Travel Pack 3

Using the Aer TP3 in Europe and wouldn't recommend it unless aesthetics matter: it feels both too large and not big enough at once.

“I am currently in Europe with the Aer TP3. Unless aesthetically are super important to you I would not recommend it.”

Settled on the Aer Travel Pack 3, which is much more comfortable and better looking than the Farpoint.

“I settled on the aer tp3, it’s much more comfy and looks better. Other than that, the farpoint wins.”

Bought the Aer Travel Pack 3 35L for a professional two-week Japan trip and got by fine; the hip belt is sold separately and the straps don't pack away.

“I bought the Aer since it looked a little less hike-y, and got by just fine with 35L.”

Packs his Aer Travel Pack 3 for 2+ weeks of international work travel (~70 days a year) and says the kit works great for him.

“This kit has been put together though a lot of trial and error over the last couple of years. It works great for me, but may not be perfect for you and your needs.”

Has taken his Aer TP3 on several overseas trips as his only carry-on with no issue, even on stricter airlines.

“taken my aer tp3 on several overseas trips as my only carry on and I've never had an issue. Even on some stricter airlines i manage to slip by.”

Found the Aer Travel Pack 3 35L uncomfortable because of its weight.

“I recently got the AER TP3 35L and it was uncomfortable due to the weight.”

Calls the Aer Travel Pack an amazing bag but so heavy that he is debating a return.

“I agree on Aer Travel Pack. Amazing bag but just so heavy. I just got it recently and debating a return.”

Finds the Aer Travel Pack 3 very functional and better looking than his Allpa, though heavier.

“I also have an Aer Travel Pack 3 which also very functional, heavier, but I give it an edge on aesthetics.”

Has had zero trouble with the coated zippers peeling on his Aer Travel Pack 3.

“I have Aer's TP3 and have zero trouble with coated zips peeling.”

A travelling medic who got the X-Pac TP3 a month ago to look elegant in cities yet survive rough hikes; loves it so far and has had compliments.

“Just got the Aer TP3 X-Pac about a month ago. Work as a hiking and travel medic travelling full time so I wanted to feel elegant in the city and”

Took the TP3 with a hip belt on a two-month Greece, France and Italy trip while working remotely; compressed everything with a Peak Design cube and found it versatile, though it will be asked to be removed from under the seat.

“Okay so, survived the trip so here’s the recap/gear review. (Apologies in advance for the messy formatting)”

Pretty pleased with the TP3 after using it on a two-week solo trip.

“Pretty pleased with this bag. Used it on a 2 week solo trip.”

Frequent traveler and commuter who switched from a Peak Design Travel Pack because its organization was slightly off; loves the TP3 with a 16in laptop and iPad at 7-10 kg.

“I’m not only a very frequent traveler for my job, but also commute between my main apartment close to work and the second apartment my girlfriend and I are having”

As happy as the OP with his TP3; the optional hip belts are a godsend for walking all day with a 14-18 kg load.

“I've also got the Aer Travel Pack 3, and while expensive to import into Europe I'm as happy with it as OP is.”

Uses the hip belt when flying or travelling by train with longer walks, which relieves the shoulders and makes the TP3 very comfortable when packed.

“I have the TP3 and hip belt. When using it as a weekender and going by car I don’t use it, but when flying or travelling by train with longer”

Has used the TP3, Synik 30, GR2 and others and finds the TP3 easily the best bag for his work-from-home-plus-flying use, though the Synik is better for day to day.

“I have used an AER TP3, Tom Bihn Synik 30, GR2, and an ILE Default”

Long-term X-Pac TP3 owner since April 2022 who still uses it a lot and has zero regrets, with no premature wear.

“enough time has passed to give a proper long-term review instead of the usual “just unboxed it” hype.”

Two years in, the X-Pac TP3 build quality is impeccable and he expects to still travel with it in his 50s.

“I bought the x-pac version of this as well about 2 years ago and been on a couple trips with it since. Here's my thoughts as well since I don't”

Travelling with the TP3 and found he needed neither the bathroom bag nor tech bag he bought since it has space for everything.

“Ya… I’m travelling with the TP3 and bought a bathroom bag and tech bag with it. Turns out I needed neither because unless you want a hanging bathroom bag, it’s got space for everything.”

Liked the TP3 but sold it because he did not use the admin panel as intended and so could not make the best use of the liters it takes.

“I just sold my TP3, and I actually really liked it. It got to the point where I didn't need to manage my kit in the admin panel the way”

Bought it for the compartments and ruggedness but found it too heavy and too big on her frame for daily use, and uncomfortable.

“I bought it thinking I would love all of the compartments and the ruggedness but it was just too heavy and big for daily use for my body frame. I”

Had a TP3 and other Aer bags that were super comfortable and amazing, but always sold them for weight; moved to a Patagonia MLC 30.

