Thanks; nice video. I clicked on it wondering how they could possibly improve a perfect bag (for me) and I'll say it took many of the features I like about the current version and added very few features I'd actually use so I'm very happy sticking with the previous. The previous edition seems like they planned for every possible use case anyone would have for the bag which makes it a true multi-role backpack. This version goes away from the more tactical and gear-hauler use cases to focus on just the EDC and office-use ones. Understandable changes, but I'll happily stick with what I've got.
Thanks for the review Danny! Is the olive X-Pac very similar in color to the 1680d Cordura Aer uses? The olive X-Pac appears darker in some photos I’ve seen but your video makes it seem like it could look almost the same shade of green
Great video as always. That olive color is pretty sweet-looking, reminds me of the Able Carry Daily Plus. I like the reduced weight, but agree the reduction in pockets (especially the CCW pocket, which was great for wallets, cash, phones, etc) took away some of the unique personality of the bag. I might keep rocking my 1.5 Full & keep saving up for the updated 2023 Whitley. Thanks Danny!
Thank you for watching and for the support! Although I like this one a lot if you have the previous version I would hold onto it and agree the Whitley would be a good companion!
Great review, Danny. Very comprehensive. I've been using the 1.5 full as my edc, but upgrading to this would make me miss a few of the features on the previous gen. It's definitely an upgrade in certain areas and very streamlined.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to use the twill in real life so I can’t say for sure but it looks pretty solid as well, although I still really like the x pac version
Hi Danny, really awesome review, thanks, for work office and occasional work/personal travel, I like this backpack and Aer CPP, which one could you recommend?
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Both are great options overall, the evade is quite a bit bigger than the CPP, but I prefer the layout and aesthetic of the CPP. Both are really comfortable and durable so I think the look and size are the main things (if you like the CPP but want something closer in size to the evade I would also consider the aer travel pack 3 small which is probably my favorite of the three
Thanks for the "wearing the bag" part. There are not so many videos about this bag and it is always on a table... It seems a little bulky when packed, I would have love to see it on your back not packed with the compression straps (or dit I missed it?). Anyway, thank you for this complete review.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The bag holds its shape for the most part so it will still look fairly big when not packed out, I don’t have a shot of me wearing it compressed down but I do have a shot in the video of the bag on its own when it’s compressed
@@dannypacks Good to find a reviewer who does not have an issue with the weight. And after going over and over the two editions, analyzing the pros and cons of each, I personally feel that the newest edition is an overall downgrade from the previous one; and at a higher price.
Hi Danny, nice review and you picked up on some of my disappointments: - the front bungee cord blocks both pockets - compression straps are a head scratcher and not well thought out - admin section is the worst of any AON bags past and present, loop sits so low that added organization is partially blocked by the pocket flap - top handle feels cheap and not nearly as nice as the previous Evade or Pathfinder The form factor is better, however features have been de contented and user experience is marred by poor design elements. AON can definitely do better.
Thank you for watching! Really tough choice between these and although I do find the evade a little more comfortable and it’s nice it has the water bottle pockets overall I still prefer the gr2
Thank you for watching! Definitely a tough choice, I have a video I’m working on comparing the gr2 and this one, overall I would say the evade may be better for most people due to the harness and water bottle pockets but for me I still lean towards the gr2 for its organizational layout and the aesthetic
Thank you for watching! It can but it’s a little more inconsistent and I’m not sure how it would be with some of the other fabrics given that the xpac holds its shape fairly well
Thank you for watching! I think it can but will depend on how packed out the bag is and how small the airplane is, so if the bag is completely packed it can get a little bulky and I could see it being pretty snug to get it under the seat of more budget airlines
Dealbreaker: no excuse for omitting side handles which facilitates handling the pack so much, and why just 25L-minimum 30 L pack would have been perfect ! Verdict: no deal..will evade the Evade
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Thanks; nice video. I clicked on it wondering how they could possibly improve a perfect bag (for me) and I'll say it took many of the features I like about the current version and added very few features I'd actually use so I'm very happy sticking with the previous.
The previous edition seems like they planned for every possible use case anyone would have for the bag which makes it a true multi-role backpack. This version goes away from the more tactical and gear-hauler use cases to focus on just the EDC and office-use ones. Understandable changes, but I'll happily stick with what I've got.
Purchased after your unbox vid, thanks for helping me find my new edc bag! Love it.
Thank you for watching and glad to hear you have been liking it!:)
Thanks for the review Danny! Is the olive X-Pac very similar in color to the 1680d Cordura Aer uses? The olive X-Pac appears darker in some photos I’ve seen but your video makes it seem like it could look almost the same shade of green
Great video as always. That olive color is pretty sweet-looking, reminds me of the Able Carry Daily Plus. I like the reduced weight, but agree the reduction in pockets (especially the CCW pocket, which was great for wallets, cash, phones, etc) took away some of the unique personality of the bag. I might keep rocking my 1.5 Full & keep saving up for the updated 2023 Whitley. Thanks Danny!
