Travel Pack 3 Small

Happy with the Aer Travel Pack 3 Small for EDC and travel; loves the organization and laptop compartment.

“Ive been using AER TP3 Small for EDC and travel, and have been happy with it.”

Finds the TP3 Small decent as luggage and gorgeous, but large, heavy even when empty and clumsy in a city.

“I have the Aer TP3 small (28 litres I think) and it’s still really large.”

Owns the TP3 Small and likes its looks; it can double as an EDC and does not look out of place in a professional setting.

“Aer TP3 (I have the small) simply because I prefer the looks of it. In a pinch it could also be used as an EDC and it doesn't look out of place in a professional setting”

Using the TP3 Small with hip straps on a 138-day Europe trip; it fit under the seat on American and Southwest and is so comfortable he often leaves it on while waiting.

“I have my AER TP3 Sm on my back right now (with the optional hip straps) as I’m waiting on the bus traveling from Interlaken Switzerland to Grindelwald Switzerland on”

Fully packed TP3 Small fit under a Malaysia Airlines seat, stands on its own and is damn tough, but at 11kg packed it was heavy and he would store the hip strap inside next time.

“Boarded last, not worrying about full overhead compartment, and surprisingly all of the compartments full to the brim. Luckily the bag fit like a glove, i just need to remove”

Found the TP3 Small uncomfortable to wear because the straps are spaced narrower than the regular TP3; his regular TP3 fits under most US domestic seats.

“If you have broad shoulders, might want to reconsider. I found the TP3 Small uncomfortable to wear”

Chose the X-Pac TP3 Small plus a City Sling after selling a CTB35 that looked massive on his frame; the small is a great size, even with a roller for business trips.

“I went with the Aer Travel Pack XPac Small and also bring along the Aer City Sling XPac. Combined it gives me 30L which is a sweet spot for me.”

Uses the TP3 Small for different purposes but, like others, finds it ends up looking like an overinflated balloon when packed.

“I have the TP3S and use it for different purposes. But mine also ends up looking like an overinflated balloon”

At 167cm uses the 28L Small as his only bag for personal trips; the weight is fine and the bottle pocket a bit small but acceptable.

“I am 167cm and now use 28L small mostly as the only bag I carry for personal trips. The weight is fine for me.”

Uses the Small daily for work and travel and loves it; zippers are a bit difficult to pull but it is about the maximum personal-item size.

“been using the small version (28L) of this exact backpack and absolutely love it. My only issue is the zippers are a bit difficult to pull, which are improved in”

Had and returned both the TP3 Small and CTB26; the Aer is very robust but bulky for EDC.

“Both bags are great, it’s just about your use case and personal preference. I have had and returned both. The TP3 small is very robust, but it’s bulky for edc”

Finds the TP3 Small incredibly comfortable and well made and loves it for travelling with tech, but it is less useful without tech and loses surprising volume to its layers.

“I have no experience with the CTB 26. The Aer TP3 Small is incredibly comfortable and well made. My criticism is that it 1) is less useful if you don’t”

Likes the TP3 Small's harness, look and capacity but never fell in love with the ergonomics: zippers all over run into each other and the main zips are hard to open.

“I have the TP3S and CTB26, both in XPAC. The Aer is the first ’nice’ bag I bought and while I like the harness, look, and capacity, I never fell in love with the ergonomics.”

Owns the TP3 Small and CTB26 at 5'8" and finds the TP3S carries better when travelling, with excellent dimensions when full.

“I have both. You can’t go wrong either way. I have no comfort issues with the CTB26 (5’8”) and I think it packs better. The CTB is way better if”

Bought the TP3 Small for a 2-week Hawaii trip and as a work bag; thoughtfully designed and good looking but over-engineered and far too heavy.

“I've had the TP3-small for a few months. Purchased for a recent 2-week trip to Hawaii (also travel to the UK quite often). Based on the reviews I thought I”

Bought the TP3 Small because it works as a personal item on airlines, including Allegiant, avoiding carry-on fees, and absolutely loves it.

“Important point, the Travel pack small can easily be used for personal item size on airlines avoiding carry on fees. That’s why I got it and I absolutely love it.”

Bought it alongside the City Pack Pro and found the TP3 Small cannot actually hold more clothes because the extra size is eaten by the organization and lining; kept the CPP.

“I'll post my thoughts here for anyone else in the future...”

