Arc'teryx Aerios 30 Pack - Men's vs REI Co-op Member Exclusive Flash 22 Pack

Here again, i've got lots of extra clips, so i can clip up the poles they're all secure out of the way, so i can just put the pack on and i'm ready to...

The old version had a zipper pocket in the interior of the pack’s body. This is the feature I'm missing most. The new design has no good place to put my wallet and keys. I don't want those on an exterior pocket, as those pockets contain things I want to access during the hike (sunscreen, food); nor do these pockets have key loops (unlike the older version, where every pocket had a key loop)

I would be really angry, but they have great customer service. I'Ve been told this is my first sack from arterics, so you know it's an experiment for ...

Cons: The straps are not comfortable. They are rather thin in width and made of a netted material that’s kind of scratchy. I wore this backpack in the hot sun while wearing tank tops and I personally didn’t like the way the straps felt on my skin. When I packed the bag with heavy items, the straps rubbed my shoulder and it felt uncomfortable

Final note, I’m 6ft tall and originally bought the long back, I returned it for a regular…if you in between sizes give the smaller a go…it’s a better fit and the frame doesn’t hit the back of your head when you tilt your head to look up.

Size and Layout: Both backpacks have the exact same layout. The Matador Daylite's stuffsack is slightly smaller, which I've actually found makes it difficult to get the backpack in (must be rolled a very specific way). The 4Monster's stuffsack is slightly larger, which makes packing much easier. