I have been looking for the perfect everyday bag, and currently have the Aer Travel Pack 2. I was literally thinking to myself recently, "man if Aer would just make the City Pack a bit bigger" and they read my mind! Lol love it. Probably gonna buy when I can justify the purchase
Thank you for your videos!! I've been watching your videos for a few months and will be getting the Aer City Pack Pro for Christmas!! :) I'm so excited I can't wait.
This reminds me of my Goruck GR2 but without the militaristic aesthetic. Thinking of getting it in gray since I wanted a more neutral color and style option. It definitely could have made use of compression straps though.
This is more of an update to the Lunar Pack collaboration Aer had with Ministry of Supply. It uses the same main body with good updates to the fabric and the addition of some front and side pockets. They also changed the water bottle pocket from a fully-zippered/enclosed design to an exposed one. Only criticism would be the location of that side D ring right above the water bottle pocket. It should’ve been on the opposite side (esp since they got rid of the side handle) b/c as is, if you lash anything to it, it’ll either interfere with getting your water bottle or it’ll be just a little unhygienic if you have an open-lipped bottle.
If you're testing the Nooz, you might want to test carrying them in their case in a front pants pocket. That's how I carried mine but it ended up rubbing on the lenses and scuffing them. This would be good to mention given their portability. I ended up switching to a soft reading glasses sleeve and continue to be happy with my pair (minus scratched lenses)
@@PackHacker2 Nice review! I used your affiliate link and ordered the City Pack Pro last week and the bag arrived yesterday. There's nothing more I could ask for and I'll be holding on to this bag for a really long time. Keep up the good work.
@@Shin_Igami666hows the bag after 9 months? I'm contemplating it but I'm afraid of the depth being too deep and the bag "sagging" backwards as shown in the video.
Is the 4L less in this pack over the TP3S even noticeable? Given this one is 2cm shorter and 2cm narrower, I’m just curious if that little of a difference actually impacts the capacity of the bag, or if they both fit just as much and the 2cm extra on the TP3S is just used up by the added handles/buckled.
I just returned a travel 3 small and am getting this one instead. The problem with the Travel is that even the small is too big to use when not traveling. The city seems like it will work for a large EDC or a small travel bag.
@@MrMLKdid you end up holding onto the CPP? I returned my TP3S too, just too heavy when empty for me, and way too heavy when loaded. Wondering how you like this one. I'm only concerned it's too deep and will sag backwards as demonstrated in this video.
I prefer Salt-Lake Compact 25.5 L Travel Pack. It's bomb-proof. You should watch the reviews, it's an awesome backpack. ... "Please take this info with a grain of salt" - Sun Tzu's former salty friend
Will be interesting when they bring out day pack pro version, assuming they will. Have already a travel pack3 small, maybe waist money getting the city pack pro.
As for the City Pack Pro, any chance does a Yeti 26oz rambler fit in the water bottle holder? Lastly, given the choice between the X-Pac and the ballistic Nylon material, which would you choose and why?
I prefer salt-impregnated carbon-kevlar, it's the strongest material, has been used successfully in combat-proven ballistic vests. Wisdom saya you have to take this info with a grain of salt. ... "Always listen carefully to what wisdom says." - Sun Tzu's former private cook
It couldve been perfect for me if the 2nd compartment has better opening and organization like its non pro sibling. And yes i know that the travel pack 3 small looks like that but i hated the elevated water bottle style, too much straps and still larger than this. This is a better design atleast for me, with that crazy organization style of the tp3s/cp regular
Why is it that the City Pack when worn and you look the wearer in side view it looks like it is not upright that the top portion is leaning backwards. I dont that it looks like it is not upright and is leaning away from the wrarer. 😮
You should take a look at Salt-Lake Compact Travel Pack. A superb baxkpack. ... "Please take this internet info with a truck-load of salts" - Sun Tzu's former combat advisor
@@v4714v yea, the only reason why i didnt get the tp3s was that it was stupidly heavy. 3.5lb for 28L is just bad. This iteration is way better for traveling. The tp3s is over-engineered to the point where it’s actually not that great of a travel bag anymore. The extra features they add literally help create the problem they’re trying to solve.
Comparing it to the Bellroy Transit Backpack, which do you prefer? Don’t know if those 4L of capacity actually make a big difference or not. Can you fit a Peak Design Medium Pouch and a Small one in this one too? Or are they too big for the City Pro?
I have a Bellroy Transit bag and a little over a year after having it I'm really disappointed in the build quality. The zipper tags are all ripping off and it's irksome having to replace them all.