Had the regular TP3 and now the TP3 Small in X-Pac; likes the design but the laptop compartment takes too much from the main compartment, and the regular was too big for a personal item yet too small.

“I like the TP3's design but do not recommend it if you do not need the robust laptop compartment. It takes too much from the main compartment.”

Very happy with the TP3 Small, which fills up and fits under the seat in Europe; a tough, slightly heavy bag that is extremely comfortable to wear.

“I went for the TP3S, very happy with it, no regrets.”

Expected to love the TP3 Small's admin panel but found there is not enough dimension in the pocket to use all its slots.

“I don't really like the layout of the TP3s admin panel. I thought I was going to love it, but there's not enough dimension in that pocket to actually put”

Bought the TP3 Small for a five-day Europe work trip and loves it but worries it is too large to use as an office EDC, so he is comparing the City Pack Pro 2.

“I picked up the TP3 Small for the plane on a 5 day work trip to Europe. But now I'm thinking that bag will be too large to then use”

Has used the TP3 Small extensively; it usually fits under seats even on budget airlines but sometimes sticks out, and the bags feel heavy with the loaded admin panel far from the back.

“i've used the TP3S extensively. haven't had issues fitting under seats on large and also budget airlines, but sometimes it sticks out noticeably (basically was up to how picky the”

Took the TP3 Small as a personal item on Spirit for a five-day Las Vegas trip; it fit the sizer even slightly overpacked, though it left little foot room under the seat.

“Recently, I went to Evo 2025 (a gaming tournament) in Las Vegas and traveled with my Aer TP3 Small through Spirit as my personal item because I wanted to test”

Returned the pack after a week for the ULA Dragonfly because too much volume goes to padding and organization, making it far less spacious than its size suggests.

“I had and returned this Aer pack after a week, and I just got the ULA Dragonfly in the mail today.”

Loves the X-Pac Small after months of carrying it for hours on public transport and walking in Europe; the weight comes from what makes it comfortable.

“I've had the same bag in X-Pac for a few months now and I love it. I live in Europe so am frequently carrying it for hours at a time while walking extended distance”

In love with the X-Pac Small: sleek for business trips, cinches down for EDC, and perfectly comfortable over a three-mile walk with an EDC load.

“I just got this bag a couple of weeks ago in Xpac and I’m in love with it. I like the more streamlined look compared to the Dragonfly. I can”

Finds the TP3 Small an excellent bag but not at all comfortable to carry.

“Very similar experience with the AER TP3 Small. Excellent bag, not at all comfortable to carry for me.”

Uses the X-Pac TP3 Small every day for work; after two years of daily use it is still in great condition and held up well in rain.

“Love the xpac. Use the TP3 small every day for work. Has 2 years of daily use and is still in great condition.”

Says his X-Pac TP3 Small fits perfectly in the Frontier and Spirit personal-item sizing bins and pairs well with a roller carry-on.

“I have the AER travel pack 3 Small (x pac) and frontier and spirit airlines classify it as a personal item. It fits perfectly in the personal item sizing bin”

Committed to the 28L Ultra to avoid stickler airlines and likes everything about it, with an insane number of pockets.

“I ended up committing to the 28L Ultra. Not interested in dealing with stickler airlines that might say the 35L is too big for underseat space.”

Went with the TP3 Small and after several day trips and two business trips loves the pockets and organization and finds it very comfortable.

“I went with the Aer Travel 3 small, I’ve used it for several day trips and two 2 night business trip so far. I love it. I absolutely love all the pockets and organization.”

Picked up the X-Pac TP3 Small but is unsure about keeping it: super rugged, yet the weight is noticeable.

“I recently picked up a TP3-S but idk if I want to keep it bc it is heavy. Super rugged, but the weight is noticable.”

Had the X-Pac TP3 Small and found it had far too many unnecessary pockets and was quite heavy empty, so sold it after one trip.

“I had the TP3S XPAC. IMO it had way too many unnecessary pockets. It's quite heavy empty. I sold mine after only 1 trip.”

Has flown Southwest, JetBlue, United and Frontier with a fully packed TP3 Small as a personal item with zero issues, water bottle included.

“I’ve flown Southwest, JetBlue, United and Frontier with my FULLY packed AER travel pack 3 small and have had zero issues using it as my personal item.”

His TP3 Small fit under a regular United economy seat comfortably, sticking out 1-2 inches.

