Aer Duffel Pack 3 Review (vs Duffel Pack 2!)

Рет қаралды 31,936

Күн бұрын

Aer has just launched their newest update to the famous duffel pack. Is it the ultimate work / gym backpack?
🎒 Get this pack → go.nomadsnation.com/Aer-duffe...
🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉🏼 www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
**********
00:00 - Intro
0:36 - Comparison
2:38 - Gist
3:32 - Front
6:57 - Middle
9:29 - Back
12:56 - Pros & Cons
14:08 - Who it's for
**********
Do YOU want to build a backpack with me? 🎒
Join our email list to get a behind-the-scenes look and to be able to vote on key features of the bag.
Learn more 👉🏼 nomadsnation.com/building-a-b...
**********
Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?
Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 district.net/nomads
**********
Aer has a cult-like following and for good reason. All of their bags are comfortable, simple to use, and have a strictly minimalist design aesthetic.
The Aer Duffel Pack 3 is their latest update to the duffel pack series, which, confusingly, is not a duffel bag. It's a backpack with the main opening and organizational style of a duffel, but it goes on your back instead. It's perfect for people with active lifestyles because it has a shoe compartment, two water bottle holders, and easy organization for your exercise clothes.
**********
Get the Aer Duffel Pack 3 if…
✅ You like urban styling.
✅ You go to the gym before or after work.
✅ You like to play basketball or football.
✅ You live an active lifestyle where you need a shoe compartment.
Updated link - get the best price here → go.nomadsnation.com/Aer-duffe...
**********
DO NOT get the Aer duffel pack 3 if…
❌ You want a backpack that looks more like a backpack, but still want to go to the gym/ do exercise with it. the pack below has almost all the same features, but looks more traditional... 👇🏼
🎒 Modern Dayfarer backpack
✍🏼 Same function, different look
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/2YKTfuv
👉🏼 Visit their website: go.nomadsnation.com/modern-da...
❌ You go hiking. I know.. you can use any bag for hiking, but the Aer Duffel Pack 3 is not really designed for it. The two suggestions below will do much better at hiking, as well as looking urban... 👇🏼
🎒 Boundary Supply Errant Backpack
✍🏼 Adventure / urban pack, feature-heavy
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/3CedQos
👉🏼 Visit their website: go.nomadsnation.com/bs-errant...
🎒 Able Carry Daily backpack
✍🏼Adventure / urban pack, minimalist
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/3C8ltNm
👉🏼 Visit their website: go.nomadsnation.com/able-carr...
❌ IF you are a hardcore gym-goer. if you need to bring things like a weight belt, knee protectors, wrist protectors, chalk, etc. then the capacity of the Aer duffel pack 2 might be a little bit limiting for you. Our suggestion below will fit all your gym gear and then some. … 👇🏼
🎒 King Kong Plus 26
✍🏼 Medium gym pack, external shoe compartment
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/3wGKJcs
👉🏼 Visit their website: go.nomadsnation.com/plus26-ba...
🎒 King Kong Edge 35
✍🏼 Large gym pack, internal shoe compartment
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/3C989IF
👉🏼 Visit their website: go.nomadsnation.com/edge35-ba...
**********
Specs/Features/Summary
To get the best price, use this link 👉🏼 go.nomadsnation.com/Aer-duffe...
• Capacity: 21.4 Liters
• Internal shoe compartment
• Two water bottle holders
• Cordura ballistic nylon exterior materials
• Well-padded laptop sleeve - up to 16" laptop
**********
Looking to have YOUR backpack reviewed? Contact Aaron at Aaron@nomadsnation.com
**********
Affiliate Disclosure: We hope you enjoyed our Aer Duffel Pack 3 review! To support our channel, we use affiliate links in our content. Clicking on these links and making a purchase helps us keep creating great videos (at no extra cost to you!)
Free Gear Disclosure: We often receive free gear for our reviews, but this does not influence our opinions. We always provide honest reviews-if a product isn't up to par, we'll tell you.

Пікірлер: 75

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

Do you want to help me build a game-changing backpack? 👉🏼 nomadsnation.com/building-a-backpack

@TeynG 2 жыл бұрын

I've been bingewatching your channel for the past few hours. Thanks for the fantastic content Aaron! You're going to make me spend way too much money on too many backpacks though!

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Teyn, and I know the curse of wanting to spend WAYYYY too much money on backpacks 😂

@Bryan3247 Жыл бұрын

I used your link and bought it. I was hesitant to spend the money since I already have several backpacks, but I’m so glad I did. It’s perfect in every way for me. Your reviews helped me to make the right choice. Thank you!

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@mudzungg 3 жыл бұрын

Most practical backpack review period !

