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- I’m still trying to get into the whole „one-Bag Travel“ Philosophy, and it is harder than I thought. But this bag might actually help me to get everything for a short trip into one bag.
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Geek (Performance)
Space & Access 9
Organization 8
Comfort 8
Style (Design)
Look & Feel 9
Build, Materials & Hardware 8
Features 8
Stoke (Experience)
Warranty & Support 5
Brand experience 6
Value 9
X Factor 10
FINAL SCORE 8.0
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Hey Bo! I've just discovered your channel and have watched a few videos so far-absolutely loving the style and format of these! Very well edited with concise information, you'll do well here 👍🏻
Hey Joe!
I've watched a couple of your videos already as well. Really appreciate that you like my videos! Would love to travel more like you do. Keep up the good work! Cheers
Hey you guys! I've repeatedly watched both of your videos for this Aer Travel Pack as well as Joe's video for the Incase EO Travel Pack-- really great work. Any advice on which of these two packs might be better for everyday use? I do a lot of overnight and weekend trips for work as well, but usually within Germany. Do both fit under an airplane seat? Usually my everyday carry includes a laptop, charger, some German language books, and a GridIt gadget organizer. I'm thinking the lack of water bottle and shoe pocket on the Incase might be a deal-breaker (not to mention how low it carries on the back because of the shoulder strap connection location)? I've been torn on this decision for weeks and could use some serious help!
+Andrew Yip thanks, Andrew. For me personally the aer would be to big as a Daypack that I would use for work for instance. Further I'm quite sure that the aer won't fit underneath an airplane seat unfortunately.
The Incase bag would fit under an aeroplane seat, however if it was packed fully with clothes and tech gear, it may be quite a squeeze. I've not personally done it yet, but I'm comparing to my camera bag which is larger and has fit before. The lack of a bottle holder definitely is quite frustrating. Also, you can actually wear it quite high on the back as the sternum straps are vertically adjustable if you need to move them. I know neither Bo or I have used each others bags though, so you might still be torn 😂
Joe Allam , Bo Ismono -- thanks for the replies! Still a bit torn, but luckily I'm not in a huge rush to buy a one-bag travel bag yet (and I have a Small BaseCamp Duffel from The North Face to hold me over). I was browsing kickstarter and ran across this one that seemed interesting-- hoping either of you might get one for review soon: www.kickstarter.com/projects/574115111/the-leather-duffle-backpack-6-in-1-set-zip-pack-go?ref=discovery
anyway, keep up the great videos!
I have watched a lot of reviews on different luggage and traveling bags and I cant find any that encompass the luggage or bags like your videos. You do an excellent job of reviewing a bag and give honest findings....thanks.
+Marty Nelson thanks you very much, Marty. That means a lot to me. Really appreciate it.
Hey Bo.
I still think this bag good for short travel. I’ve been using it for almost 3 years and it haven’t disappointed me yet. Except it is not really waterproof.
I only wish that they make a smaller version of this bag especially for everyday purposes or office purposes. While keeping all those useful pockets and accessibility. I kinda dislike the pocket in front of bag and hope it can be redesigned to be more hidden.
Overall this bag is still awesome.
Been researching the Aer backpacks and stumbled on this video. Rarely do I feel the need to comment on a video at all on youtube but I just wanted to say great job man! :D Great length, no nonsense review, editing is on point and overall very informative! You've just earned yourself a new subscriber :)
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it. And thanks for the sub!
omg!! yesss!! finally found someone like you!! trying to find an awesome channel like this for years. 😍😍..
you're the best!😆😄please make more vids!
you deserve wayyyy more subscribers 🙊✌I'm sharing this!!
Everything about your videos are great #purrfect #iamfangirlin'now. 😂😄☺
~peace😍😙☺
+Habiba Khatun thank you very much. Really appreciate your support. 👍😀
Excellent review! What are your thoughts on the small?
the loops you're talking about i think are for carabiners or other general hooking, not to help you open a zipper, although that is a plus. nice review though!
+Jefferson Du you are totally right. I realized that after the review. But I still find them to be visually unappealing. The front looks so sleek, but somehow those loops look misplaced. But that is just a personal thing of course
Thanks for this review. I ordered the travel pack, dopp bag, and two packing cubes a week ago for a trip that got cancelled the next day -- so even though I got next day delivery (I'm about 20 minutes in good traffic from their distribution point outside San Francisco), I haven't been able to try it out yet. Next trip is a two day jaunt to San Diego, California in a couple of weeks... so we'll see how it does for a short trip and modest techie gear (only one laptop this trip!)
Hey Robert,
That's great. I use my bag quite a lot for short trips or when I just need to carry more than the ordinary. Let me know how you like it. Especially I would love to know how the dopp kit and the packing cubes work out for you. I don't have them unfortunately.
Cool bag, but I feel shoe compartments are silly. I prefer to keep shoes in a separate packing cube anyway. I never carry a laptop either so a dedicated laptop sleeve imo isn’t useful, I just use an iPhone and iPad on trips, but I’m using my iPad only on flights so I’m considering just bringing a phone.
I never use a shoe compartment either. But it is still good to have. For instance for dirty or wet clothing (imagine getting caught in the rain on your way to the airport, now you can just put the wet jacket in there. Not ideal for it to dry, but in an emergency it's better than carrying it in your hands all the time).
In terms of laptop, I admire you that you can fly with just a phone. But I usually need to travel with a laptop. But even if you don't need a laptop, this compartment is great for any flat item (e. G. Notebook, iPad, magazine or even some clothing you need to grab fast)
I've seen a few reviews on different AER bags. The company is building out a great product line. This would be perfect for a short trips I take.