“Yeah, agree. I don’t need ultralight, but Aer (and the likes of Aer) is actually ultraheavy. I’ve had many Aer bags and always end up selling them because of the”

Used the 35L TP3 as his one-bag loadout for a 7-day Hawaii trip across 28F to 85F and says it would serve him well indefinitely.

“I just came back from a 7d trip to Hawaii and thought I'd share my onebag loadout. It covered me in temps ranging from 28F - 85F”

Picks the TP3 for its harness system, saying nothing else he has tried compares.

“TP3 because of the harness system. I’ve tried others and nothing compares.”

Owns the TP3 Ultra and appreciates the flat, unobtrusive admin panel and the Fidlock compression straps, which he actually uses.

“Having both the TP3 Ultra and Cordura CPP2, I appreciate the admin panel and the flexibility (it's flat and unobtrusive so if you don't want to use it at all”

Owns the TP3 and a Tom Bihn Techonaut; loves the TP3's comfort but finds it heavy with many unused pockets, and moved to a Dragonfly as a stripped-back alternative.

“I have both bags and love both for different reasons. I love the halcyon material in the techonaut and that it doesn’t have too many pockets, but in terms of”

Owns the TP3 and Able Carry Max and finds the TP3 has usability problems from the lack of independent volume in the tall admin compartment and front dump pocket, stealing space from the main compartment.

“I haven't used the TP4 but since you did ask about TP3 and ACM, I have both of those and can compare.”

Has used the 35L TP3 for about four years with a personal item on 10-14 day trips and calls it a great travel bag, though too big for daily carry.

“I have a travel pack 3 in 35l and love it for travel. Would never carry it daily though. Way too big and it has a lot of structure so”

Used the TP3 plus a sling for a nine-week Spain and Morocco trip and found it worked well, before a ten-month trip.

“I too am using that setup and found it worked well for my recent 9 week trip to Spain and Morocco”

On a trip with a fully packed TP3 and finds it super comfortable.

“Came here to say exactly this. Currently on a trip with my TP3 fully packed out and it is super comfortable.”

Loves his TP3; the internal organization and beefy straps are worth the extra weight.

“I have a TP3 and I love it, but it's only a little lighter than the GR2 (4.4lbs, vs 4.1lbs, though the ultra does come in at 3.7lbs). The Allpa”

Not fond of the TP3 so far: not very flexible, with limited-breadth pockets, a tight laptop compartment when the front pockets are full, and generally very heavy.

“Just got the TP3, kinda on a whim, wanted the organization and it looked big enough to hold a lot of my items. Well I’m not particularly that fond of”

After three months in Europe the TP3 is always bursting at the seams and he is thinking of switching to the Allpa 35.

“I have the atp 3 and am currently thinking about switching to the allpa 35 after 3 months of travelling Europe. The atp 3 is just always bursting at the seams”

Loves his 35L TP3 but finds it a bit bigger than needed and super heavy when maxed out; would pick the 28L next time.

“I have an Aer Travel 3 35L and love it. However, I do find it a bit bigger than it needs to be. Also once I max out the 35L it tends to be super heavy.”

Loves the large TP3 in grey; it has been through about five countries and looks brand new.

“I love mine I just wish I could switch it out for a black one lol. I'm kind of wanting to order a black one then returning to gray one”

Travels full time with the TP3 as his one bag, carrying a MacBook Pro, electronics, clothes and toiletries for a year from mountains to cities.

“Easy! I have the TP3 and travel full-time with it as a one bagger. I carry a MacBook Pro, a bunch of electronics including wires and other accessories, PLUS my”

Uses both TP3 sizes and finds the bigger one worth the leg-room gamble under the seat, with his main frustration being the deep, tight front pocket.

“It's worth noting that the only difference between the Travel Pack 3 regular versus small, is the length. So this really comes down to a few inches cutting into your”

Took the X-Pac TP3 from Germany to the US with seven days of clothes, a 16in MacBook Pro and an iPad, and later a week in Prague; it worked great and is fantastic, though too big as a daypack.

“Just got my Aer Travel Pack 3 in X-Pac and took it on my first trip from Germany to the states for a couple weeks. Packed 7 days of clothes”

Owns the regular TP3 and feels it is very small inside because of all the organization.

“I haven’t had the TP3 small but I have the regular TP3. I feel it’s very small because of all the organization”

One-bagged Portugal and Spain with the TP3 and found hiking with it harder than with a bag designed for it, as the ergonomics are not there.

“I one bagged a trip to Portugal and Spain, lots of hiking. More than anticipated. Can confirm, hiking with the TP3 is definitely not as easy as a bag that”

Absolutely loves his X-Pac TP3, about to take it on its first 10-day trip to the Smoky Mountains.

“I absolutely LOVE my Travel Pack 3 (Xpac). It's about to go on its first trip for 10 days”

Loves the X-Pac TP3: the carry has been fantastic with contoured, well-padded straps; his only real gripe is the weight.

“I love Xpac. Traditional ballistic nylon has it place and uses. But the laminates coming out should be a no brainer at higher price levels. The carry has been fantastic!”