I have a good question if somebody who has experience with Aer bags could answer it for me. I've really been looking into these bags and I'm loving their versatility and modern aesthetic, however the only thing drawing my attention in a negative way is that it seems their laptop sleeves are geared toward thinner macbook-like styles. As someone with a thicker laptop (Lenovo Legion 7, not terribly thick), will anything thicker fit? At least to me, the sleeves look super tight even without anything in them. Thank you in advance :)
I have a legion 7i gen 7. And I have a Day Pack 2 X-Pac and a City Pack Pro X-Pac. My laptop fits in both backpacks, but the Day Pack barely fits in (like the zipper can scratch the laptop's edge if the laptop is not fully sitted). My City pack has a deeper but not wider laptop sleeve compare to the Day pack (though, it is still a tight fit for my laptop). Hope this helps!
Honestly I feel like this pack is just a travel pack 3 small that was released in response to the feedback that the tp3s was waaaaay too heavy. Obviously they don’t want to release another travel pack series only one year after their series release so they took something from another line and made it into this instead.
Really does seem like a worse version of the Travel Pack 3 Small. Both expensive and bulky, but this lacks load lifters, side handles, compression straps, detachable optional hip belt, full admin panel, etc. I suppose they target the people who think that the TP3 Small is too bulky, but this one still is. You just lose a lot of the features. Sure get the "worst-of-both worlds" impression here.
Yeah if it was a little bit cheaper than it would make more sense. This pack is 1 lb lighter than the TP3S, so that might be a pull for smaller sized individuals.
I love this review so much because of the water bottle part.. finally someone reviewed the water bottle holder
Tom can you tell us the internal main compartment measurements vs the travel pack 3 small ??
You need to test how Aer's packing cubes fit inside this bag!
please do a comparison between the normal city pack and this one
Thanks for the suggestion, Daniel! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
I have been looking for the perfect everyday bag, and currently have the Aer Travel Pack 2. I was literally thinking to myself recently, "man if Aer would just make the City Pack a bit bigger" and they read my mind! Lol love it. Probably gonna buy when I can justify the purchase
When you get it, let us know what you think, Sam!
-Eric
How is the backpack?
Would it be worth to get a city pack if I already own a travel pack 3? I think the travel pack is a little big for edc
Thank you for your videos!! I've been watching your videos for a few months and will be getting the Aer City Pack Pro for Christmas!! :) I'm so excited I can't wait.
You’ll have to let us know how you like it 😃 Thank you for your kind words and support!
-Eric
Love the makeup you got going.
Please do a comparison with aer travel pack 3 small. Plus the weight differences. Thx 🙏
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along 😃
-Eric
This reminds me of my Goruck GR2 but without the militaristic aesthetic. Thinking of getting it in gray since I wanted a more neutral color and style option. It definitely could have made use of compression straps though.
If you get it, let us know how you like it! We love hearing how folks use gear.
-Eric
Did you ever get the Gray color? Just curious as I'm trying to decide between that one and the X-PAC.
@@TMACTHEKNIFE nah, i decided to save my money since I rarely use my backpack except for traveling and occasionally rucking
This looks like a good contender for EDC and travel. Thanks for reviewing. What is the foldable keyboard that you use?
Should I get this in cordura or x pac
This is more of an update to the Lunar Pack collaboration Aer had with Ministry of Supply. It uses the same main body with good updates to the fabric and the addition of some front and side pockets. They also changed the water bottle pocket from a fully-zippered/enclosed design to an exposed one. Only criticism would be the location of that side D ring right above the water bottle pocket. It should’ve been on the opposite side (esp since they got rid of the side handle) b/c as is, if you lash anything to it, it’ll either interfere with getting your water bottle or it’ll be just a little unhygienic if you have an open-lipped bottle.
Thanks for your detailed insights!
-Eric
Agreed. Though, I would have loved to see a Navy blue color way from Aer. I love their design, but want a little more color in my life.
What packing cube combo would fit in this bag?
If you're testing the Nooz, you might want to test carrying them in their case in a front pants pocket. That's how I carried mine but it ended up rubbing on the lenses and scuffing them. This would be good to mention given their portability. I ended up switching to a soft reading glasses sleeve and continue to be happy with my pair (minus scratched lenses)
I was planning to buy the Travel Pack 3 (small). Good thing I waited for a new design and this is perfect for Me.
Thanks for sharing 😃
-Eric
@@PackHacker2
Nice review!
I used your affiliate link and ordered the City Pack Pro last week and the bag arrived yesterday.