Hey Michael,
Yes, It is definitely a great bag for a short trip. I can highly recommend it.
I've been eyeing this bag for a while. love the look and it just seems practical
+Arjun Gandhi yes it is. I can recommend it. 😉
finally found a backpack channel. I have been trying to find one forever. Keep it up!
+Aaron Nguyen thank you very much, Aaron. I'll do my best. Cheers.
Great honest review, I was deciding between this and the Slicks backpack. It looks like I made the right decision in backing the AER Travel Pack Kickstarter campaign, however I do much prefer the styling of the Slicks backpack, there's just something about that yellow tab that I love! Wish I could afford both! The main compartment zippers do seem like a major oversight though!
+Kevin Allibone hey Kevin,
Thank you very much. Both have their pros and cons, and you can't go wrong with either one.
As for money, it's a lot of money, that's totally understandable. But I think it is always better to wait a bit and save some cash for a good product, instead of buying a cheaper one and have it fail quickly just to buy another one. Especially when it is a bag in which you might carry an expensive laptop. Maybe you've seen my buying decision video. I saved cash for almost a year just to get that bag, and now I value that bag even more tbh.
Hi Bo, I am researching the Aer Travel Pack 2, I guess it's the newer version of the one in this video ..... wondering if you will be reviewing the updated version any time soon?
Hey Michael. It's in this video th-cam.com/video/or2LREU_FEg/w-d-xo.html ;-)
Just got this bag delivered in UK!!
What I did not know is that I had to pay a £44 custom charge on top of the $200 for the bag!!
+Thibaut Desfoux hey Thibaut.
Unfortunately that is normal with orders from outside your country. I have to pay custom fees for all the bags that I order outside of the EU 😢 which is also why my Goruck was so expensive.
But that is not the fault of the bag companies, they always state on their website that international orders will always have duty or custom fees.
I know that that sucks. Sorry about that. I pay customs for all the bags that I review even if I get a review item for free.
Hey Bo! You should try reviewing the Aer Fit bag as it has the best features of this bag in a smaller package. I've used it every day for the last year and love it!
Hey Ryan.
Aer has some great stuff, therefore I would assume that the Fit Bag is awesome. But I don't really like the fit bags and duffel packs main compartment. I do prefer clamshell loading bags. But other than that It looks great!
I'm so glad you did this review. OMG. Stoked to get it now.
Thanks for the handy review as always!
I've been intrigued by the AER Travel Pack since reading about it a few days ago on BrooksReview.
It's great to see it in action; while Brooks Review has great pictures, your video does a better job of giving us a feel for certain things.
+Rob Yu hey Rob. Glad you like the video. I'm going to check Brooks review as well. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask 😉
I know this doesn't relate to you're videos but I Love you're wooden Floors. There beautiful.
+Gregory Sheppard thanks Gregory. It's actually PVC in wood look. I would have loved real wood, but my landlord opted for the cheaper floor.
I love aersf products my next bag for sure
+crazehare yeah, the bags are pretty neat. Which one are you thinking of getting?
Super useful info, thanks Bo!
+Gregory Yepes thanks, Gregory
Such a great review! Your channel has great content and quality. AER has been on my list of bags I would LOVE to review. Awesome video Bo! Greetings from Florida ✌🏼
Thanks! Really appreciate your great feedback. AER is definitely worth a look.
Cheers from Germany ;-)
PS.: One day I need to visit Florida!
Such high quality videos, found myself watching your reviews just for the sake of it
Thank you very much, Douglas!!!
I'm really enjoying your film style
Thank you very much, Tom!
Dude, you really make the best reviews! You're style is quite cool.
Thank you very much, Alejandro!!!
make a versus with the incase travel backpack and this one please! or at least an stand alone review of the incase travel
+César Montalvo hey Cesar. I have the Incase on my wishlist. I hope I can get it any time in the future.
Hi Bo - would love to see you do a video review on travel packing cubes and organization skills.
Hey Andy,
I actually just made a Packing Video. Will be out this week ;-)
Kurz und bündig. Super wie immer! Habe auch ein Auge auf den Rucksack geworfen, aber der Daypack von Heimplanet gefällt mir von der Funktionalität her etwas besser.
+Outdoor Aesthetics danke sehr. Den heimplanet werde ich mir sicherlich auch nochmal anschauen 👍😉
Hi Bo, what brand/size packing cubes are you using in this video? And what about that tech/wash pouch?
Super Videos, da ich mich echt für Rucksäcke/Gear interessiere trifft das genau meinen Nerv, zumal die Rucksäcke gut gewählt sind.
Würde mir wünschen, auch Modelle von gängigen Outdoorfirmen zu sehen, die vom Stil in die gleiche Sparte passen.
Und vllt kann ein Link zum jeweiligen Produkt in die Beschreibung, erleichtert es sich das noch einmal anzugucken, bzw es ggf zu erwerben.
Danke weiter so
+Markus Cee moin Markus.
Danke für das Feedback. Ja, die gängigen outdoor Firmen haben tolle Rucksäcke. Aber da die, wie du schon sagst, "gangig" sind und meist auch eine gute Reputation haben, konzentriere ich mich aktuell lieber auf die neueren oder in Deutschland nicht so bekannten Marken. Was aber auch an der mangelnden Zeit und dem Interesse liegt, ich kann einfach nicht soviele Sachen im. Monat testen, dementsprechend muss ich schon abwägen, was ich teste.
Zu den links: in meiner Beschreibung steht, warum ich keine links dazu packe. Einer seits kommt das schnell wie Werbung vor, und anderer seits macht es aufgrund von liefer- und Zollgebühren einfach Sinn, dass jeder selber nach dem besten Preis googled. Hoffe das ist verständlich.
