Additionally, the shoulder strap is nicely padded and features a sturdy Duraflex plastic buckle for quick release though I seldom unclip messenger-style bags, preferring to just slide them on overhead. I found it easy to open one-handed, which is always appreciated. The small valuables pocket features a YKK #5RC zipper with a locking pull.
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The front pocket also features a YKK #10RC but this one is an AquaGuard zip so there is a little more resistance to open that compartment, though certainly not enough to cause usability issues. Fortunately, I love the huge and delightfully smooth YKK #10RC zipper for the main compartment, which makes access to that primary space a breeze. Anything smaller than that will fit easily.įor me personally, zippers can make or break the user experience of a bag. It’s worth noting that this will fit up to a 16″ MacBook Pro, but it is a bit snug. No part of the interior lining is abrasive either so everything is well protected, especially the laptop sleeve which has a soft-touch lining on the back wall of the bag. This makes the interior visible so none of your contents will hide in dark crevices never to be seen again. The interior is lined with a light gray colored pack-cloth material, similar to most of their other products. Thank goodness, because my Australian Shepherds’ fur is deeply embedded into just about everything I own. It also means that dust and fur aren’t going to easily stick to the exterior. The smooth texture of Ballistic Nylon (versus a more coarse weave like Cordura 500D and 1000D) makes it easy to clean if you do happen to get it dirty. This leaves me feeling fairly confident that this will continue to be the case in a longer-term scenario.Īer uses quality materials on their bags and the entire exterior of the sling is constructed of 1680D Ballistic Nylon. But I’m also not afraid to use them and the Travel Sling 2 has exhibited no signs of construction failure. I’m not intentionally “rough” on bags or equipment. Though I haven’t yet flown with the bag, it has been on road trips, in and out of cars, and used as a daily carry for work.
And in the subsequent months of daily use I’ve put the bag through, nothing has changed. The Travel Sling 2 arrived with absolutely zero construction flaws upon initial inspection.
Aer has been continuously improving their construction (not that they were ever “bad”) with each generation of products they release. Quality of construction is, for me, one of the most important aspects when it comes to making a purchase decision with a bag. But I must say, I love the bright orange liner they use on their X-Pac editions and I think it would really suit this bag’s overall look and feel. Aer’s typical neutral gray interior liner works well enough to give you a clear view of the bag’s contents. This almost feels like a scaled-up version of the Day Sling, and the bag feels well-proportioned overall. I also am a big fan of the updated patterning of this version over the original Travel Sling, which was overall a more boxy design. There is no wrong choice between the two as they both suit the overall silhouette of the bag very well. The Travel Sling 2 is currently available in two different colorways, Black and Heather Gray. Though, in my opinion, I would say they are slightly masculine in their appearance. Aesthetically speaking, Aer’s products predominantly feature a minimal, tech-forward look which suits all genders.
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