“It fit under the seat comfortably. I got a regular economy seat on United and didn't have a problem getting it under. It sticks out 1-2 inches”

Likes the pockets and organization of the TP3 Small after nearly a year, but finds it looks bulky and heavy and holds less than expected for work and as a personal item.

“I’ve had the Aer Travel Pack 3 Small for nearly a year now. I was looking for a bag I could take to work and also utilize for traveling as”

Took the X-Pac TP3 Small on a three-week Thailand trip as his carry-all and absolutely loves it.

“Just came back from a three week trip to Thailand with a new Travel Pack 3 Small and Day Sling 3, both in X-pac. Absolutely love both.”

Owns the X-Pac TP3 Small and absolutely loves it for travel, finding it incredible with organization that is hard to beat, but not suited to school or gym.

“I own the TP3 X-Pac Small. This is a travel backpack, not something for gym and school.”

Regularly uses the TP3 Small for week-long trips, packing lightly, without issues.

“I have a TP3 Small that I regularly use for week long trips.”

Chose the TP3 Small after trying the bags in store and finds that, because of its shape, it packs noticeably more than the City Pack Pro 2, with a front panel that holds a second laptop.

“I'll chime in as one who has held all the Aer bags in store and walked away with the TP3 Small: because of the shape, the TP3 packs noticeably more than the CPP2”

Uses the TP3 Small as both daily grad-school pack and weekender, flexing it to five nights; a bit big daily but fine at 6'3".

“I use a TP3 small as my daily grad school backpack as well as my weekender backpack, although i have flexed it to 5 nights”

As a smaller person finds the TP3 Small a good size for many two to three night weekenders.

“I think the TP3 is a perfect size for a weekend trip. I'm a smaller person and the TP3 small has been a good size for many 2-3 night weekenders”

Says the TP3 Small is very good and he has used it for week-long trips.

“TP3 Small is very good, been using for week-long trips”

At 5'1 she absolutely loves the small after half a dozen trips: comfortable fully packed on long walks, side straps hold coats, though the straps cannot stow.

“I took the plunge and bought an Aer Travel Pack Small, and have used it on half a dozen or so trips so far. I agree it's a little heavy, but I absolutely love it!”

At 6ft and 230 lb finds the TP3 Small one of the most comfortable packs he has worn, with load lifters making loads feel 20-25% lighter, though the false bottom is minimal.

“the Aer TP3 (I have the small version) is one of the most comfortable packs I’ve ever worn, even with it being like 4 pounds empty.”

Finds the TP3S straps quite comfortable and adjustable with great load lifters, and adds the hip belt for heavy loads.

“I have the TP3S and the straps are quite comfortable. Adjustable, the load lifters are great and you can always add the hip belt if you're packing a ton.”

Got the small in X-Pac for its looks: quite heavy empty but he does not find the carry harness lacking.

“I recently got an Aer TP3 (small) because I like the look of it in Xpac, and I have a problem with impulse control when it comes to bags. Frankly”

Found the TP3 Small heavy and it did not seem to hold much, so he sold it for a Daylite 26+6.

“I had a Travel Pack 3 Small for a while - the bag itself was on the heavy side for me, and it just didn't seem to hold much stuff. I ended up selling it”

Happy with his X-Pac TP3 Small: a tank that has fit under every seat and compresses well, though the front admin panel is a waste for him and it is heavy.

“I have the x-pac. I'm happy with it. It's a tank. Haven't had a seat it couldn't fit under so far, even a for-some-reason narrower than usual under-aisle seat. Went”

Loves the TP3 Small, which holds all he needs for short trips and is one of his most comfortable bags.

“I recently got the TP3 Small and love it. It’s super comfortable and I can pack it with all I need for short trips.”

Says the TP3 Small still holds a ton and is easily the most comfortable bag he has owned.

“Save some money and get the TP3S it still holds a ton and easily the most comfortable bag I’ve owned.”

Has the TP3 Small Ultra and finds it crazy comfy; the many pockets used to bother him but are growing on him.

“I have the TP3SU, this thing is crazy comfy. I can't even go back to my CTB26 anymore, that things not just digs my back but also my shoulder when”

Has used the TP3 Small X-Pac on many trips over a year with nothing bad to say, and bought the full TP3 for a longer Asia trip.

