Aer Travel Pack 2 Small Vs Bellroy Transit Backpack Comparison 

Also the sales tax is super low, I think the warehouse or their Canadian office is located maybe in Alberta for that reason

Hey Jed - we hear you! Weight specifications are an important factor when using (and reviewing) a bag which is why it's one of the biggest cons on the GORUCK GR2 review packhacker.com/travel-gear/goruck/gr2/ but overall it does really come down to you, your travel style and the airlines you're flying with. It also seems like everyone on the PH team packhacker.com/about/team/ has some kind of fun and interesting travel story that has helped them adapt and optimize their packing list in some way. And even now we're still traveling and improving the way we travel so that we can share it with our community. While there are no plans to create this kind of content in the immediate pipeline, we do have some exciting stuff in the works, so stay tuned! 😊 Thanks for reaching out and sharing your thoughts with us! - Rebecca

Yeah. Lufthansa started weighing on my last trip. 8kg Max!! Crazy. Every little bit matters.

Sorry but I’ve always travelled on budget airlines and even they have never ever weighed my bag...

@@YounanPhoto to be honest I've only had my carry-on weighed on domestic flights in Australia (Jetstar probably). But if the bag is 40L and bulky, it might raise some questions as to weight. I guess most people just rearrange and wear as much as possible if absolutely necessary.

@@YounanPhoto Just booked a return flight to Tokyo with Jetstar (from Australia). They clearly stated that the carry on limit is 7kg TOTAL (i.e. no "personal item" or second small bag that isn't weighed). They also state, very clearly in the checkout process, "We have strict carry-on limits" and "we monitor weight and size limits at the airport". I'm inclined to believe them since a) Jetstar have weighed my carry-on before, and b) they charge a lot for extra baggage-$74 AUD for an extra 7kg of carry-on. Both ways. That's over 20% of the price of the fare. Apparantly they used to have a 3kg add-on, but they got rid of it in favour of 7kg option (not sure if it was any cheaper though). Didn't pay for the extra, so I'm definitely going to have to get creative! Good thing I did end uip picking the Bellroy over the Aer ;)

Thanks for sharing your go-to with us, Muhammad! 😊👍 - Rebecca

Hey Andrea - thanks for sharing your experience with us! We're glad that you're digging the aesthetic of the Bellroy Transit and that you're finding it comfortable to wear. We love hearing what works for you! 😊👍 - Rebecca

Andrea N : hey! You had aer 2 travel small before and you like transit backpack better? Can you tell us more what is in your opinion transit better than aer. Thx ;)

KraKra hi sorry for late reply! I prefer the Bellroy as IMO it is just a classier looking bag, and the materials are better, especially the liner material. I also found it had better organisation for my usage. I find the Aer rather “basic” in aesthetic, as well as the size is just a little bit better for here in Australia with pretty tight carry on restrictions. I also love the harness and the metal hardware on the Bellroy as well as their sustainability and production ethics. Aside from the fact that the Bellroy is an Australian product so the pricing is a lot better here as well as being able to get local support is also a huge plus as shipping from the US is very expensive. The Bellroy is so well made, where as I feel that the Aer is too dated for my liking, I also like that there are better colour options with Bellroy especially the Recycled Blue material with brown leather trim. The internal straps were great to hold my packing cubes - on a two week trip I recently took, I am VERY glad I have the Transit. I know most of my opinions are basically aesthetic - I do feel that the Bellroy is a “higher end” product than the super simple Aer. Cheers!

Glad you're digging the video, Drew-g-b! We haven't got our hands on the Alchemy AEL022 yet, but we'll check it out. 😊👍 - Rebecca

Hey Zakir - when it comes to measuring bags that are packed, this can be pretty inconsistent especially depending on the materials as they can stretch quite easily. But from comparing the dimensions of these two packs, they seem pretty true to size, but we're unable to verify 100% without the specific measuring tools. The zippers on the water bottle pockets on the Bellroy Transit are just at the edge of the back panel with the zipper against your back so they're pretty discreet. Hope this helps! - Rebecca

Hey! You can check out our full review of the Bellroy Transit Backpack here packhacker.com/travel-gear/bellroy/transit-backpack/ to see how we got on with the shoulder straps when testing this pack out. Also, we currently haven't had our hands on the GORUCK GR1 USA Women's pack, but if anything changes we'll keep you updated over our social channels. 😊 - Rebecca

Hey Sean - that's a great question! We're currently working on reviewing the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, so stay tuned so that you can check out and compare the ratings of both of these packs! 😊👍 - Rebecca

Hey somchai saichom - we currently have no plans to create a list of packs that will fit the new 16" MacBook Pro, but I'll pass your thoughts onto the team and we'll check it out! 😊 - Rebecca

Any pack that fits the 2015 15” will fit the new 16”.

this shit isn't watching at all, or a random idiot..

Thanks for your feedback, 0xMaki! 👍 - Rebecca

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, venom5809! 😊 - Rebecca

@@kissiejrmusic Think we found the Bellroy employee. 😂