Aer Duffel Pack 3 Review
"Roomy. Rugged."
Aer has since replaced the Duffel Pack 2 with the Duffel Pack 3 — same gym/work hybrid concept, updated build.
The ultimate gym/work backpack — separate compartments for gym gear and smart organization for work essentials, so you can go from the gym to the office without looking out of place.
More on the Aer Duffel Pack 3
What I like
- The poster child of the gym plus work backpack category.
- Big vertical duffel pocket with real capacity.
- Pretty damn good laptop pocket in the back, with tech organization on its front side and room for a book or magazine.
- Huge water bottle pockets on both sides and a quick access pocket up top.
- 1680D ballistic nylon, YKK #10 water-sealed zips, big chunky pulls. It lasts and handles dirt and water.
- Solid straps for when it gets heavy.
Watch for
- The duffel compartment only zips down the middle. It doesn't open wide for visibility.
- The two small upper pockets are fussy and tiny. AirPods at most.
- Basic back panel.
- Heavy material if you're thinking ultralight.
Specs
- 21.4L, 20.5 x 11.75 x 8 in, about 2.9 lb, fits a 16" laptop.
- 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon, YKK zippers, Duraflex hardware.
Where I've covered it
- NEW AER ACTIVE COLLECTION 3.0 at 4:56
- 13 Large Laptop Backpacks at 19:19
- Aer Duffel Pack 2 Review & Comparison at 0:00 (previous version)
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