Nochmal danke für dein tolles Feedback.
Lieben Gruß aus Hamburg. Bo
Great review. Would you mind sharing where you got the packing cubes? Thanks!
Hey Josue,
Thank you. Those black cubes are the Goruck Shadow pockets. THey are actually a little bit expensive, but I got them during a sale. But the quality is actually worth it. And the bigger mesh one is from Muji.
I look the Video first and say wow.
+Monti cref thanks, Monti. Let me know if you have any questions about the bag 😉
Bo Ismono i will to a Technik account please look under
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I think you speak German, right? Ich checke Deinen Kanal mal aus ;-)
Can you review the magma XL bag. Its a dj bag but i think it could be good for travel too
+amurorae hey,
I Dj as well. And back in the days when I still used vinyl I actually used a bag from magma. They are pretty good, especially when you carry gear. But I personally wouldn't use them for traveling, because all the padding would use up too much space when all I'm carrying is just clothing.
But for Dj gear those bags used to be great. And I imagine that they still are awesome.
I need help, On a Plane do they let you have this bag as a PERSONAL ITEM or just as a CARRY-ON BAG? Meaning you would have to put it in the compartment above the seats.
Any chance you'll be able to review the Peak Everyday Backpack? I was thinking of getting the Aer Travel Bag, but decided against it since I missed the cut off and I'm not travelling that much currently. Love your work, thanks for all the eye-opening reviews!
+Jonathan Tan hey Jonathan.
Thank you very much, glad you like my reviews. The peak backpack looks interesting. I haven't seen it before. I knew of the messenger, but the backpack wasn't on my radar yet.
Yeah I just saw it this morning myself.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/peak-design/the-everyday-backpack-tote-and-sling
+Jonathan Tan thanks for the link
love the review! might actually pick this up for my upcoming Europe trip. thanks for the great content ~
Cool. Sounds good. Let me know how you like the bag ;-)
Hi Bo, I really love the detail of you travel bags review. They are very insightful and hits on points a buyer would look for. I was wondering in the future, will you be doing carry on trolley reviews? I have not been able to find such detail reviews for carry on trollies on TH-cam.
Hey Rose,
Thank you very much! I'm glad that you like my reviews.
I have the Blue smart carryon trolley on my waiting list. Hopefully I can review that one soon. Other than that I might review my Eastpak tranverz since I have been using it for a very long time.
Yes, review the Eastpak! :D Can't wait for your Blue smart carry-on review. Hopefully you get to take it for a spin
Rose L. Will do. Some other videos have to be done before that. And another "Traveling with Bo" Season is coming up ;-)
Hi Bo, can you share a few links of the small bags you use inside the other bag? Thank you
+George Knox hey George. Those are goruck shadow pockets. As far as I know they are not available anymore. But they are also very expansive. As packing cubes aren't exposed to much abuse I would recommend just to go with cheap ones from Amazon basic for instance. I haven't tested them myself yet though
Hey bo will you get your hands on the Nomatic travel bag soon? And please compare it to this one, I'm kinda torn between the two, I have a north face Refractor right now but it's actually not very spacious
+Justin dunbar hey Justin.
Unfortunately I don't have the nomatic. I would love to review one, but I haven't been able to get one yet.
great review. I just found your channel and I subbed. I love the bag reviews you do and the style that you add to your videos. keep up the great work.
+Moose's Gear Goo Review thanks. Really appreciate the support and the sub. Cheers ✌️😉
Finally a bag i might need to get, but i am a bit worried on the laptop compartment, what kind of dimensions of a laptop can the bag take regardless if its filled or not? i have a laptop thats 383 x 267 x 34.5 mm
Hey Sami.
You can fit a 15" macbook pro retina with no problems. But I can check the measurements end of the week.
Hi Bo
well done review/video ( you're a film editor , figures you make such great professional short to the point videos )
keep up the good work and thanks for keeping us informed :)
best of luck in future work
Hey Charief!
Thank you very much for your very nice comment! Really appreciate it.
All the best to you too :-)
Cheers,
Bo
Please focus on the positive energy , and dont let any negative energy get to you so you can stay productive ( some people have a problem for every solution , like blaming for being even if you cured cancer ) i take inspiration and motivation to start my own videos and music as well from hard working people like you , keep up the good spirit :)
Charief Taymour Thanks, that is very kind. I'll always keep a good spirit ;-) At least I try very hard. I wish you the same. Thanks for your great support!
the material and weight of the bag given its price seems pretty lackluster, imo
1050d ballistic or 1000d Cordura more preferred given this price point
are the main compartment zippers urethane coated on the inside? I know Tom Bihn tends to coat the inside and let the teeth face outwards because this is way more durable in actual rainy weather
Hey.
Looking at the website it is actually 1680D ballistic nylon. I think the price and the materials are quite alright.
I need to check on the zippers. Let me get back to you later on that question. But as far as I remember (I don't have the bag with me right now) the main zippers are not coated.
I got mine this week - I love it!!!
Awesome! Glad you like it!
Loving your reviews, thank you! Greetings from Australia Bo!
Thank you! Greetings back to you from Germany ;-)
Please review Crumplers Director's Cut BOARD BACKPACK. I think that would be a killer bag!
Looks very serious. Thanks for the tip. I'll see what I can do.
Serious backpacks for serious people : )
noeat hamburger haha true ;-)
Hi I discovered your videos and I like them a lot . Good job !! Can I ask you something ? Where did you found the lion paint that you have in the background ? I love it !!! Thanks
+Popitanu Roberto thank you very much, Popitanu. I bought the painting in a small store in Bali. I don't think that you will find them online, you need to buy them there localy.
