Yes! You get two of them now instead of one. The biggest revision Aer has made to the Duffel Pack is the water bottle pocket, or should we say pockets.
But given the amount of stuff you can fit inside the Duffel Pack 3, we’re glad we can put it on rolling luggage to give our shoulders a rest while waiting for a flight.
The harness system on the Duffel Pack 3 is great, don’t get us wrong. Another addition is the nylon strap that acts as a luggage pass-through.
The improvements are extended over to the back panel, where you’ll find that the foam channels are a tad longer to complement the Duffel Pack 3’s taller profile versus the previous version. Not a major difference unless you’re coming from the Duffel Pack 2 and have used it extensively. So where are the improvements? One notable difference is that Aer switched the D-ring’s position from the left shoulder strap and onto the right shoulder strap. As for the sternum strap, that’s also unchanged from a simple clip-on and slide adjusting type. The Duffel Pack 3’s feel a bit stiffer, but we’ll chalk that up to it not being as broken in as the one on the Duffel Pack 2. The shoulder straps look wider, but a direct comparison reveals that they are the same width, thickness, and even shape. That’s a minor nitpick at best, but what about the harness system? It’s still mostly the same good stuff from the Duffel Pack 2. Perhaps there’s a more technical reason for it we aren’t aware of, but it’s something we noticed between the two sets. These both worked well on the Duffel Pack 2, but we sort of wish that Aer also made the top handle wider like they did for the Fit Pack 3 since the Duffel Pack 3 might benefit more from it due to its larger size.
AER FIT PACK AND DUFFEL PACK LITER PLUS
You still get the handy side handle on the right side of the bag, plus a handle up at the top. We’ll start with what Aer has kept from the Duffel Pack 2: handles. We can’t help but draw comparisons between the old and the new since it’s a good metric of how things have improved. Aer deserves extra credit in this iteration of the Duffel Pack because the zippers are not as jingly as before. We just don’t take high-quality ingredients like these for granted. You’ve heard us rave about this trio before, and it’s no different in this review. And it has the stuff to back it up: 1680D CORDURA Ballistic Nylon, YKK Zippers with paracord pulls, and Duraflex hardware. The Duffel Pack 3 also looks like a duffle bag pulling double-duty as a backpack, adding a do-it-all aesthetic to the sharp-looking bag. Aer made changes to keep it that way, with fold-flat water bottle pockets, fewer zippers, a more symmetrical design, and just two logos (one on the shoulder strap and one on the right side) To each their own and it’ll be up to you to pick out which one suits you best.ĭespite the large size and regardless of which colorway you choose, it’s still very minimalist. We have no problem rocking the Black version as it’s our usual go-to option for colorways, and the Olive has a certain air of classiness to it, but we feel that the Gray version with its speckled pattern is the most eye-catching of the three. Aer Duffel Pack 3 | Material, logo, & zippersĪer has currently kept the colorway options to three: Black, Olive, and Gray (with a speckled pattern). But if you’re looking for something more manageable, Aer’s Fit Pack 3 is a worthwhile option. It’s on the tall side of the spectrum, so those with a taller frame will feel much more comfortable wearing the Duffel Pack 3. The shape and profile are rounded at all corners, with lines crisscrossing to give the facade a touch of personality.
The Duffel Pack 3 features Aer’s signature modern styling. Duffel Pack 2 owners will want to pay attention to the changes on the front, and newcomers are more than welcome to come along with us in this review, so let’s head in.Įditor’s note: check out our detailed comparison video on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 and the Aer Duffel Pack 2. As the “3” implies, Aer’s been at it for three iterations now, so it’s interesting to see what they changed and what they retained over the previous version. In this review, we’ll be taking a closer look at the Duffel Pack 3. Aer Duffel Pack 3 | Taking the bag to the gym We’re always looking for two-birds-one-stone approaches to things, and it’s interesting to see what Aer has going on here. Much like the people who can balance work and play, it’s a delicate balancing act to develop a solution that satisfies both needs. Aer’s been on a roll with a wide range of bags that aims to hit the sweet spot between office use and an active lifestyle.
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