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the love dude! Be sure to subscribe - we’ve got some big announcements coming up 💪🏽💪🏽

@Seanonyoutube 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as always

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love Sean!

@elinoorani18 Жыл бұрын

came for the bag, stayed for the guy, funny and good persona

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Much appreciated

@NitroCigarette 3 жыл бұрын

Something I'd like to see is durability tests. I know it can obviously be expensive to rip a bag up or take knives to it, etc. But it would be nice to see how some bags fare against things like knives (since that is a common theft tactic) and or catching on things like fences, etc. Maybe how easy they are to clean once muddy or something as well.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Great recommendation! We did throw the Nomatic Suitcase down a flight of concrete stairs, but maybe it's time to sharpen the knife and reallyyyy test the durability of the backpacks 😏. Thanks for the comment!

@Youknowthebo 3 жыл бұрын

Great comparison and great video. I haven't tested the new AER Duffel yet. But looking at all of the changes that you mentioned, I have to say that I do prefer the second version. Keep up the great work ;-)

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Bo! Not just for the awesome comment, but for also being one of the OG’s of backpack reviews and inspiring us to do the same 💪🏽💪🏽

@Youknowthebo 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation BTW. I have not forgotten your email. I will reply as soon as I can. Life is a bit crazy at the moment. Thank you very much for your patience.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

@@Youknowthebo all good my man! Looking very forward to hearing from you :)

@mitchellkirkham844 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Aer Duffle Pack 2 and I love the design of the 3 except the reduced volume and the water bottle pockets. I like that the water bottle pocket on the second version can hold a bottle outwards from the back and not compress the contents as much as it appears the third version does. If I had the third version I would probably end up putting my bottle inside the bag to maintain the aesthetic and because I would be worried about it slipping out. Love the video, keep it up!

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Great analysis Mitchell, and thanks for the love! I def like both versions of the Duffel, but agree with your points about the reduced volume and the aesthetic.

@wilsonlyt5765 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Sorry to ask but does the duffel bag 3 keeps the water bottle elastic band to prevent the bottle from falling? I'm struggling between buying the 2 or 3 which I don't really need 2 water bottle holders and prefer the little organization pocket. Though I like the upgraded interior materials.

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

@@wilsonlyt5765 not sure mate unfortunately I don’t have the bag anymore. I’d recommend reaching out to Aer - they’ll get you sorted 💪🏾

@losaechao9393 3 жыл бұрын

Will you be doing a review on the aer fit pack 3? I feel like this one would be a little too big for me but it looks nice af though.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lo! Def reviewing the Aer Fit Pack 3, hopefully live in a few weeks. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't already so you know when the review is live 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@anthonyholland8549 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reviews! I'm looking for something for my partner, who walks to work (about 20 minutes including hills/stairs) with her sizeable handbag, and a separate lunch bag as well. There must be something stylish that can easily contain a women's handbag so that when she gets to work she can just extract it. Also, for carrying her laptop to and from work at the start and end of the week. The best so far looks like this one, the Duffel Pack 3, in grey.

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anthony thanks for your question - I would say I’m not an expert in stylish womens carry BUT I think this bag check all your boxes. Plus it’s super comfy :)

@anthonyholland8549 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Thank you!

@herrojangjang 3 жыл бұрын

Um. Most importantly though... ... Where do I get these mini finger hand thingies?!?!!!! Elevating the demonstrations for sure - definite touch of class, also really selling me on the INTERIOR MATERIALS and so forth ;) Thanks for the always excellent reviews, been looking forward to this one! Also can't wait for some upcoming packs I see already mentioned in other comments :)

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the comments! Those little plastic hands are a big hit haha, everyone loves them!

@dwilfred923 4 ай бұрын

Hi Aaron! is there any other alternative for like a bigger backpack gym/office use probably around 25-28L other than the wayfarer? Thanks! awesome review as always!

@Nomads.Nation 4 ай бұрын

Cheers! Unfortunately I can’t think of any that size that are very office-friendly. If you don’t need a separate shoe compartment though your options will open significantly

@TheInnovatrixAI 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I was wondering how the grey color look in person? Keep those good video’s coming

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Will do! And unfortunately I haven’t seen it in person :(

@peytonvogt3319 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think this would be a good fit for college? I love working out which is why I want the shoe compartment but I would also need room for my laptop, iPad, and I could possible use the duffle part for any text books.