Thank you for sharing your experience!!!
Your're very welcome, Fabio!
Hello Bo, were you able to fit the Aer Travel Pack underneath an airline seat?
Thank you for making these video reviews. Editing quality is top notch! Keep it up!
+FlipWilSRK thank you very much. And also thanks for your support.
The aer won't fit underneath an airplane seat. I usually put it in the overhead compartment
I'm concern about safety. Seems a good backpack to travel. But not for going around un public transportation or tourist places.
Hi Bo. Awesome reviews, really well balanced. Which bag would you choose for your weekend/carry on bag between Gorock GR2, AER Travel Pack, slicks or maybe another?
Hey Paul,
Thank you very much!
I don't own the GR2 unfortunately, so I have to base this recommendation on my experience with my GR0, which is basically the small version of it. Between the three I would go either with the AER or the GOruck, because I feel that the Slicks has a lot of compartments that force a certain packing style upon me. The Goruck and the AER are more simplistic with their big main compartments so the bag will adapt to my packing style. Between the AER and the Goruck you can't go wrong with either one. It just comes down to style, price and durability.
the Goruck is more durable but also way more expensive. The AER on the other hand is a little better suited for a work environment and might be a tad more comfortable to wear.
I hope that helps a bit. Let me know if you have more questions.
CHeers,
Bo
Hi Bo and thanks for the reply.
I know what you mean about the Slicks as I've had hands on with it today and as good as it is it doesn't suit the way I pack. I've got a GR1 21ltr (same as your GR0) and love it but not sure if the price difference between the AER & GR2 is justified for what I'll be using it for although I'm fortunate enough to get 25% of all GoRuck gear being in the Fire Service so it makes slightly better and I think the wolf grey colour looks awesome.
Keep up the great videos and thanks again.
Paul.
+Paul Jeynes Yeah, the price difference is a very important factor. For me personally the price difference wasn't worth it. I haven't been able to tackle the "one bag travel" philosophy, therefore I wouldn't use the gr2 that much anyways. So for those couple of occasions when I actually do manage just to fill one bag, the aer with it's more manageable price was the more reasonable choice.
Nice video Bo! Could you recommend a travel bag that can safely store a small mirror less camera (maybe with an extra lens)? Looking for one for my upcoming hiking trip in Lombok, Indonesia!
Hey Izwandi!
Thank you very much. As you might know from this video th-cam.com/video/54kOtRoVqPg/w-d-xo.html I like to pack modular and "mis-use" normal backpacks as camera or equipment bags. What kind of bag are you exactly looking for? Messenger style or backpack? What else do you want to carry? And what kind of budget are you looking at?
Since you are in indonesia, take a look at westward works. They are in Jakarta and have some nice designs. But I haven't tested anything from them myself yet. Also Life behind bars is also in Jakarta, they make Bike bags that looks very good. I'm actually waiting for a review unit from them.
Best,
Bo
Bo Ismono Ah I'm looking for a backpack that can store maybe 5-days' worth of clothing, a camera (as mentioned before), a laptop and other peripherals (maybe a tent as well). I know it's not ideal to fit everything into one bag but I like the idea of just carrying a single bag. Nonetheless, I got some ideas after watching your 'How to Pack Modular' video. Waiting for that Life Behind Bars bag review! Thanks!
P.S.: I'm from Singapore, not Indonesia, haha!
***** Ok, that is a lot of stuff you want to carry. So we are probably looking at something around 30L capacity. Then the Life behind bars Peloton might be something for you. But I haven't tested it yet. Review will come out in maybe a month.
This AER Travel Pack might be the right pack as well. But it is rather big if you want to use it as a daypack as well.
PS.: Singapore is on my bucketlist. One day I'll visit your city ;-)
Hey nice review. short and crisp.
+Durga Prasad thanks, Durga ✌
Are you in Berlin anytime soon? Would love to take a look at the AER backpack over a coffee :)
+noeat hamburger actually I'll be in Berlin soon, but I don't know if I'll use this bag. Drop me a mail or a dm then we can talk 😉✌
Hi Bo!! It would be awesome if you could do a review on the hylete 6 in 1 backpack. Love your channel
Hey Emma,
I have seen the hylete 6 in 1 backpack. WHile it does look interesting, I have some reservations about this bag. The 6 in 1 design results in a lot of fabric and therefore bulk (at least as far as I can tell from the videos). Furthermore when you look at the video you can see that the model is a very tall and muskular guy, and even on him the bag does look big. Imagine that huge bag on a short asian dude like me HAHA. That bag would dwarf me.
However, these are just speculations on my part. Maybe I will get the chance to review it. Thank you very much for your support!!!
Bo Ismono Haha no I'm sure it would be fine. However I see your point about the excessive fabric. I just liked the option of an additional 20l because I will be backpacking Europe in Summer and the size of this bag is perfect. I am tall so do you think this bag would be good for me or could you recommend something else? Thanks
+Emma Geronto I see that the need for a smaller bag when you try to travel with just one bag. One option could be the PX invisible backpack. That bag is a) quite light in weight and b) is so flexible that you could fold it up relatively small and just pack it into your main bag.
Hi Bo!
I really like your videos. At minute 0:40 you show some packing cubes, I'd like to know where I can find the rectangular one with shirts or maybe it's name. Thanks!
Hey Rodrigo,
Thanks :-) That's the Goruck Shadow Pocket, but now it is called the Goruck simple field pocket XL. You can only get them directly from Goruck.com They are quite pricey especially with shipping and custom fees depending on where you live
Thanks for answering, but I didn't find this on Goruck website. I was talking about the one with mesh panel for visibility. Were referring to this one too?