Coming from the TP2 finds the TP3 more compact but heavier than expected, with a crappy luggage pass-through, though it is a quality pack.

“Just finally opened mine up today. Coming from a TP2, it is definitely more compact but much heavier in ways I didn’t expect. It is a quality pack though and other than weight”

Calls his olive TP3 an excellent bag with killer looks, spacious, organized and very durable, with weight the biggest con, and bought a Go Pack 2 to save his back.

“Ive been traveling with my AER Travel pack 3 in olive. Excellent bag with its killer looks that gets compliments, spacious and organized with numerous pockets and very durable. Biggest con is its weight.”

Loves his Aer bags but finds the 4.5 lb TP3 hard on his shoulders after several trips, with straps digging into his armpit area and sweating.

“I love my Aer bags and have several but the 4.5 lbs for this bag is killing me. After several trips I’ve had issues with the straps digging into the”

Four months and six trips in, had no back pain exploring a city for eight hours with the TP3 and does not use the hip belt; it sits flush so no clothing abrasion.

“No back pain to speak of. Just did a trip where I spent 8 hours exploring a city while waiting for a late flight. It was great, pack was cozy the whole trip.”

Has taken his TP3 on six or seven trips in 18 months with zero problems.

“I’ve taken mine on six or seven trips in the last 18 months and had zero problems.”

Two years in with no issues, and uses no other travel bag.

“No issues here either; had my Aer for two years now and I don't use any other travel bag.”

Has done dozens of trips with the TP3 without damaging his Nano Puff jacket, and tucks the hip belt in the front pocket.

“Dozens of trips with the TP3. No damage to nanopuff.”

After one trip the TP3's 1680D Cordura abraded his 20D Rab down jacket at the back, which he sees as a design issue, so he will use another bag with that jacket.

“I have only had one trip with the bag, and it already ruined my Rab Down jacket. Was wondering if others experienced the same, as it seems to be a design issue”

Uses the large TP3 daily for work with gym clothes, laptop and tech, and finds it not overkill since it cinches down; it also works alone for trips.

“I use the travel pack 3 large daily. I don’t think it’s overkill or too big at all. You can cinch it down if you don’t need all the room.”

Owns both the TP3 and City Pack Pro 2 and wishes he had not bought the TP3, as its capacity is poor given all the padding and pockets.

“The TP3 is a good bag, but I wish I hadn't bought it. In theory it's larger but the capacity isn't great with all of the padding and pockets”

Owns the TP3 and finds it so well made and designed that there is no comparison with the Allpa, despite being a bit heavier.

“I own the TP3 and although a bit heavier the bag is so well made/well designed that it wouldn’t even be a comparison for me”

A year and 22 flights with the TP3, putting it under the seat on 21 of them at 5'8, so he says an under-seat personal item is very possible.

“I bought an Aer TP3 almost exactly one year ago (sold as 35L). I have taken that bag on 22 flight segments since it arrived, most of them being SWA”

After about two to three years the X-Pac TP3's PU-coated zippers peel badly, and he is disappointed in the quality.

“Got the Travel Pack 3 X-Pac in February 2023, is this normal? Honestly a little disappointed in its quality”

No other bag feels as heavy to him; his TP3 has been collecting dust while he travels with an Able Carry Max EDC instead.

“no other bag feels as heavy as the TP does to me. I have a TP3 to be fair, but it's been collecting dust for a while and I've just”

Felt the TP3 was too heavy and it sits in his closet after a year, replaced by a Gossamer Gear Aero Jet at half the weight.

“I felt the same way about the TP3 tbh, which is why it's sitting in my closet after only a year of use. I substituted it with a gossamer gear”

His previous-generation TP3, TP3S and City Pack are all still really comfortable, unlike the newer Aer harnesses.

“The previous gen bags I own (TP3, TP3s, CP) are all still really comfortable. Something about the newer harnesses just wrecks my shoulders.”

Finds the front flap compartment fills quickly and eats the admin space, and is disappointed enough to consider returning it.

“I dunno man, in my Aer four pairs of underwear and crew socks (for cooler climate) take up the whole flap cpmpartment and eat away at the admin space.”

Not a bad bag but he is within a day of the return window and may resell it; the flap fills and leaves no admin space.

“It’s not a bad bag, but I also haven’t found a bag better that fits my needs. The Pakt looks great, but it’s got so many pockets and I don’t”

Cannot get the straps comfortable and it gets worse the more he packs, yet it remains his bike-commuting bag because it fits everything perfectly.

“I'm definitely not happy with the straps on my AER TP3. There just isn't any way to get them comfortable on my body and it's exponentially worse the more I”

Uses the TP3 35L for a few nights away on flights since it is lighter than his other big bags and carries well in airports.

“for a few nights away on a flight the aer tp3 35L, in my car for 1 or 2 nights business trips in the uk the black ember forge 40”

Says the X-Pac TP3 is worth every penny, with great back and shoulder padding, space and compartments, and it fits under the seat.