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

My only concern would be the textbooks due to the duffel style opening. The Modern Dayfarer Backpack might be a better fit for your needs

@gripperharris 3 жыл бұрын

hmmm nice looking bag and well padded but the volume would worry me... I have the sterkman duffel backpack thing... not as premium as this bag but does have a good level of tech organisation and 30+litres (claims 40l but can't see it) so for me a better balance... and cheaper at £70-90 depending on the deals you can get. also comes with raincover, shoe bag, laundry bag and compression packing cube. as I say not the same quality but... space organisation and extras

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment as well as turning me on to Sterkman - I'll add them to our wish-list to review!

@gripperharris 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation I don't see them as premium but they are a good budget option if its an occasional use... we use it for the kids holiday clothes.., plus our 2 peak duffels for ourselves.. when we go away in the car. ... but the sterkmann duffel is a hybrid... there is also a sterkmann bag that looks very similar to the pakt duffel an the peak design tech pouch as well 🤔... all are cheaper

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

@@gripperharris Got it, it's a cool-looking brand, and obviously much more budget-friendly. And yeah that tech pouch looks shockingly similar to PD pouch 🤔

@Catelynmeow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! I want to get this backpack (through your link, of course) but I’m concerned about the non-waterproof laptop compartment zippers. Do you think my laptop would get wet if I walked two minutes through a parking lot in moderate-heavy rain?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love Adrienne! Tbh, zippers in general are usually pretty good about keeping water out, but two minutes in a parking lot in moderate-heavy rain might be pushing it... Maybe look into the Modern Dayfarer Backpack? It's also a gym pack with a shoe compartment but the laptop compartment IS waterproof. Either way let me know if you have any questions! -> moderndayfarer.com/products/dayfarer?rfsn=5176511.fc8010e

@Catelynmeow 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Thank you for the prompt reply! Shortly after posting this message, I found your video on the Wandrd Prvke and instantly fell in love at first sight with the pack, waterproof or not, and that's the one I ended up purchasing! It turns out that they recently released a new revision of that pack, so the timing was perfect!

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

@@Catelynmeow So glad to hear Adrienne! The PRVKE is an amazing pack, and the new versions are stellar. Plz let us know what you think of it once it arrives!!

@TheInnovatrixAI 3 жыл бұрын

@Nomads Nation, I purchased the grey AER duffle 2 which I received last week. The duffle color is more like a smoke grey which is cool. AER is selling the duffle 2 for $136 as of last week. Thanks again for your honest review.

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the kind words! And great to know about the deal - thanks for letting us know!

@DannyJSchwe45 Жыл бұрын

I am technically looking for a backpack for college/work/workout. I am in med school and will be away from home a lot. This is almost perfect, but I really wanted it to be a duffle in the aspect that I could use shoulder straps. Do you know of a backpack that fits this. Or is this the closest I will get?

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

This is as close as it will get, unless you get a duffel/backpack fusion, like the Monarc Settra or Boundary Supply Duffel, but they are big. Alternatively you could check out a 3-in-1 like the Black Ember Forge

@brackodejacko 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job gentlemen. Will you be getting the new Prvke?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kent! Already received both the new Prvks but our 'to-edit' backlog is insane right now, hopefully they'll be live in a few months time!

@brackodejacko 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation Whoa! Sad to hear that it's so far down the line, but I'm SUPER happy to hear that we have a ton of videos to look forward to

@dzubmariner 3 жыл бұрын

You reckon it would be a good few nights kinda travel pack?

@Nomads.Nation 3 жыл бұрын

As long as you pack light - hells to the yes!

@micahhlc 2 жыл бұрын

because of you, i decide to limit my choice between northface and this bag. purely because of you. gonna buy it probably this week. im a fan of north face though...

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Micah! I haven't reviewed any North Face bags, but they are obviously extremely popular and for good reason. Let us know what you end up getting!

@datadallin Жыл бұрын

How often does aer come out with new models?

@Nomads.Nation Жыл бұрын

I’d say every 2-3 years. Really depends

@Rob-ty3ig 7 ай бұрын

ive watched so many videos, and yet i cant make my mind up between the duffel pack 3 and the air gym duffel

@Nomads.Nation 7 ай бұрын

Backpacks are always a better pick in my opinion due to their comfort

@dwilfred923 4 ай бұрын

same boat here! which one did you end up with?

@Rob-ty3ig 4 ай бұрын

@@dwilfred923 i ended up trying the travel pack 3, too big but liked it, then the city pack, just alittle too small, just and now ive got for the city pack pro in xpac. love it

@some5794 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so torn between this and the PRVKE 41L

@Nomads.Nation 2 жыл бұрын

Two completely different packs dude. If you need a larger travel backpack then go with the WANDRD 41. If you need a smaller everyday carry for the gym then go with the Aer duffel pack 3

@some5794 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation i just went with the Wandrd because I need a bag for the gym, but big enough for a weekend.