Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac vs Aer Day Pack 3
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac ($119) vs Aer Day Pack 3 ($185) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right sling bag.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac | Aer Day Pack 3 |
|---|
| Price | $119 | $185 |
| Weight | 340g | 680g |
| Volume | 6L | 24.6L |
| Material | X-Pac Dimension-Polyant | Cordura 1680D |
| Zippers | YKK Aquaguard | — |
| Buckle | Fidlock Magnetic | — |
| Pockets | 6 | — |
| Interior | Orange liner | — |
| Laptop | — | 16" MacBook Pro |
| Water Bottle | — | Side pocket (collapsible) |
| Weight | — | 680g |
| Made | — | Vietnam |
Pros & Cons
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac
- Fidlock magnetic buckle
- Lightweight X-Pac shell
- Bright interior visibility
- Fits 11" iPad
- 6 organized pockets
- X-Pac shows scratches
- Fidlock takes getting used to
- Higher price for sling
Aer Day Pack 3
- Flat-pack side pocket is clever engineering
- Dual-use gym + office versatility
- 1680D Cordura built to last years
- $185 is significant for a backpack
- No sternum strap on base model
- Muted aesthetics not for everyone
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac is the better value at $119. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.