“I went with the travel pack 3 x-pack. Worth every penny fr.”

Owns the X-Pac TP3, finds it incredibly well made and comfortable and would buy it again, though not if empty weight mattered.

“I have a TP3 in XPac. Incredibly well made. Incredibly comfortable.”

Finds the X-Pac TP3 superb for build and comfort, with very useful load lifters; a solid bag he does not plan to ditch, though newer rivals have caught up.

“1. Build and comfort are superb (I have the X-pac variant) - the latter especially, and the load lifters on the shoulder straps are extremely useful.”

Calls it an amazing pack of great quality and very comfortable, heavy but feeling incredibly well made.

“Amazing pack! Great quality and very comfortable.”

Has no regrets about the TP3 and thinks it was worth the price, though the smaller Aer bags seem overpriced.

“I have 0 regrets about my TP3, think that it was worth the price. I was able to check other bags in their retail store though, and I believe the smaller ones are a bit overpriced tho”

Used the Cordura TP3 as a one-bag for about 1.5 years in several countries without issues and sold it like new; dislikes the water pocket, bulk and weight on long walks.

“I was planning to purchase the TP3 xpac but after checking personally in nyc store I ended up with the TP3 cordura and It was great it will last many”

Carries a 15 kg remote-work setup comfortably in the Ultra version, with insane build quality that he prefers to a Waterfield pack.

“Yes. I do remote work and often travel by train to visit my family or stay at my partner's and my work setup is somewhat heavy. This backpack allows me”

Calls the TP3 one of the best bags he has owned, very comfortable and high quality; bought two as gifts, though the regular size is too big for school.

“the TP3 is one of the best bags I have owned or tried. Very comfortable. High quality.”

Used the Cordura TP3 on longer international trips with no comfort issues and the load lifters make a difference; would definitely buy it again.

“1. Yes, the TP3 is a very comfortable carry. I’ve used mine (Cordura) on a couple longer international trips in the last year, and comfort was never an issue.”

Upgraded from the original Travel Pack to the X-Pac TP3 and calls it a great bag; the zippers just needed some wax, and he has travelled full-time with Aer gear since 2016.

“It's a great bag, I had the original Travel Pack and then upgraded to the TP3 x-pac version in the last year. I have a lot of Aer products and”

Loves it; a little heavy for one-bagging but the weight carries well.

“I love mine. It's a little on the heavier side of the one bag spectrum, but I think the weight carries really well and contributes to its quality.”

Used the X-Pac TP3 on several trips with a robust, well-padded harness and good organization, if a bit heavy; no complaints and would not hesitate to buy it.

“I have the Xpac version and have used it for several trips.”

Fit a large and a small packing cube with ten shirts, nine shorts and two pants plus socks and boxers, but it was really tight and heavy so he does not recommend that load.

“Just traveled with it, i was able to pack a large packing cube and a small one (Amazon Basic).”

Loves the X-Pac TP3, the bag he reaches for most among 20-plus; it has been on the road about 100 nights a year for three years and is close to a do-it-all single bag.

“I have aer tp3 in xpac and love it. And would suggest you buy it and try it.”

Likes it: well made, comfortable harness, good organization and laptop sleeve, a little heavy but he does not mind.

“I like mine. It's well-made, comfortable harness, good organization, good laptop sleeve, good aesthetics in my opinion. It's a little on the heavier side if you want to go very”

Fantastic material and build quality with a place for everything on weekend trips and a week abroad; noticeably heavier than most, but recommended as a carry-everything bag.

“I have the TP3 and I’ve been using it for short weekend trips, but have also used it for a week abroad at an all-inclusive in DR.”

Owns both the TP3 and the City Pack Pro 2 and knows the trade-offs; finds the TP3 water bottle pocket trash.

“Having both TP3 and CPP2 I know pretty well the differences and the pros and cons of each. TP3 bottle pocket is def trash.”

Has bought every Travel Pack generation and currently owns the TP3 Ultra, liking its clear travel focus and using its compression straps far more than a second bottle pocket.

“I’ve purchased every generation of TP’s but I’m not a fan of this design. I currently have the TP3 ultra and CPP2 Ultra and I like that they have clear”

Loved the 35L TP3 X-Pac's deep front area for Kindle and AirPods, hidden cash pocket and deep laptop-compartment pocket for toiletries, and expects it to last forever.

“I’m kind of bummed. I seldom used the single water bottle holder on my 35L 3 X-PAC and used the little pocket on the other side for my passport. The”

Loves it: everything he wants at a reasonable price with a great warranty, comfortable and well built, better than his GR1 and CPL28.

“I love my Aer TP3. Basically has everything I want in a pack, at a reasonable price, with a great warranty, it’s comfortable, and well-built. Tough to beat, man. For”

Finds the Evergoods CTB35 more useful, with better pockets and material; the TP3 admin panel and front pocket are hard to use when filled, but it compresses to a daypack and sits at the price/performance sweet spot.

