Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac vs Aer Travel Kit 2
Aer Day Sling 3 X-Pac ($119) vs Aer Travel Kit 2 ($55) — 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 Travel Kit 2 |
|---|
| Price | $119 | $55 |
| Weight | 340g | 180g |
| Volume | 6L | — |
| Material | X-Pac Dimension-Polyant | 1680D CORDURA |
| Zippers | YKK Aquaguard | YKK |
| Buckle | Fidlock Magnetic | — |
| Pockets | 6 | Internal mesh + zip |
| Interior | Orange liner | — |
| Bottom | — | Flat-bottom standing |
| Handle | — | Quick-grab top |
| WR | — | DWR coating |
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 Travel Kit 2
- 1680D CORDURA bombproof
- Flat-bottom stands upright
- YKK zippers reliable
- Internal organization
- DWR water resistance
- $55 for a toiletry bag
- Dark interior hard to see
- No hook for hanging
Aer Travel Kit 2 is the better value at $55. Both are part of our curated sling bag index — tap through to check current pricing.