Oh, sorry, mate. I missunderstood you. The one with the mesh is from Muji.com They have a lot of great packing cubes as well, but they are also little pricey.
Hello Bo, great review. Helped me decide buying the bag. Just wondering what packing cubes did you use in the review? They seem to fit nicely. Keep the good work going. Nice channel you have there!!
Thank you very much. I'm glad that you like the bag. Those packing cubes are the Goruck Shadow pockets XL, which unfortunately are not available anymore. And the mesh one is from Muji.com
You should try out the ProGo travel pack that's on Kickstarter! I think it would top this pack
Keep up the good work!!
Hey Tuan,
I've seen the ProGo and the features seem quite interesting, but the design is not really my taste. Did you buy it?
+Bo Ismono I do not own the bag but based on videos it seems to fit my taste! Thanks for the feedback
+Tuan Nguyen let me know, if you ever get know. Would love to hear your feedback on that bag.
Hey mate, Nice video again, You rock!!
I am getting it on KS, however I'd like to know why did you enjoy more the AER than the Slicks as Slicks has more features?
Is this because of the weight and shoe compartment?
Hey mate!
Thank you very much! I prefer the AER because of it's simplicity. Due to it's big simple main compartment I can use my own packing style (i.e. packing cubes etc.). The Slicks has a lot of Features and organizational add ons that "forced" me to change my packing style. This is of course just a minor personal thing. The AER's system reminds me alot to the Goruck style. That is probably why I like it.
fantastic review! any opinion on how this compares with the minaal 2.0? seems to be a large price difference
Hey Kevyli!
Thank you very much. I haven't tested the Minaal yet. Looking just at the retail prices they do not seem to differ much. The Minaal 2 cost $299 and the AER will cost $260
Just looking at the Website pictures, the Minaal reminds me of the Slicks Backpack in terms of feature set. It has a lot of features and pouches and therefore you basicaly need to adapt to that packing style. While the AER has a big simple compartment so that you can use your own packing style (like cubes etc.). I prefer the later.
But this is just a quick observation based on pictures.
Great job Bo, can you review the Tortuga packs? the V2 or the Outbreaker one (v3)
+Jesus Izquierdo thanks, mate. I'm not too fond of their designs, but a couple of people asked for that review. So I might think about it
Great video and really helpful, so thank you. Quick question though, what kind of packing cubes are those?
+Chris Javier thanks, Chris. those are the GoRuck shadow pockets. They are now called goruck simple field pocket xl. You can get them from goruck.com but with shipping and customs fees they can get quite expensive if you do not live in usa.
The bigger one with mesh is from Muji. They are quite nice, but also cost a little bit more.
As packing cubes aren't that much subjected to abuse, I would suggest to get cheaper ones. Amazon basic has some for instance, but I haven't tested them myself yet.
I see, good to know. I've been looking for a way to get more organized with the traveling I do and I think you're right on the mark with the packing cubes. Thanks for the reply and for the information, have a good one my friend.
You're very welcome, Chris. Cheers, mate!
How do we know he was packing for Berlin and not Kentucky?
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Great video, would you suggest this over Osprey farpoint 40L ?
Thank you very much. I can't really say, because I've never tested or even seen an Osprey in person. But if it comes down just to aesthetics I would prefer the AER, because IMHO it fits more to business and vacation travels.
Bo, I like your packing cubes. What brand are they?
Hey Agnes.
THose are the Goruck Shadow Pockets. Unfortunately these are discontinued, but as far as I know Goruck created some new packing cubes. They are quite pricey though. And the mesh one is from Muji. But I am also working on a new packing cubes video. Until then you can watch this video: th-cam.com/video/1lOo5MDrRFY/w-d-xo.html or this one th-cam.com/video/mUuUbWii6wY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the video Bo! I just got myself one, going to one bag Asia :D
Awesome, Morgan! Have fun and stay safe on your trip. Where are you going in Asia?
Hi Bo!
Did you ever come across Dakine Gemini backpack? It is very interesting (for me of course) to hear your opinion about this bag.
Also, based on my observations, Dakine seems to stopped producing this bag, but it might be the truth for Russia, not the Europe.
Like your reviews a lot!
Hey Nick!
Thank you very much!
I haven't seen the Gemini before. When I went to school I used a Dakine bag for a very long time. The quality was quite good back then (measured by my standards back then). The Gemini looks quite interesting with it's opening style.
Hey Bo! Love your vids! Especially this one! Can you do another with Nomatic travel pack?
Thank you very much! The Nomatic is on my wishlist, but I haven't gotten the chance to get one yet.
Bo Knows! Another great video, Bo. Thanks.
Will you be reviewing the GoRuck GR2 34L? As it sounds like the perfect one-bag for multiple day travel.
Oh and what brand/make are the sneakers in this video?
Hey Steve!
Thank you very much!
I would love to review or buy the GR2, but with custom and shipping fees the bag is very expensive. Right now I'm very happy with this AER bag, but if I ever be in USA I'd be tempted to purchase the GR2.
THose were the Adidas ZX Flux sneakers.
Cheers, mate.
Hey Bo: Are you going to review the Minaal 2.0 in the future? Thanks
I would love to, but I haven't had the chance yet.
Hey Man! Great video!
If you don't mind my asking what microphone and editing software do you use for these videos?
like your style. straight to the points with balanced pro and con reviews. any chance you could do a review on gym duffel bags?