“I got the TP3 and CTB35, CTB 35 is more useful. It is about the same size and comfort. But CTB has more useful pockets, large laptop pocket to fit”

Finds he does not need the TP3 admin panel and overload of organization, so he moved on to a much lighter ULA Dragonfly.

“I have the TP3 as well and same boat as you where I'm finding I don't need the admin panel and the overload of organization. This led me to discover”

Uses the TP3 admin panel for his Switch case, jacket and headphones during flights and finds the pockets are simply options.

“Don’t feel obligated to use every pocket in the admin panel. Think of those pockets as simply options. I use the admin panel to store my Nintendo switch case, jacket, and headphones to take out during flights.”

Likes the admin panel, 1 litre bottle pocket, large laptop compartment and weatherproof X-Pac with zippers, and ignores the compression straps.

“Funny, I like it for the very reasons you dislike it:”

Loves the bag for its admin panel so he does not need to dig out a tech pouch for a cable or charger.

“Personally, I love my bag. I hate bags like go ruck that have no admin panels. Sorry, I don't want to take out a tech pouch everytime I need a”

Really comfortable, holds a lot with good organization and very well padded laptop space; loves it when traveling with a laptop but not without one.

“If it works for your style, it's a great bag. It's really comfortable, holds a lot of stuff, has multiple pockets and organization areas, very well padded laptop space, etc.”

Switched from the TP3 to a Heimplanet this week to cut unused admin features and the related weight.

“I literally just switched from the TP3 to the Heimplanet this week to cut down on unused admin features and the related weight. Less boxy”

Lived out of the bag for five months in a year and says it is not perfect but dang close.

“I spent 5 months out of the past year living out of this bag. It’s not perfect but it is dang close.”

Bought the TP3, Minaal Carry-on 3.0 and Able Carry Max; each has strengths and weaknesses but the Aer is the best compromise of functionality and looks.

“Interesting spectrum of opinions Not surprised and as a result I bought the TP3, Minaal Carry-on 3.0 and Able Carry Max. Each has their own particular set of strengths and”

Hated it as too heavy with organization eating usable space and too many small compartments for a camera or headphones; sold it after two weeks.

“Yes, I hated mine, too heavy, too much org eating into usable space, too many small compartments making it hard to carry a full-sized camera or headphones. Solid it after 2 weeks.”

Calls his 35L TP3 a workhorse that has never been flagged by an airline, using the laptop compartment creatively for clothes.

“I completely disagree. I have a packing garment folder and I put two pairs of dress pants and 3 polo shirts in the folder and slide it in the laptop”

Really loves the X-Pac TP3 so far, using it for weekend getaways and short trips before a three-month Southeast Asia trip.

“Got the Travel Pack 3 in the XPac Version ... will use it for a 3 Month SEA Trip.”

Really likes the regular TP3 and can fit everything for a planned two-month trip to Asia.

“I bought the travel pack 3 normal size and I really like it. Planning a two month trip to Asia and I can fit everything I need. A bit more”

Uses the TP3 for both travel and work EDC, often carrying two laptops, and prefers it to the TP4.

“I use this exact bag for Travel and as an EDC bag for work. I often have to carry 2 laptops and other gear. I much prefer the zipper compartment”

Used the TP3 Ultra on a one-bag Tokyo trip in heavy rain; some water reached his passport but it still worked amazingly in high winds.

“For reference I was using a Aer TP3 Ultra. Even with the Ultra being amazing some water got my passport a bit wet. Still worked amazing”

Finds the TP3 Ultra well made and beautifully designed with unbeatable organization, but the same load fits better in a much lighter ULA Dragonfly 36L.

“I just compared, side-by-side the TP3 Ultra and Dragonfly 36L. The Dragonfly holds somewhat more than the TP3 and is as comfortable. It is much lighter by the numbers and”

Used the TP3 Ultra on a Thailand trip and a domestic one: holds a decent amount, feels light for its size, comfortable to wear, with perhaps too many pockets and no regrets.

“Yeah used it for a trip to Thailand and packed it out and had a domestic trip with it. Both positive experiences.”

Found it comfortable but not worth full price; sold it and moved to a GR2 34L because the padding and compartments ate into packing space.

“It’s a comfortable bag but not worth that price. I would try and find a used one for around $100-$150. That’s what I sold mine for that was used once.”

Solid fabric and assembly and the perfect carry-on size, but heavy while standing in airport lines, bulky on her frame, with a mid-bag handle and so many compartments she forgets where things are.

“I bought the bag full price in CAD and I wouldn't buy it again. I'm happy with it now that I have it. It's going to last me forever.”

Finds the TP3 too big and less comfortable for daily use unless it is packed out, and not fantastic value for money.

“I have both the Travel pack 3 and the city pack pro. For day to day I find the travel pack way too big, and actually less comfortable unless it’s”

Loved it at first, but after a few trips hated the many partitions restricting his actual load and sold it.