There's nothing more I could ask for and I'll be holding on to this bag for a really long time.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching and using the link 😃 Let us know how you like the pack!
-Eric
@@Shin_Igami666hows the bag after 9 months? I'm contemplating it but I'm afraid of the depth being too deep and the bag "sagging" backwards as shown in the video.
Is the 4L less in this pack over the TP3S even noticeable? Given this one is 2cm shorter and 2cm narrower, I’m just curious if that little of a difference actually impacts the capacity of the bag, or if they both fit just as much and the 2cm extra on the TP3S is just used up by the added handles/buckled.
travel 3 seems like a better option with that added space ... love that you can sinch it down and make it a city pack.
Thanks for sharing your insights 🤙
-Eric
I just returned a travel 3 small and am getting this one instead. The problem with the Travel is that even the small is too big to use when not traveling. The city seems like it will work for a large EDC or a small travel bag.
@@MrMLKdid you end up holding onto the CPP? I returned my TP3S too, just too heavy when empty for me, and way too heavy when loaded. Wondering how you like this one. I'm only concerned it's too deep and will sag backwards as demonstrated in this video.
@@DeejayJimmy90 i did. Its enough smaller i can use it in the city when i need a large day pack, but still large enough to take on trips.
Hi! Love your videos! Do you prefer this to the ALPAKA elements pro?
I prefer Salt-Lake Compact 25.5 L Travel Pack. It's bomb-proof.
You should watch the reviews, it's an awesome backpack.
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"Please take this info with a grain of salt"
- Sun Tzu's former salty friend
Thank you! I’ll check it out
I wish this had the same admin area as the travel pack 3 small. This admin area doesn't have much of anything.
Great review. I need this bag :)
My initial thought was this should be the flight pack and the flight pack should be the city pack pro
Will be interesting when they bring out day pack pro version, assuming they will.
Have already a travel pack3 small, maybe waist money getting the city pack pro.
What would you guys go for? The Aer CPP or Aer Flight pack 3? seems like a really difficult choice to make.
What are the differences between and Pro and NonPro bag. That’s what I really want to hear to make a determination on what to buy.
Just a better front facing camera and no headphone jack.
Pro also has fast wireless charging cause they removed the charging jack
Pro has a finger print sensor. The regular has none.
What do you recommend for larger guys, make broader chest for fit.
As for the City Pack Pro, any chance does a Yeti 26oz rambler fit in the water bottle holder? Lastly, given the choice between the X-Pac and the ballistic Nylon material, which would you choose and why?
I prefer salt-impregnated carbon-kevlar, it's the strongest material, has been used successfully in combat-proven ballistic vests.
Wisdom saya you have to take this info with a grain of salt.
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"Always listen carefully to what wisdom says."
- Sun Tzu's former private cook
It couldve been perfect for me if the 2nd compartment has better opening and organization like its non pro sibling. And yes i know that the travel pack 3 small looks like that but i hated the elevated water bottle style, too much straps and still larger than this. This is a better design atleast for me, with that crazy organization style of the tp3s/cp regular
11;45 WHAT SIZE. WAS THAT PEAK DESIGN PACKABLLE CUBE????
Why is it that the City Pack when worn and you look the wearer in side view it looks like it is not upright that the top portion is leaning backwards. I dont that it looks like it is not upright and is leaning away from the wrarer. 😮
How does this compare to the equivalent Alpaka (eg Elements Travel Backpack)?
Hey Tom, what hat was that inside the pack in the pocket below the mesh pocket? Thanks!
Western Rise Versa hat! I have one and it’s absolutely spectacular!
Aer city pack pro vs. Aer flight pack 3 as a college/school bag?
You should take a look at Salt-Lake Compact Travel Pack.
A superb baxkpack.
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"Please take this internet info with a truck-load of salts"
- Sun Tzu's former combat advisor
Any plans to review the LTT backpack? Not sure if Linus sent the backpack to reliable bag reviewers like you guys.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll pass it along.
-Eric
It seems so similar to the travel pack 3 small
does this reg cordura ver fits more item ?? vs the xpac version coz it seems like it expands compared to xpac
Are the middle chest straps removable? The ones that connect the two main arms of the backpack.
The Travel Pack 3 Small is only $20 more and you get load lifters, a side handle and a full admin panel.
And a whole extra pound of empty weight...super unoptimized for travel. Would travel with this over that any day
And a detachable hip belt. That one is HUGE for me.
The Travel Pack 3 Small is 28L. It's fairly large for EDC, especially for smaller people. At 22L this bag is way more geared for daily commuting.