+Jimmy Tham thank you very much. Did you see the aer gym duffel review?
yes. was hoping you could get your hands on KP duffel or DSPTCH gym/work bag for a quick review. aer gym duffel and the 2 other bags seem like a pretty good choice - having a hard time making up my mind
+Jimmy Tham kp duffel and Dsptch gym bag look awesome. I hope I can review them in the future. What kind of stuff do you want to carry?
good question - always ponder that myself and wonder if the price makes any sense.It's the aesthetic of the bags that got my attention - most gym bags out there doesn't quite stand out
The AER Gym Bag might be just what you want. Also the Velomacchi duffel is pretty cool. That one isn't a gym bag in particular but is pretty good for working out as well. Northface Base camp duffels are also pretty awesome
Between this and Slicks backpack which would you recommend?
+Hendrik Uusmaa hey Hendrik.
I definitely prefer the Aer. The Slicks kinda forces you to adapt your packing style to the bag, while the aer adapts to your packing style. And I like the Aer's look better.
Genialer channel, Bo! Vielen Dank. Hab sämtliche reviews genossen. My question in English for everyone else's benefit:
I'm looking for the perfect carry-on that's also durable enough to take into the field in rougher environments. My priorities, in order, are organization, durability/waterproofing, price, and weight.
I'm mostly considering the AER and the 20L Mission Workshop R6, but the Heimplanet 22L Monolith looks great too (can't wait for your review!). I'm really not a fan of top-loaders or roll-tops, but I love the ruggedness and customizability of the R6. But would I actually ever detach the modules or does the system just add weight and bulk? The AER has the organization & clamshell I want but I'm not sure how it would do in the field rather than on an airplane.
Which bag would you recommend (or are there others I don't know about yet?)
Moin Argus!
Danke sehr!!! Really appreciate it. Ok, let me answer your question:
100% waterproofing is probably best achieved by a toploader and a raincover, but this will make your first priority "organization" a little more difficult. As a quick disclaimer: I'm totally the urban person, I have never been camping or in rough environments, therefore I am NOT the best person on advising appropriate bags for those scenarios. But I will try my best ;-)
When it comes down to organization and IMHO best way of packing, nothing beats a clamshell opening. But as I said, this will reduce the waterproofing unless you use a raincover. But be aware: A rain cover is always open on the back, so in heavy rain water still could get into the bag on the backside.
The Mission Workshop bags are great, but since I reviewed the Peloton I would rather take that one over the Mission Workshop to be honest. BUT those are both toploaders which brings us back to the point 1.
So if we go with a clamshell I would still go with the Goruck GR1 21L. That one is build like a tank, is simple and opens up to a lot of organization with packing cubes like their field pockets or Heimplanets pouches. But it is heavier and more importantly very expensive, especially for us here in Germany.
And talking about the Heimplanet. Yes, the Daypack would be a good choice as well. It has a lot of organizational options and can be carried as a backpack or messenger. It is very lightweight but durable. BUT I don't know yet how durable.
What kind of rough environments are we talking about?
Thank you for the thoughtful reply! I'm mostly talking about camping, but it should also work in the field - rural China, Africa, etc. But mostly it'll be used for regular travel.
I've gotten quite into prepping so I tend to be seduced by bags with lots and lots of pockets. I turned a OneTigris EDC Sling (which I absolutely love btw) into a Bug Out Bag with about 50 survival items inside, so that's been my mental mode since then even though regular travel doesn't really require as much organization.
It really seems like the Goruck covers most of my priorities really well - it's expensive, but I'll have to take another look at it! I've also found your purchase decision method really helpful: I think the toploader/rolltop is not a con I can live with, so that takes out the Mission Workshop (though I initially fell in love with everything else about it) and the Peloton.
What got you into bags? It's a new passion for me, via prepping/camping.
LG,
Simon (from Copenhagen)
Argus225 Cool, I really need to make a bug out bag as well. Have you maybe looked at 5.11 Rush12? It's more military but has a way more affordable price. And it's still very durable.
I got into the whole bag thing because I love being prepped and like using pouches and organizing aspect. EDC was also one thing I was always interested in. But since I'm more the city guy I still need to learn a lot.
Quick question Bo. How tall are you? The bag looks perfect on your back but im afraid itll be to big for me. I am 5ft5. Also, do you sometimes find the strap digging into your neck? Many thanks
Hey christian. I'm just 170 cm which is about 5'6 The bag is very comfortable to wear. Still one of my favorite bags.
Awesome review! Just btw, I got this bag from Kickstarter because I saw this video :D
+Kevin Lin Thanks, Kevin. Always glad to help. So how do you like the bag so far?
Final score - 9
Great review! Just wondering if you know a good alternative to the goruck shadow pockets since they don't sell them anymore :(
+Taylor Ramirez hey Taylor.
Thank you very much. Well, you are right, unfortunately they don't sell them anymore. As for an alternative I can recommend the muji packing cubes, but there are also a lot of cheap one one Amazon. I even think that Amazon basic has some cubes. Also TAD has some packing cubes. I just reviewed the tad meridian case with their cubes. Review will be online in a couple of weeks. But they are quite pricey though.
Hello Bo! One question, how is the bag holding up? I read a post by Tom Bihn and he explains that 1680 fabric ages poorly and tends to fuzz in wear points. Have you experienced any of this? Thanks!
Hey Jose,
My bag is holding up great. Still love this bag quite a lot
Hey Bo. Thanks for yet another great review. I've been deciding on getting this bag but my only concern is its height and whether it would fit comfortably on my back. It looks like the bag sits pretty high on your back. As a point of reference, would you mind sharing how tall you are? Many thanks.
Hey James,
I'm 165cm tall, that's about 5'5. But I also like to wear my bags pretty high on my bag so it doesn't move around too much when I'm running.