“I have an Aer Travel Pack 3 Small X-Pac (28L) that I've used for the past year or so on many trips and I have nothing bad to say about it.”

Has the TP3 Small Ultra and really loves it, liking the sleek look, side stash pocket and compression straps despite the added weight.

“I have the TP3S ultra and really love it. for me, it \*may\* (?) be better than the new one? of course no way to know without using the new”

Went with the TP3 Small X-Pac after trying the full size and it has done the job on multiple international trips; the admin panel is great for small items.

“I have tried the TP3 and ultimately went with the TP3 small x-pac and it has done the job on multiple international trips.”

Loves his TP3 Small X-Pac but dislikes the cheap-feeling vertical luggage trolley strap and the heavy padding that eats space; it was top-five at release but has not stayed there.

“I love my TP3 XPAC S. Though I really hope they reconsider and make a TP4.”

Finds the small too heavy like others in its family; the admin panel is usually empty but spacious enough for a first aid pouch and passport.

“I have the small. I think it’s too heavy but so are all the other bags in the same family.”

Bought the TP3 Small for its large admin panel, which beats carrying a pouch on a weekender, though on longer trips he would prefer a smaller panel.

“I got the TP3S a couple of months ago, specifically for the larger admin panel (compared to other alternatives I was looking at). For a weekender bag, being able to”

Prefers the TP3 Small for its compression and admin panel; it serves double duty for larger and smaller carries and cut out the need for two packs.

“you made a great purchase for your use case - although the 4 is the newer model it doesn’t mean it is better - as with any model there will”

Used it for one trip and it has sat in the closet since; weighty when empty, wasted space for a pouch user and cinch straps that only work a little.

“I got the TP3 Small (non-Xpac) last summer. Used it for one trip and it’s been sitting in the closet since. This may have more to do with my packing”

Appreciates the capacity and organization but finds it uncomfortable beyond about 30 minutes, with straps that hurt his back; the laptop area has too much padding.

“Ended up getting the small X-pac as well. Although I use it as a pack for a one- to two-week trip. With that in mind, my only big criticism is”

Feels bomb proof and has great organization, but at about four pounds empty it may be too heavy for a 28 litre bag.

“The TP3 small bag in X-pac feels bomb proof. Very tough and sturdy. 4 pounds empty! I like it a lot, but it might be too heavy for a 28liter”

Uses the TP3 Small as an EDC and travel bag after switching from a Synapse 25, and it lives up to the hype.

“Currently running the TP3 Small and it lives up to the hype. Using it as an EDC and travel bag. Switched from a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 so it had”

After a year finds the TP3 Small far too techy, with too many useless pockets and zippers, bulky and heavy, and switched to an Osprey.

“I've had mine for a year (Aer Travel Pack 3 Small) and it's just WAY too techy for me. Too many useless pockets and zippers. Too bulky. Too heavy.”

Kept the TP3 Small and, using vacuum bags to compress clothes, fits it under the seat on budget airlines; ideal for weekenders.

“I just ended up keeping this small one. Just had to use vacuum seal bags and they helped with compressing clothes inside. :) with shoes, choose carefully which pair you”

Got the TP3 Small to be safe as a personal bag and says it is within regulations for almost every airline when fully packed.

“I think most airlines will let it slide, but I got the TP3 small to be on the safe side. I wanted to use it as a personal bag and”

Comfortable and a good bag overall, but he finds it dedicates too much space to laptop padding and tech organization, overbuilt and overcomplicated.

“I'm 5'10" and I have to say, I wouldn't give this as shining of a review now. It's comfortable and overall a good bag, but it dedicates way too much”

Got the TP3 Small as his first one-bag for business travel; it fits under the seat even on a small regional jet and has plenty of organization.

“I got the TP3 Small in olive green for Christmas. Its pretty great.”

After a few months finds the small does not hold everything and the laptop is difficult to get in and out once packed; the pack is rugged but too stiff.

“I’ve been using the small for a few months and I’m not exactly loving it. I thought it would be enough for what I needed to carry but it just”

Had carry problems with the TP3 Small and switched it out for a Dragonfly 30L, never looking back.

“I thought I was the only one that had carry problems with the tp3s. Switched it out for a dragonfly 30L and never looked back”

Bought the TP3 Small beside the Mini MLC, found the Aer thick and heavy with pockets he did not need, and returned it.

