#Aer daypack zip
They also added side zip pockets on both sides on the back panel as well as a card pocket on the straps of the bag. Compared to its cousins, Wexley added extra pockets such as an extra mesh sleeve pocket in the front compartment, another spacious top mesh pocket on the front of the main compartment, and my favorite addition the extra large mesh pocket found on the reverse side of the front flap of the front compartment. This thing has a crap ton of pockets and pouches perfect for anyone who'd rather organize their cables and stuff using their EDC bag's built in organization. Quite annoying, especially if I want to quickly one shoulder the bag and grab something from the front, I'm usually fighting or tugging away to get it open.Īnother aspect I wanted to touch on is the pocket and organizational layout. A lot of two handed zipper opening and closing are going to be had, and even after the time I've had this bag it hasn't broken in yet. The zippers on both the front + main compartment are an annoyance to use as they are rather tough and rigid on my bag and not as smooth as I'd like them to be. I don't see why Wexley couldn't just add it to the front compartment just for that added bit of protection. The main compartment being the only compartment with YKK aquaguard zippers is disappointing. Wexley did some adjustments by (compared to Aer's Tech Bag 2) making the Active bag an inch and a half taller, and about a half-inch-and-then-some shallower making the Active much more balanced and proportionate while adding imo much needed compacity (as evidenced by the 20L rating on the Active Pack) compared to its cousin. Due to this, both of Aer's offerings end up looking rather disproportionate and pudgy in looks. On Aer's offerings, despite me being a fan of the front face, the side profile (especially when packed) has a bottom heavy bulbous look to it. The reason being is the Active bag offers a more balanced look imo. In terms of looks, I much prefer Wexley's take on the "turrtle shell" design compared to Aer's Tech/Day Pack. In the time I've had it, I can say I haven't had any noticeable/major durability issues come up. Thankfully due to the rigidity and structure of the bag, it can stand on its own very well even when underpacked.
I do have to mention there are noticeable micro abrasions to the front face, so I would err on the side of caution when settling the bag face down on rough, course surfaces. Scuffs and scratches to the front face disappear easily with a quick wipe of a wet towel. Upon arrival I found the bag to be well constructed – no flayed ends, no random damage marks, etc. Larger water bottle pocket w/ a better closure system Expect a lot of 2 handed open/close operations. Zippers are still very annoying to work with.
#Aer daypack free
Would've preferred a separate laptop compartment to free up space inside the main compartmentĭue to the above I feel the main comparment is limited in space – found myself having to "work" things in more YKK Aquaguard zippers featured only on the main compartment leaving the front compartment devoid of wet resistance. Things I didn't like about the bag/wish they changed: When the pack is fully packed and tied down to the back with the sternum straps it could limit mobility. The top stash pocket, while decently sized, could be wider – can foresee this being an annoyance with larger handed people.
Rigid back panel makes it tough to find the perfect placement on the back.Straps are still rather rigid even after a few months of use. The carry is decent – imo slightly better than Aer's but it's not saying much.Bag is quite "large" looking on the back.Keeps it shape well whether under/overpacked Uni-Handle system is neat, helps compress the bag when carried in briefcase mode Hidden zip pockets on back panel and dedicated card pocket on shoulder strap are super handy and found myself using this feature a lotĪ better design than Aer's offerings – the bag is taller, and shallower which helps the bag look more even and less bottom bulbous-heavy. Small dopp bag from Bellagio - contains toothpicks, floss, q tips, and hand soapĬontrasting interior makes visibility an ease.Tech pouch w/ various cables + chargers + laptop charger.In this review I will be comparing this backpack a lot to the Aer Tech/Day Pack (of which the Tech Pack I owned and subsequently returned after roughly 2 weeks).
#Aer daypack professional
No I am not a professional reviewer/blogger/vlogger, just another dude who loves his bags. I have had and used this bag for about 3 months now and these are my own thoughts about the Wexley Active Backpack. TL DR – While some may label this a blatant copycat, Wexley managed to add enough QOL features which improve upon Aer's existing blueprint to make the Wexley Active bag a solid choice on its own
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