Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac vs Aer Sling 2
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac ($119) vs Aer Sling 2 ($89) — 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 Sling 2 |
|---|
| Price | $119 | $89 |
| Weight | 340g | 283g |
| Volume | 6L | 4L |
| Material | X-Pac Dimension-Polyant | Cordura 1680D |
| Zippers | YKK Aquaguard | — |
| Buckle | Fidlock Magnetic | — |
| Pockets | 6 | — |
| Interior | Orange liner | — |
| Water Resistance | — | Yes (DWR) |
| Laptop | — | No (for this size) |
| Weight | — | 283g |
| 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 Sling 2
- Extremely well-organized interior for 4L
- Hidden back pocket for security
- DWR coating handles light rain
- 4L limits to single-day micro loads
- $89 for a sling is premium
- Top access requires setting down
Aer Sling 2 is the better value at $89. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.