 40 , around 90€
@@leodileodileo Looks quite ok but sadly no side pockets for water bottle and tripod. And it opens at the front which I don’t like at all.
Amazing Video! Exactly what I was looking for. A budget Version would be nice!
I just went with the Peak Design over the Aer. $50 more and you get 10L more. Think it was worth it. Especially when you are already looking at a backpack for $250+
And how do you like it so far?
Only problem with Peak is the zips which are not YKK. I am not sure how tough they are!
@@sashinger5230 PD is heavier and less comfortable however has way more room and functionality
Maxpedition bags are unmatched
Hello! Where’s the rain jacket from???
Peak design is easily the best bag here then the aer.
Thanks for the great video and your help in decision making!
I personally love AER products, but I have to travel to the US to get them, otherwise is so freaking expensive to bring them into Mexico. By the way, what’s the brand of the water bottle shown in minute 3:52, it looks very nice and minimalistic. Hope you or anyone could help 🙏🏽
That's the Kinto Travel Trumbler - amzn.to/3ZQhsKt. They're a rad brand from Japan.
What is the packing cube that was shown in the video? I’m curious to know which ones they are
What black water bottle is that?
It’s the Kinto Travel Tumbler - amzn.to/3olplFU. They’re a really rad Japanese brand.
I dont get why youtube videos dont say the price in the video right away so you dont have to look every time for yourself but okay.
I liked the video its quality content without bullshit and a 5min intro.
The 20min flew by and i was thinking i watched a short 5-10min video.
Probably because price changes and also some of the product are price very differently in each country.
all recommended travel backpack looks about the same: boxy and bland. Is this the recipe for a good travel backpak?
Yes, yes it is. Put simply it’s easy to sell something clean and minimal to a larger audience, then something flashy and novel.
The Aer is... heavy! If I have a backpack, I want more weight available for my stuff.
Thank You!
Black bags dark background is there any chance we can see the bags properly🤦♂️
Turn up your brightness
Broke vibe
The Pakt Travel Backpack by Chase Reeves is missing!
How many clicked on the links and viewed the features on their websites instead?
Between the Minaal 3.0 and the GORUCK GR2, which one would you prefer more for frequent one-bag travel on airplanes? Also may I ask what water bottle you are using in the video?
I settled on GR2 few years back after deciding to move away from roller bags. I like the hands-free, mobility nature of this style travel bag. I really like the way GR2 opens up--like a lidded box. It has 2 separate internal sections, lots of internal pockets and it's build tough. I feel that it's your heaviest option (my guess), looks like Minaal would be your lighter option but cant pack a lot in it and if your items are not in a cube it falls out all over. The GR2 does have more of a military vibe, so that's not for everyone.
I can't tell you how great that hidden back compartment is. Also, I get to use GR2 on walks with an inserted 20lb steel plate for exercise. Don't think the other options would stand up to that kind of durability.
You mislabelled bellroy and peak design they are opposite in video😂
Good catch! Just updated.
Change the background color! It so dark!
Is it just me, but man, these are all so expensive.
They're premium bags. They use expensive materials that are more challenging to work with.
These are the "best" travel bags, not the most affordable.
There are certainly cheaper bags out there that make great travel bags. But these are the "best", so, you're gonna have to pay a premium if that's what you want.
@@kaufmanat1 Yep, still crazy expensive. Some day, not now
So expensive!
This video would be great if it would be not so dark.
please consider reviewing products that are not black. I know that it looks fancy and all, but watching reviews of a black backpacks on a black background with a guy that tries to fit inside black iphones or black bottles, this isn't helpful but really tiring for your eyes
ok
Which AER Tech Kit organizer fits in the AER Travel Pack 3 please? @Hiconsumption
lighting so bad u cant see shit.
Black on black, that's horrible ! We can't see anything
Like your vid, but it has the same fault of a lot of videos like this...all of these options are terribly expensive IMO, in these times, more than $80-100 is a lot to spend, when you get an ebags bag for less money. My ebags bags look ok (in black, a bit better than Tom Bihn 'dad bags'...) and were less than $100. are they elite, hell no? do they have almost all of the features of these bags for less money? yes yes yes. the extra $100 is well spent on...anything else! Unless you're traveling A LOT, there's not much difference, ebags stuff lasts plenty of years for plenty of people.
This video is about the best travel backpacks, not the most affordable travel backpacks. Quit whining.
Annoying video you had to mute after a minute
the goruck is far too expensive