I own the Aer Tech Sling and that was fine until pandemic where I need to bring a lot more stuff than usual. (bring my own food, hand sanitizer, A7 or A5 water flasks.) I think this Travel Sling2 is a welcome upgrade. The side tabs aside from a potential area for a hero clip or carabiner are also used as counterpulls when using the aqua guard zips which are a bit stiff than usual. And lastly, the straps below is a welcome option in case I need to bring a good size umbrella or a jacket. Oh, intend to use it as a my daily carry to work.
I have a Tech Sling 2 as well. I'm glad you mentioned the A7 or A5 bottle because one of my biggest problems with these slings was the water bottle situation. I have a nalgene 16 oz from REI that technically fits comfortably (I do recommend that size for travel btw), but it takes up much-needed room in the open space that could be better used for other things (since space is limited/restricted due to size and the pockets aren't very big). The solution someone gave me was an A7 or A5 water bottle, in this case, Memobottle. And that helped a lot and it fit in one of the big pockets. However, buying a $25-$30+ water bottle just for this bag may be too much for some especially if you didn't buy this as an everyday carry but more of a secondary bag.
the best sling in the price i could find to fit perfectly with my ipad pro + magic keyboard and plenty rooms for headphone , book and water bottle. High quality and so minimal design
I'm shopping for a sling for my edc. Do you think that if you remove the notebook, keyboard, and headphones, you could fit a steam deck in it's case in there with the laptop and a tech pouch? Thanks!
hello. Great review, thank you. Quick question: It takes a 16 inch laptop. Is that a 16 inch in the video ? Seems that there is still room. Do you think it could handle a 17 inch laptop ?
I bought this recently. I can't help but notice that the quick access pocket on mine has fleece lining, unlike the one in the video. Has anyone experienced the same thing?
Good point E V! This sling doesn't allow for a seamless use for lefties. We wish more brans allowed for an ambidextrous strap, like the Pacsafe Venturesafe, for example: packhacker.com/travel-gear/pacsafe/venturesafe-x-anti-theft-sling-pack/#pricing-comparison - Tom
A mirrorless camera and small lens would definitely fit but there are better bags for that. We would want some more protection if we were to carry those. You may want to consider the Peak Design Everyday Sling or the Moment Rugged Camera Sling. Check out our reviews here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/moment/rugged-camera-sling-6l/ packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-sling-6l-v2/ - Austin
I’m a righty have to sling over right shoulder AER is famous for doing this they have great looking bags I think they could put more effort into the strapping hate straps that just dangle. Peak design has incorporated there access straps to be tucked inside koodos to peak for a wonderful idea. Great looking bag but too many important features that don’t pass 🤷🏻♀️
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I own the Aer Tech Sling and that was fine until pandemic where I need to bring a lot more stuff than usual. (bring my own food, hand sanitizer, A7 or A5 water flasks.) I think this Travel Sling2 is a welcome upgrade. The side tabs aside from a potential area for a hero clip or carabiner are also used as counterpulls when using the aqua guard zips which are a bit stiff than usual. And lastly, the straps below is a welcome option in case I need to bring a good size umbrella or a jacket. Oh, intend to use it as a my daily carry to work.
I have a Tech Sling 2 as well. I'm glad you mentioned the A7 or A5 bottle because one of my biggest problems with these slings was the water bottle situation. I have a nalgene 16 oz from REI that technically fits comfortably (I do recommend that size for travel btw), but it takes up much-needed room in the open space that could be better used for other things (since space is limited/restricted due to size and the pockets aren't very big). The solution someone gave me was an A7 or A5 water bottle, in this case, Memobottle. And that helped a lot and it fit in one of the big pockets. However, buying a $25-$30+ water bottle just for this bag may be too much for some especially if you didn't buy this as an everyday carry but more of a secondary bag.
the best sling in the price i could find to fit perfectly with my ipad pro + magic keyboard and plenty rooms for headphone , book and water bottle. High quality and so minimal design
11 or 12’9?
@@knab2831 12.9 of course :)
Wish you spent more time on how it carries and how comfortable it is. Good review, thanks.
Thanks for checking it out 😃
-Eric
How is your tech pouch so slim??? You should do a what's in your tech pouch video.
I think the compression straps are there more for a extra carry point like a jacket or tripod.
They could be used for that. You may find them a little to far apart depending on what you want to attach.