Let me know if you have any more questions ;-)
Any chance you'll be reviewing the Minaal Carry-On 2.0? I'm torn between it and the Aer.
+Alaa Ali hey Alaa.
I haven't had the chance to test a Minaal in person. Just from a pure Aesthetic aspect I personally prefer the Aer. But from a feature perspective I can't really comment, because I haven't even seen the Minaal in person unfortunately
May I ask where did you get these black organise travel bags for underwear or socks and clothes?
Hey Zhaolin!
Those are the Goruck SHadow Pockets. THey are now called Field Pockets XL as far as I know.
Bo Ismono thank you very much!
Zhaolin Xu you're very welcome ;-)
Hey @bo ismono have ur feelings changed on this bag since this review?
Hey,
I like it even more after more use. I use it quite a lot for weekend trips or even when I need to carry a lot of stuff to work. It's still too big for me as a everyday carry bag, but for short trips it is great.
I love this backpack, but i cant find it anywhere. And the website says to pre-order
+Dilson Burdier this one is great. I prefer it over the Slicks. It was a Kickstarter that just recently got successfully funded. Therefore it might take a while before non-backers can actually buy this bag
Bo Ismono I can't wait to buy it.
Dilson Burdier Fingers crossed that you can get it ASAP
Wicked Video Bo, Would love to see an Aer Fitpack review :)
Thank you, Mario. Unfortunately I don't have the Fitpack, but I'm currently reviewing the AER Gym Duffel.
That would of been my next suggestion... Perfect!. Thanks Bo and looking forward to seeing it!
The Gym Duffel is awesome. Have been using quite alot
***** I'm not reviewing the Duffel pack. Not because I don't like it, but after reviewing the Travel Pack and the Gym Duffel I'm going to do other reviews first. Nevertheless, the Duffel pack is great, but you need to adapt your packing style to it because it is obviously slightly different than other backpacks
Hey random question what watch are you wearing?
+THORsToRmZ hey,
I'm wearing a steinhart ocean 500 titanium on the left and a fitbit charge hr for on the right. In other videos I also wear a Seiko nano monster in black.
Hey, great review of the bag! I have a question about those "packing cubes", those little box packs you put your stuff in. Where can I get those from, or basically what are they called? I see one of yours says Slicks on it, but are there specific brands that make these kinds of things? Are there like standard sizes, etc.? Thanks!
+Alaa Ali thank you very much 😉
The packing cubes are the GoRuck shadow pockets (now called field pockets xl if I'm not mistaken) and the mesh one is from Muji. The one with Slicks is the dop kit from the Slicks backpack.
Packing cubes come in different sizes and different prices. The gorucks are very expensive. You can get cheap packing cubes from Amazon basic.
I only pack with packing cubes. It makes everything a little bit more easier and especially organized.
Great video! I actually just received the bag. Where did you get the small storage boxes you use for your tshirt or boxers?
Thanks!
+Benjamin CHARBIT thanks Benjamin. Those are the GoRuck shadow pockets. But unfortunately they don't make them anymore as far as I can see on their website.
Hey Bo, I was wondering if you could clarify something for me. Currently I'm looking into this bag for myself. However one of my daily essentials is my 40oz insulated Hydroflask, but I am a little concern of it'll be able to fit into the water bottle pocket. Could you help me out and clarify this for me before I purchase the bag? I appreciate the help and think your channel is very informative! It always includes additional information a lot of other videos don't address.
+Steve Huynh hey Steve.
The water bottle compartment is expandable. So I assume a lot of different bottles will fit. But I'm not sure about the hydroflask as I don't have it to test it out. Can you tell me the diameter of the hydroflask?
Bo Ismono I got these dimensions from Amazon but it is the same on the Hydroflask website itself bit the dimensions are 3.6 inches x 3.6 inches x 10.4 inches
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ACARDY8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508744528&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=40%2Boz%2Bhydro%2Bflask&dpPl=1&dpID=31PMVF8klmL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
What do you think of the T.A.D Meridian Transport Case? I'm also starting to want to get into the carry-on only, single-bag travel style and I was thinking of starting with this bag but that price tho
+berukblue hey,
I'm actually still reviewing the TAD Meridian. It's pretty good. Review will be out as soon as possible. But maybe I can answer any questions questions beforehand (besides a verdict though 😉)
Cool! Looking forward to it! I'm actually more curious about the add-ons that u can buy for the pack. How well does those MOLLE pouches work compared to other packing cubes. And those organizer panels too.
The pouches are quite nice, but they don't have the typical MOLLE attachement system. They are sure nice, but have a different size than "normal" packing cubes.
Love this Channel and the way you do the review. Also the style you show is flawless. Due to this review I have so many issues to choose the perfect travel backpack.
I'll do a 4 week trip to Japan and I don't know if Aer is going to be my "panacea" or better I should go for the tortuga Setout. Help me please Bo!
If someone can help me too I'll appreciate a lot!
Thank you very much. I'm happy to hear that you like my videos! I really love the AER travel pack which is why it has been on my Favorite Bags 1.0 list. I have not tested or even seen the Tortuga in person yet. But just from the look alone I would prefer the AER
Bo Ismono I was about to order Aer, then I discover the tortuga with the hips straps, and I dunno what to do now. Being in Japan moving around all day with one single backpack its a dream for me, i dont want to screw it with an overweight bag. I will be there for 4 weeks more or less, and cleaning my clothes once per week. Should I carry 2 week clothing or with a week and a half clothing it will be alright. Will Aer be the bag more suitable between this two or you recomend me another one. Im not saying, pick one for me, just your opinion. I like so much the way you organize all your stuff, im trying to do the same. Love it.
