The zippers themselves have custom, oversized Aer zipper pulls, which are nice and easy to grab, but were a little too slick for my liking. Zippers are a mix of YKK AquaGuard and what looks like a YKK #8. The entire exterior is 1680D Cordura which is light but durable and will shed light rain just fine. Tech SpecsĪer has gone all in on quality materials for the Travel Pack 2, which is necessary when you think about how much wear and tear travel gear goes through. This pack, like the rest of Aer’s lineup, was designed in San Francisco and manufactured in China. The Travel Pack 2 was designed with one-bag flyers in mind, focusing on offering convenience and ample space for both short and long trips. Since I have not used the previous version of this pack, the Travel Pack 2 will be reviewed based on how it stands alone rather than what was changed or improved upon. This bag falls into the latter, being the second iteration of this specific pack. Aer’s bags all fall into one of two categories: work or travel. Their styling is unique and has an obvious West Coast influence, so it’s no surprise that they call San Francisco home. They focus on simple, functional bags that lend themselves well to travel, whether it’s to and from work or through airport security. Aer is a relatively new player in the bag game, getting their start in 2014 through crowdfunding, like many other makers nowadays.

Aer travel pack