“Bought, loved it at first. After a few outstation trips, I hate the many partitions that restrict my actual load. Plus, you can get identical Aer through Aliexpress. Sold, not for me.”

Well made and pretty comfortable, but heavy for its size with too many tech pockets and a laptop section that eats depth, so the main compartment feels small; he no longer recommends it.

“I have the TP3 and have done a few trips with it.”

The main compartment is too small for the size and hard to dig into, needing strategic packing, but after two years he is still glad he bought it for the sleek look.

“I agree that the main compartment doesn't have enough space for it's size; it's always been my one complaint about the bag. It can fit a lot, but its not”

Was dissatisfied on his last two trips because without a laptop the laptop compartment and admin panel are wasted space.

“Like you, I’ve found the Aer to dissatisfy the last 2 trips I took with it. I don’t travel with a laptop, so its laptop compartment and admin panel are excess and wasted space for me.”

Excellent build quality and organization, and the waterproof version handled about 30 minutes of heavy rain on motorcycle trips, but heavy, fits less than expected and is overpriced.

“Pros: excellent build quality, great for organizing, looks cool.”

Loves the X-Pac material and build quality, but after several trips fell less in love because the extra organization eats up the main compartment.

“I bought the TP3 when it first came out and have done two overseas trips and a few domestic. Let me just start out by saying I love the materials”

Just got the TP3 after liking the City Pack Pro 2 and finds it a significant downgrade: unnecessary compression straps, volume eaten by the deep admin area and a zippered bottle holder he dislikes.

“Oh man, I just got a TP3 because I really liked my CPP2, but it feels like a significant downgrade (unnecessary compression straps, volume eaten by the unnecessary deep admin”

Dislikes the admin panel, bottle pocket that may not fit a Nalgene, wasted laptop compartment space and worthless compression straps, though he calls the harness extremely comfortable.

“As I’m getting more into bags I start to dislike my Aer TP3 more and more.”

Owns both the big and small TP3 and finds it too heavy, too stiff and with too many internal pockets; would maybe rebuy the small but not the large.

“I wouldn't say it's overrated but it has a few negatives. It's too heavy, too stiff, and has too many internal pockets. I have both the big and small ones.”

Selling his: the internal space is small for a 30L bag and he despises the admin panel.

“I'm selling mine for a lot of the same reasons you listed.”

Loves his TP3 with the only critique being the magnetic buckle system.

“Love mine too. My only critique is the magnetic buckle system, really not a fan of that.”

Bought the TP3 Ultra and found the design inefficient, with the 35L barely fitting a couple of liters more than his 26L packs, but loves the professional look and feel and uses it for business trips.

“These are my first Aer bags ever - I have avoiding them forever. Frankly, I was thinking of returning them multiple times as I don't find the design efficient -”

Finds it worth the price: big, comfy, very durable material, keeps the laptop safe, would buy again.

“I think it’s worth it. Big and comfy. Keeps my laptop safe. Very durable material.”

Owns the ballistic nylon TP3 and finds the organization panel great if you need it, holding a mouse, spare phone, e-reader, ID and papers, with a big laptop compartment.

“TP3 balistic nylon owner here.”

Returned the TP3 because, as a pouch user, its front organization did not fit what he carries and felt like a hindrance; went with a Peak Design 45L instead.

“For the Aer TP3, you really need to consider if you'll utilize the front admin area effectively. The reason why I returned the one I ordered is because I tend”

Great organizational pockets, but heavier than competitors and not worth full price; bought it on the Black Friday sale.

“Great organizational pockets and very throughout. Heavier than other competitors though. I got it on sale on their only Black Friday sale. Otherwise I don’t think I would pay full price”

Loves the X-Pac TP3: the straps carry like a dream and the laptop section takes weight well, with the best tech organization up front, though the empty weight eats into 7kg limits in Southeast Asia.

“I love the new AER TP3 in X-PAC. To me it’s all about the shoulder straps and laptop section that takes so much weight. Those straps carry like a dream.”

Found it so heavy even unloaded (4.2 lbs) coming from ultralight hiking that he got rid of it after a week and returned to his Patagonia Black Hole 25L.

“This things is so damn heavy even unloaded. What’s the big deal with this thing that I’m missing?”

Finds it reasonably comfortable and consistent in how it rides, but heavy with a laptop area that is wasted for him; it still beat the Farpoint, GR2 and Setout Divide in his comparisons.

“It looks decent, has some organization, has an outside water bottle pocket. Includes compression straps and load lifters. I find it reasonably comfortable to wear, and it rides consistently regardless”

After a three-week Europe trip with the TP3 found the organization amazing but the weight so heavy he barely got through Frankfurt airport and plans to sell it.

“I definitely will be selling my TP3. I just got back from a 3 week euro trip and while the organization is amazing, it's also so heavy I could barely get myself through the nightmare airport in Frankfurt”

Has had his TP3 for two years and it still looks new, zipping it gently.