+BudoRyuu the aer is pretty cool since you can compress it and it then actually looks like a regular Daypack. So pack with cubes and then just leave the cubes in the hotel. I don't have any experience with the Tortuga unfortunately. But I personally don't like waistbelts as they tend to get in the way a lot of times (e.g. Get stuck in the overhead compartment) and most of the times I don't use them. Obviously they add a lot of comfort when carrying the bag, but with a carry on size you might not even have such a heavy load.
That probably hasn't helped you a lot. Did you see my how I make a buying decision video? What are the major flaws of each bag for you? And are those flaws something you can live with or not? Because both bags are probably very good. You just need to figure out what you dislike about each one of them and then make a decision based on that 😉
Bo Ismono i think I saw all the videos already haha. I did pros and cons, and i think i'll flip a coin and lets see what happens. Cuz if not, the tortuga might be the best decision for me in this travel.
Thanks a lot Bo! You helped me so much!
+BudoRyuu no problem. Let me know which bag you will get in the end 😉✌️
what is the best travel backpack that you have reviewed?
+Nelson Salazar it really depends on how you define traveling. If it is just a two to four day travel and you just want to travel with one bag, then the aer travel pack is awesome.
Just found this page. Great reviews! :)
+Chance Ang thank you very much 😉 ✌️
Which travel bag do you recommend for at least 3 days trip
+Moonface00z for a trip up to four days (depending on how you plan to pack and travel of course, if you travel to a cold country then you probably won't be able to fit up to four days) I would recommend three bags right now: the aer travel pack, heimplanet weekender (currently in review) and the GoRuck gr2 (haven't tested it yet, but the gr1 21L that I'm using is great). There are probably many more good bags out there, but those are the three that I know of and have experience with.
Nice review Bo. Unrelated question to this video but what are you currently using for your daily driver? Have you stuck with the GR0 or have you swapped over to one of the bags in your more recent reviews
Hey Thomas!
Thank you very much. Yes, the GR0 is my most used bags. I always gravitate back to that bag. But I'm currently reviewing two other backpacks that might become my new daypacks. Stay tuned ;-)
Did they become your new daypacks? :D
***** I'm currently switching between the GR-0 and the invisible as my everyday carry bags ;-) The AER is the bag I use when I stay at my wife's place ;-)
Got it. Thanks man!
***** You're very welcome. Feel free to DM me if you have any more questions
Good one!
Thanks, Raimundo!
How did you get this already? Their site says the bag is in production and will be available in late november :(
+bigrr66 I got an early review unit. But the Kickstarter backers are supposed to get their bags soon as far as I know.
Thanks!
+bigrr66 you're very welcome
Which packing cubes did you use to fit inside?
Hey Kelly. I use the GoRuck shadow pockets. These are unfortunately not available anymore.
Hi Bo,
wo hast du die Tasche bestellt - direkt auf der AER Website? Wenn ja, wie lange hat die Lieferzeit gedauert und was waren die Shipping-Kosten?
Vielen Dank schonmal,
Basti
Hey Basti, I've recently put my totally unused and new Aer SF Travelpack up on ebay if your looking for one that is already in Europe. Includes the packing cube and zip pulls as part of the kick starter campaign: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252727211536?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Hallo Basti,
Ja, ich hab die Tasche direkt von der AER Website. Der Versand an sich geht schnell, aber wie schnell der Zoll dann die Lieferung bearbeitet, ist eher eine Glücksache. Du zahlst dann auf die Lieferung Zollgebühren. Wieviel es genau war, weiß ich leider nicht mehr. Aber der James, der hier auch kommentiert hat, hab ich über Instergram kennengelernt und verkauft seinen Rucksack. Vielleicht ist das was für Dich.
Wenn DU noch mehr Fragen hast, sag gerne Bescheid.
LG aus Hamburg.
Bo
Thanks, James.
Thx James! Danke Bo! :)
+Basti W gern geschehen 😉✌️
Great review! I've watched several of your reviews in the past but this one is by far on e of your best. I have a question, what's your opinion on the comfort of the bag on your back and shoulders for walks around a city? I have a 34L GR2 and I recently carried it in Washington D.C.. It wasn't too heavy, mainly water bottles, small EDC items and a first aid kit. In my opinion, GORUCK makes the most comfortable bag in the business. I also have a TAD light speed and a SOC 54L. The TAD bag isn't very comfortable it's on it's way out of my collection.
Thank you very much.
To answer your question: The bag is quite comfortable to carry around the city, but I wouldn't consider it as a daypack (to be fair, I wouldn't consider the GR2 a daypack either). I haven't held the GR2 yet, but comparing just the materials of my GR0 to the AER I would imagine that the AER is slightly lighter than the GR2 when they are both empty, therefore it is possible that the AER is a little bit more comfortable to wear with the same load. Furthermore, the AER has backventilation, which the Goruck bags do not have (this is due to easier cleaning purposes). The Goruck bags get fairly hot on the back in the summer.
Hope this answers your question a little bit. Cheers,
Bo
Your comment about the lack of ventilation is very true concerning the GR bags. I'm looking for a smaller bag with thick straps like the GR bags. I preordered the AER travel bag yesterday as soon as I finished your review. Any suggestions on a smaller bag with good shoulder straps. BTW..your comment about the weather sealed zippers on the AER bag made so much sense, I don't know why they left it out on the main zippers.
+Poeticalt911 Cool. Let me know how you like the bag.
When you say small, do you mean 21l or smaller?
+Poeticalt911 Cool. Let me know how you like the bag.
When you say small, do you mean 21l or smaller?
21L is good.