![]() ![]() The way the Duffel pack handles its compartments is awesome. The top of the Duffel pack features a quick-access pocket with soft lining - it actually has a lockable YKK zipper with a zipper garage to ensure your content is safe from unauthorized access and whatever nature throws at you. Aer made a smart choice of providing you with a dedicated pocket for your keys so the rest of the stuff is safe. ![]() I was always puzzled why would someone store keys with other, often delicate items. One of the side pockets on the outside of the pack actually features a pretty high-quality key clip which is a nice touch as you can store your keys in a dedicated compartment and not in the top quick access pocket (like most of the bags) where you often throw a phone, wallet. This simply means that your bag won’t stink as easily as a regular backpack you might use to carry your workout gear. This symmetry was surprisingly pleasant in everyday use and made an OCD part of me glee with joy every time I had a chance to use the Duffel pack 3.Īs Duffel pack is considered a gym bag I was a bit concerned about how it would fair against smelly items and happy to report that the interior liner is actually treated with an antimicrobial coating to control bacterial odors and growth. The center zip gives the bag a nice subtle accent and all the pockets on the outside are symmetrical too. The design of the pack is clean, simple, and very much symmetrical. Overall the comfort of the Duffel pack is exceptional and many bags that cost twice as much don’t come close to what you get with this Aer’s offering. These have quickly become one of my favorite grab handles ever, other companies should definitely take note! Made out of silky smooth seatbelt material, with just the right length, padding, and width. I don’t often focus on grab handles, since they are pretty basic on most of the bags I review but oh, boy, the top and side grab handles are just superb. The sternum strap is secured on “rails” which make it very easy to adjust the location of the strap - you can forget about the finicky removal of the strap to readjust the height :) The back panel features 2 wide mesh sections that help with comfort and air ventilation. There are no load lifters on the top of the straps which definitely helps to keep a clean aesthetic and forgivable for the capacity you get (load lifters make more sense on 25L+ bags anyway) The Duffel pack features generously padded, thick contoured shoulder straps that are a delight to use no matter the load. At 21.4L the bag is not expandable - what you see is what you get, also it is somewhat smaller than the previous iteration of the Duffel Pack which came at 24.6L yet somehow was lighter at 2.4 lbs.If you are looking for a bag with plenty of external organization and easy access to your belongings.Those who like all-black aesthetics and smart design.Anyone looking for a universal multi-purpose bag that is sleek for the office while durable as a gym bag (with a dedicated compartment for your shoes!) and dependable as an overnight backpack for short trips.This is my first time using the Duffel pack so unfortunately, I won’t be able to do a comprehensive comparison with the previous iterations of this backpack, but I will share my experience of using the bag for over 2 weeks as an urban EDC, mobile office and a gym bag as well as compare it to some other popular options on the market. The Active collection is having its third iteration released on Monday, April 5th, 2021, and the hero of my review today is one of the most popular packs in the Aer’s product line - the Duffel Pack 3. With a very deliberate and streamlined product portfolio, Aer covers everything from travel to office and sport packs. In the myriad of brands making bags, Aer stands tall as one of the most innovative while also quite affordable bag-makers out there. You can check it also on my blog, as always - ask me anything :) Below is my review for latest drop from Aer - the Duffel Pack 3.
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