I was swayed away bc of this too I'm going to buy raven 28
Thank you for watching and for the support! Although I like this one a lot if you have the previous version I would hold onto it and agree the Whitley would be a good companion!
Thank you for watching and the raven will be an awesome alternative!
I have the new 1.5 in 500d OD, and I have to say that I have found my unicorn bag! Thanks for the great review!
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Hope you enjoy using the bag a lot! :)
Great review, Danny. Very comprehensive. I've been using the 1.5 full as my edc, but upgrading to this would make me miss a few of the features on the previous gen. It's definitely an upgrade in certain areas and very streamlined.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I agree the additional features on the previous gen would have me using it more regularly
You convinced me! I really appreciate this video. Do you recommend the Xpac or the Twill? (I'm looking in black.)
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! I haven’t had a chance to use the twill in real life so I can’t say for sure but it looks pretty solid as well, although I still really like the x pac version
Hi Danny, really awesome review, thanks, for work office and occasional work/personal travel, I like this backpack and Aer CPP, which one could you recommend?
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! Both are great options overall, the evade is quite a bit bigger than the CPP, but I prefer the layout and aesthetic of the CPP. Both are really comfortable and durable so I think the look and size are the main things (if you like the CPP but want something closer in size to the evade I would also consider the aer travel pack 3 small which is probably my favorite of the three
Hey Danny, great review! What is that manicure set you use?
Do you know the size of of the external webbing tabs / loops at the compression straps? Is it 2.5cm wide and sticking out by 2cm?
Thanks for the "wearing the bag" part. There are not so many videos about this bag and it is always on a table...
It seems a little bulky when packed, I would have love to see it on your back not packed with the compression straps (or dit I missed it?).
Anyway, thank you for this complete review.
Thank you for watching and I’m glad the video was helpful! The bag holds its shape for the most part so it will still look fairly big when not packed out, I don’t have a shot of me wearing it compressed down but I do have a shot in the video of the bag on its own when it’s compressed
The previous version is my absolute favorite pack. Additionally, I have never noticed the extra weight.
Thank you for watching and I agree, the weight of the previous edition never bothered me!
@@dannypacks Good to find a reviewer who does not have an issue with the weight. And after going over and over the two editions, analyzing the pros and cons of each, I personally feel that the newest edition is an overall downgrade from the previous one; and at a higher price.
would love to see a comparison vid of this and the CPL24. maybe not the most obvious two bags to compare, but both are at the top of my list.
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! Definitely a tough choice between the two!
It looks massive now for some reason. Seems like they’ve made an error with the bungee placement too.
Hi Danny, nice review and you picked up on some of my disappointments:
- the front bungee cord blocks both pockets
- compression straps are a head scratcher and not well thought out
- admin section is the worst of any AON bags past and present, loop sits so low that added organization is partially blocked by the pocket flap
- top handle feels cheap and not nearly as nice as the previous Evade or Pathfinder
The form factor is better, however features have been de contented and user experience is marred by poor design elements. AON can definitely do better.
Definitely.
do you prefer this or the GR2 26L as your EDC and light travel?
Thank you for watching! Really tough choice between these and although I do find the evade a little more comfortable and it’s nice it has the water bottle pockets overall I still prefer the gr2
Thanks, Danny!
Do you think the mesh internal pocket could fit size 11 boat shoes?
Dude, ofc not lmao
😂😂😂😂😂That guy made me choke on my bowl of cheerios @@j_crust4582
Is it supports 18 inch laptops?
would you test the new Chrome Hondo 18L backpack?
Thank you for watching and for the suggestion! I wasn’t aware they released a new version, I’ll have to see if I can get one to test out :)
Hello thanks for the vidéo
Have you the dimensions of internal main compartment thanks
Stuck between this and the GR2 26 now :/, this really seems like a better choice but the goruck seems like the better purchase
Thank you for watching! Definitely a tough choice, I have a video I’m working on comparing the gr2 and this one, overall I would say the evade may be better for most people due to the harness and water bottle pockets but for me I still lean towards the gr2 for its organizational layout and the aesthetic
@@dannypacks thanks for the reply! how much better is the harness in your opinion?
Does it stand up on its own unpacked?
Thank you for watching! It can but it’s a little more inconsistent and I’m not sure how it would be with some of the other fabrics given that the xpac holds its shape fairly well
Does this fit under the seat of the plane?
Thank you for watching! I think it can but will depend on how packed out the bag is and how small the airplane is, so if the bag is completely packed it can get a little bulky and I could see it being pretty snug to get it under the seat of more budget airlines
Dealbreaker: no excuse for omitting side handles which facilitates handling the pack so much, and why just 25L-minimum 30 L pack would have been perfect ! Verdict: no deal..will evade the Evade
The compression straps act like side handles. 25L is misleading, the bag feels like a 28L to me.
Thanks for your feedback
Side handles on a backpack are useless.