Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac vs Aer Hip Belt Ultra
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac ($119) vs Aer Hip Belt Ultra ($29) — 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 Hip Belt Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119 | $29 |
| Weight | 340g | 227g |
| Volume | 6L | — |
| Material | X-Pac Dimension-Polyant | — |
| Zippers | YKK Aquaguard | — |
| Buckle | Fidlock Magnetic | — |
| Pockets | 6 | — |
| Interior | Orange liner | — |
| Weight | — | 227g (8.01 oz, Aer product page) |
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 Hip Belt Ultra
- Moves load to the hips
- removable clips
- 227g
- Only for packs it fits
Aer Hip Belt Ultra is the better value at $29. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.
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