“I’ve had mine for two years and mine still looks new. I don’t yank on it. I just zip it normally or more carefully”

Finds the shallow main compartment and shared admin space annoying because he travels with cubes and a sling, and may sell it.

“I agree… i got the AER TP3 sometime ago and the shallow main compartment either the admin compartment sharing space gets a bit on my nerves”

Regrets the X-Pac TP3 because of its weight and thinks his old Osprey Farpoint 40 was probably a better bag for him.

“I also got the AER Travel Pack 3 x pac and kind regret it due to the weight. I came from Osprey 40L farpoint and think it's probably a better bag for me.”

Compared it with four other packs by loading the same gear and found the TP3 much smaller inside, the only one where everything would not fit; he ruled it out.

“significantly, it was the only bag that I couldn't fit everything in the photo with everything laid out. The Tortuga gets shit for not having a ton of internal volume but it holds more than the Aer.”

Finds it heavier than others but well made, likes the organization, removable hip belt and looks, and is happy he bought it.

“I just purchased it. It is heavier than other bags sure but I don't care about a few lbs. I've read a ton of posts on here about where it”

Still likes the bag but found the main compartment much smaller than the competition's, which he did not expect.

“Don’t get me wrong, I knew it would be heavy going into it and I still like the bag. What I didn’t realize was the main compartment space would be much smaller than the competition.”

Finds Aer makes very good bags, but the TP3 is heavy and its main compartment is small for a 35L because the front panel and pockets eat into it; the organization is overkill.

“I just traveled with my TP3 for the last few days. Overall, AER makes some very good bags. However, the TP3 is a heavy bag. I agree with others that”

Spent a couple of weeks in France fully packed with a Go Pack laid flat in the main compartment and never felt the pack was small, though the water bottle holder is nearly useless without a clip.

“That's a fair assessment, but I've never felt that the pack is small - I spent a couple of weeks in France in the fall fully packed out *with a”

Took the 35L TP3 on a 12-day Norway trip; it was not as heavy or unwieldy as feared and has been pretty good for walking, though the weight is a concern for airline limits.

“having walked quite a bit with it now through the airport and from train stations over to my hotels in town it's been pretty good for walking with despite the size. No complaints”

Has used his X-Pac TP3 for over three years on short trips and as a lightly packed personal item for longer ones.

“Love my X-Pac TP3. I’ve been using it for over 3 years. I’m not a hardcore onebagger. I use it alone for short trips and as a personal item(lightly packed) for longer trips.”

Two-year owner who has taken the X-Pac TP3 on a month in Asia, weekend trips and work travel and calls it a very good bag, noting a few niche shortcomings.

“I've had my Aer TP3 for about 2 years now and have taken it on many trips, such as a month-long trip around Asia, random weekend excursions, and also the”

Brilliantly designed and served him well hotel-to-hotel for 72 hours, but heavy with annoying non-overlapping zips and unsuited to walking around cities.

“I disagree, the TP3 is a brilliantly designed bag, but it's heavy, has annoying zips that don't overlap well and isn't suited to walking around cities or exploring.”

Owns the X-Pac TP3 and packs it with Eagle Creek cubes; agrees with the pros and cons and adds that the zipper pulls are terrible and get caught.

“I also have the TP3 in xpac but carry one large eagle creek packing cube for tops and bottoms, a medium packing cube for socks and underwear, a small cube”

Used the TP3 for a few years and found it serviceable, but its built-in compartments eat into each other and the packed tech section makes the clamshell awkward, so he is getting rid of it.

“I have both and am going to be getting rid of the TP3. I’ve used the Aer for a few years now and it’s been serviceable, but I find that”

Dailies the TP3 for travel and work and loves it; after over a year of heavy use it still looks brand new.

“I personally have been dailying the Aer Travel Pack 3. Taken it on travel and bring it to work everyday. I love it and it’s been my favorite backpack. Still”

Owns the TP3 and found its harness the most comfortable for a fully loaded pack compared with the Peak Design and Evergoods CTB.

“even though I own the bigger TP3). It had the most comfortable harness for a fully loaded out pack.”

Got the TP3 and really liked it but found it too big as a personal item, so he sold it for the Small.

“First I got the Aer TP3 and really liked it aside from that it is not a suitable personal item bag”

EDC'd it for two years and took it on half a dozen vacations: tried other bags and could not switch because he loves the pockets and organization; the only issue is the rear Aquaguard zipper material ripping.

“I EDC'd the Aer TP3 for about 2 years and also used it for travel on a half dozen vacations including cruises. I've tried to like other bags and switch”

A month in with the X-Pac TP3: grows on you and feels premium, but the laptop compartment eats into the main compartment and the magnetic compression straps are fiddly.

“I thought it was ugly at first but it really grows on you. Things that I miss from the PD backpack: the ability to swing the bag to your front and get stuff from the side openings.”

Uses the X-Pac TP3 daily at the office and for 1-3 day work trips, plus two weeks across Italy: about 40 flights and it fits under airplane seats; a great all-rounder.