- Austin
I'm shopping for a sling for my edc. Do you think that if you remove the notebook, keyboard, and headphones, you could fit a steam deck in it's case in there with the laptop and a tech pouch? Thanks!
hello. Great review, thank you. Quick question: It takes a 16 inch laptop. Is that a 16 inch in the video ? Seems that there is still room. Do you think it could handle a 17 inch laptop ?
You’re supposed to roll the excess strap into that elastic holder 🤦♂️
Looking forward to the 3rd edition, and hope it gets fidlocks, as I am lookong for a cheaper sling than the oberexpensive Errant sling.
I bought this recently. I can't help but notice that the quick access pocket on mine has fleece lining, unlike the one in the video. Has anyone experienced the same thing?
I was wondering how uncomfortable it might be for all that weight to be on one shoulder.
Nice review... Btw, Amazon has tons of retractable key chains that extends the key fob considerably
could the water bottle possibly fit in the front pocket? also have an 18oz purist
Hooray for the Purist bottle!
The pull tabs are to assist the zipper
I have quite a large headphone case also - as in very thick!! How thick is your one? Just to get an idea if mine will fit or not...
That large Beats headphone case doesn't belong in this bag. . .
Are any of the zippers lockable? Personally preference of mine when travelling in crowded areas. Thanks for your help!
No, but pick up some NiteIze lockable micro carabiners. They're fantastic. Problem solved.
I want to like AER but their internal materials feel really cheap to me. They look so bombproof and technical from the outside though!
Their work collection internal materials feels a bit better than their other stuff (if you haven't checked them out already!).
I agree! I feel like they have a few iterations to go on this bag. I like Bellroy’s internal materials lately.
Finally been waiting for this, can you wear it infront?
You definitely can but you get more support when you wear it in back. It felt a little heavy when I wore it in front with my laptop in it.
- Austin
@@PackHacker2 thanks for the reply, been waiting for aer to restock this one. good thing you uploaded a review 👌
Would this fit a MacBook Air 13.6 + iPad Pro 12.9?
Same question here as well…
can you waer this as a messenger?
The fixed strap seems uncomfortable for left handed :(...still, great review !
Good point E V! This sling doesn't allow for a seamless use for lefties. We wish more brans allowed for an ambidextrous strap, like the Pacsafe Venturesafe, for example: packhacker.com/travel-gear/pacsafe/venturesafe-x-anti-theft-sling-pack/#pricing-comparison
- Tom
Would you use it to carry a mirrorless camera and a small lens?
A mirrorless camera and small lens would definitely fit but there are better bags for that. We would want some more protection if we were to carry those. You may want to consider the Peak Design Everyday Sling or the Moment Rugged Camera Sling.
Check out our reviews here:
packhacker.com/travel-gear/moment/rugged-camera-sling-6l/
packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-sling-6l-v2/
- Austin
If the straps dangle more than you like, take it to a seamstress to shorten.
Great review! What water bottle is that?
It is the Purist Collective Mover 18oz Bottle.
Check our review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/purist-collective/mover-18oz-bottle/
- Austin
What tech pouch were you using in this please?
Hey Jon!
That's the Aer Slim Pouch. You can check our our review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/slim-pouch/
- Austin
@@PackHacker2 the aer slim pouch has a loop and a different zipperpull
guess it's the moment small tech organiser.
Will it go underseat on a plane? I don't mean like RYANAIR or SPIRIT, I mean on a normal airline, like DELTA or AMERICAN...
That thumb nail is yummy 😋
🤙🤙🤙
@@PackHacker2I agree I need to see more of Lauren wearing the bags while getting a backside view 🍑😎
I’m a righty have to sling over right shoulder AER is famous for doing this they have great looking bags I think they could put more effort into the strapping hate straps that just dangle. Peak design has incorporated there access straps to be tucked inside koodos to peak for a wonderful idea. Great looking bag but too many important features that don’t pass 🤷🏻♀️
I don’t see the point in this bag, it’s huge. why not just get a backpack instead, same thing just one less strap
Don't have to remove to access...just pull it around..and easy to maneuver in cabs, etc
This looks like a knockoff of the 5.11 Tactical LV10. The LV10 is so much better and has more features
The tactical is a far less "clean" looking bag. This is more streamlined and flexible for business/casual looks.
Tactical LV10 is UGLY