@@Andorski this is 24L. If you’re looking for a more EDC backpack, the flight pack would make more sense than this I’d argue.
@@v4714v yea, the only reason why i didnt get the tp3s was that it was stupidly heavy. 3.5lb for 28L is just bad.
This iteration is way better for traveling. The tp3s is over-engineered to the point where it’s actually not that great of a travel bag anymore.
The extra features they add literally help create the problem they’re trying to solve.
Comparing it to the Bellroy Transit Backpack, which do you prefer? Don’t know if those 4L of capacity actually make a big difference or not. Can you fit a Peak Design Medium Pouch and a Small one in this one too? Or are they too big for the City Pro?
I have a Bellroy Transit bag and a little over a year after having it I'm really disappointed in the build quality. The zipper tags are all ripping off and it's irksome having to replace them all.
I have a good question if somebody who has experience with Aer bags could answer it for me. I've really been looking into these bags and I'm loving their versatility and modern aesthetic, however the only thing drawing my attention in a negative way is that it seems their laptop sleeves are geared toward thinner macbook-like styles. As someone with a thicker laptop (Lenovo Legion 7, not terribly thick), will anything thicker fit? At least to me, the sleeves look super tight even without anything in them. Thank you in advance :)
I have a legion 7i gen 7. And I have a Day Pack 2 X-Pac and a City Pack Pro X-Pac. My laptop fits in both backpacks, but the Day Pack barely fits in (like the zipper can scratch the laptop's edge if the laptop is not fully sitted). My City pack has a deeper but not wider laptop sleeve compare to the Day pack (though, it is still a tight fit for my laptop). Hope this helps!
Will a 32oz Nalgene fit?
Would 2 small AER packing cubes and 1 AER large packing cubes fit together in this city pack pro?
Did you find the answer to this question?
@ yeah it fits all inside the city pack pro
Tom is this Aer pack a 22Liter pack?
24L
It’s 24 liters! More info here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/aer/city-pack-pro/
-Eric
Tom can you please tell me the model of your wallet? thanks!
That’s the RE:FORM RE:02 (Card Holder)! More info: packhacker.com/travel-gear/reform/re02-card-holder/
-Eric
What size Packing Cube was that from Peak Design -- Small??
Yes
LTT Backpack review when?
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What’s the largest water bottle that can fit comfortably in the water bottle pocket?
This is the question I'm always going to ask, too. If it can't fit a 32 ounce Nalgene/Hydroflask diameter bottle, it's an automatic pass for me.
It definitely can’t fit a 32 oz bottle.
@@bachnguyen7411 thanks!
This fits under plane seat ✈️????
Will test this out on Tuesday
how high is the false bottom ?
Anyone knows from where’s the toiletries bag from?
Looking for something compact like this
That’s the Gravel Explorer MINI Toiletry Bag! More info: packhacker.com/travel-gear/gravel/explorer-mini-toiletry-bag/
-Eric
@@PackHacker2 thank you Eric
Near perfect but one thing I hope is the zip of the utility portion can go lower, all the way down to the middle, not one quarter from top.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
-Eric
Honestly I feel like this pack is just a travel pack 3 small that was released in response to the feedback that the tp3s was waaaaay too heavy.
Obviously they don’t want to release another travel pack series only one year after their series release so they took something from another line and made it into this instead.
it is very similar to the Aer Travel Pack
There are definitely some similarities!
-Eric
What should I get, this or the Travel Pack 3 small??
Travel pack, loadlifters, compression straps and better admin panel i think.
Travel Pack small is 28L. City Pack Pro is 22L and is small enough to store under airplane seat as a personal item.
What wallet is that? I know it’s a random question but I was intrigued by how compact it was.
No locking zippers :( ..
Does this backpack fits a 17 inches laptop? my laptop dimensions is 39.5cm x 27.5cm.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I have an osprey nebula
i carry a lot of documents, show me where to put my documents.
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Really does seem like a worse version of the Travel Pack 3 Small. Both expensive and bulky, but this lacks load lifters, side handles, compression straps, detachable optional hip belt, full admin panel, etc.
I suppose they target the people who think that the TP3 Small is too bulky, but this one still is. You just lose a lot of the features. Sure get the "worst-of-both worlds" impression here.
Yeah if it was a little bit cheaper than it would make more sense. This pack is 1 lb lighter than the TP3S, so that might be a pull for smaller sized individuals.
I dont know maybe its just me, but I hate the fact that it pulls your back and doesn’t stay firm on your shoulders