“My AER Travel Pack 3 X-Pac does daily driving to the office. I use it regularly as the only thing I bring for 1-3 day work trips. And I just”

Owns the X-Pac TP3 and finds its comfort best in class, with compression that slims it down and an admin panel great for working out of.

“the comfort on the TP3 is best in class.”

Finds the straps and back panel great and the comfort among the best on the market; he has the hip belt but does not generally need it.

“The straps and the back panel are great. I've got the hip belt but don't need it in general.”

Just got the X-Pac TP3 and agrees it seems a bit smaller because storage is spread out, but can still get a decent amount in.

“I've just got the Aer TP3 in XPAC and agree it seems a bit smaller due to storage being so spread out. Can get a decent amount in though.”

Loves his TP3 though at 21.5 inches tall it is tough to fit under the seat.

“I have the AER TP3 and love it. However, at a height of 21.5”, it’s tough to fit under the seat.”

Compared it with the Peak Design 45L and kept the TP3 as it feels much smaller and holds nearly as much.

“I kept the TP3 and I’m happy with it!”

Settled on the TP3 after the Peak Design: more manageable, loves the pocket distribution and has traveled two months with it.

“Happy with the change. I find it more manageable and love the pocket distribution.”

Has both and finds the TP3 lighter and more comfortable under heavy load even without a hip strap.

“TP3 is lighter and more comfortable with heavy load even without hipstrap compared to PD 45L using hipstrap.”

Calls it an incredible backpack but finds the X-Pac stiff like a crunchy tarp with very tight zippers.

“Overall though it's an incredible backpack and I'd highly recommend it.”

A great bag with better organization than the Peak Design but packed to the max on a trip, with a hardly usable front zip pocket.

“Great bag but I feel I packed this thing to the max on my last trip (synthetic down jacket, rain coat, bath robe, packing cubes for 4 days, toiletries, and”

Owns the TP3 and, although a fan of other Aer bags, calls it an over-engineered mess; the TP4 looks better but not lighter enough to upgrade.

“Aer TP3. I own one, I’m a big fan of my other Aer bags but the TP3 is an over engineered mess.”

Tried the TP3 and the 45L and kept the Peak Design: the Aer's tech and laptop compartment was great but the hip belt sat on his belly and the extra space was wasted for his light tech.

“With the Peak design it really sits on my hips where the Aer came on my belly so no use.”

Loves his X-Pac TP3 for one-bag travel: comfortable on long walks, the front organization works as a dopp kit and a two-week Vietnam trip was no issue, even as a 52-inch-chest guy.

“I own the Aer TP3, Xpac. I love it. I one bag travel, it’s comfortable on longer walks and I don’t have the hip belt. I use the front organization”

Calls the TP3 a good bag but not perfect: the water bottle pocket is poor and the dedicated laptop area takes space from the main compartment when he travels without a laptop.

“I own the Aer TP3. It’s a good bag, not perfect. The water bottle pocket is not great for me. I like stretchy side pockets to hold water and other”

Two years with the TP3 as a digital nomad and finds it perfect for lots of tech, with the laptop sleeve fitting a monitor and keyboard and tons of small pockets in the front.

“I’ve been using the Aer TP3 for two years, and I can say it’s perfect if you carry a lot of tech gear. The laptop sleeve and back panel fit”

Has owned the TP3 and calls it a great bag with a great harness that can be a good daily bag with compression, though it is clearly 35L.

“The TP3 is a great bag, great harness, with the compression can be a good daily bag (there is no hiding the fact that it’s 35L though”

Calls the TP3 awesome with a good carrying system and perfect for work trips with a laptop and tech, but too much wasted space for other trips.

“I have an Aer TP3 it's an awesome bag with a pretty good carrying system.”

Six months in his X-Pac TP3 looks brand new but is heavier than expected empty and gets tight with two compression cubes and a toiletry case; he would probably choose the Tortuga for the extra 5L.

“I was torn between these three as well and went with the Aer TP3 X-Pac. Great bag, but quite a bit heavier than I was expecting when empty. I’ve had”

Prefers the TP3 with the hip belt for one-bag travel with tech; much more comfortable than the TP2 thanks to the load lifters, and the hip belt is worth paying for as insurance on comfort.

“The TP3 is MUCH more comfortable than the earlier version TP2 with the load lifters, but I would still pay extra for the hip belt as an insurance policy on comfort.”

Has the TP3 with the hip belt and finds it makes a noticeable improvement when the bag is fully packed, which is most of the time.

“I have the TP3 with the hip belt. Makes a noticeable improvement when fully packed and considering the bag is fully packed the majority of the time I’m using it - glad I got it.”

Tried the X-Pac TP3 on five times and loved its look, materials and construction, but the firm-foam straps and hip strap were less comfortable than the Peak Design's on her short frame and the laptop padding takes a lot of room.

“In the end, though, I had a hard time with the straps, which are made of a very firm foam, and on my frame they weren't as comfortable as the PD straps.”