“i just bought an aer 3 small and patagonia mini mlc. the aer felt very thick and heavy compared to the mlc so i returned the aer. i didnt need all those extra pockets”

After testing the TP3 Small found it too bulky, too rigid and too heavy and over-engineered with pockets, though beautifully designed.

“However after testing it I found the aer to be too bulky, too rigid, too heavy and definitely over engineered in the pockets department.”

Loves Aer and calls the TP3 Small a great travel and weekend bag, just too big for his day-to-day work commute.

“Let me start off by saying that I do love Aer. I have the TP3 Small.”

Bought the TP3 Small after trying it in store; six months later felt buyer's remorse for EDC because it feels too heavy and big, but keeps it for overnight hospital stays and travel.

“Even when I empty it compress it all the way down, it feels too heavy/big.”

Uses the TP3 Small only for air travel because 28L is far too much for EDC and the form factor is boxy for his taste.

“I feel you. I have the TP3 small for air travel only. 28L is way too much for an EDC.”

After a year decided that trying to be both EDC and 2-3 night travel bag it does neither: too much bulk and empty space for his commute yet not big enough for travel.

“Similar situation. I bought a TP3S because I wanted a bag that I could use for both my EDC and 2-3 night travel. It seemed like a good middle ground.”

Sold the TP3 Small after trips with it and the Matador 35L: its organization suits EDC better than travel and eats into space, making it heavy, though still really comfortable.

“I've had both at the same time at one point, but quickly sold the Aer TP3 Small.”

Took the TP3 Small to Europe: fits under the seat and is incredibly easy to carry.

“Just rocked the TP3S on a trip to Europe. Fits under seat and incredibly easy to carry.”

Uses the TP3 Small as a personal item that always fits under the seat, always packed with chargers and toiletries, and pairs it with a roller for longer trips.

“For short trips (4 days or less) the TP3 mini is enough, and it always fits under the seat.”

Just received it and finds looks and functionality 10/10 and comfortable at 6'3" after loosening the straps; it is heavy at 4 lb empty but the space is great.

“So far, the looks are a 10/10, and the functionality is a 10/10. It also very much feels like a premium product.”

Took the 28L on a two-week Europe trip with two packing cubes and thought it was close to perfect, even considering it as his everyday bag; the admin pocket takes a good chunk of volume.

“I took the 28L Aer TP3 on a two week trip to Europe recently and thought it was close to perfect.”

Owns both TP3 sizes, an Alpaka and an Evergoods and rates the TP3 Small far above the Alpaka: more organization, compression straps, a sliding sternum strap and better grab handles.

“Hands down AER TP3S for the win”

Bought it after finding the Allpa 28L unsuitable for work, and on a work trip in 100-degree heat loves it: comfortable, protective laptop compartment and easy access, though it does not hold a true 28L and the hip straps are not worth it.

“I decided to purchase the AER Travel Pack 3 Small in the regular cordura, and while I haven’t brought it on a plane yet, I’ve been using it on a”

Took the small to Puerto Rico and Vietnam at 15-20 lb: works great, pretty comfortable and keeps revealing hidden pockets.

“I have the non-x-pac Aer TP3, and I like it. Just did two trips to Puerto Rico and Vietnam with it and it works great. I keep finding more hidden pockets.”

Just received the X-Pac small and finds it holds lots, enough for world travel if you pack the necessary, and it looks great compressed.

“I received this morning the Aer TP small 3 xpac and it can hold lots, enough for traveling the world in my opinion if you pack just the necessary.”

Switched from the Aer Travel Pack 3 Small to an Osprey pack: found the Aer too bulky and heavy, with organization that ate space, so he also needed a packable daypack. The only thing he liked was the look.

“The internal organization of the Aer also did not really work for me. For my use case, it felt too excessive and ate up too much space”

Owned the Aer Travel Pack Small X-Pac for four years, used daily as a commuter and on a 10-day trip abroad; looks new, straps feel secure though it rides high and is not the lightest.

“I've owned it for 4 years now and it looks as new as the day I bought it.”

Owns the TP3 Small: enjoys the layout and finds it very comfortable with great load lifters, but it is quite heavy, bulkier than it should be and feels stiff with no extra space; she is selling her Peak Design 45L for being too heavy and badly shaped for her torso.

“Very comfortable fit, I think it helps it's on the shorter side (<50cm) + the load lifters are really great!”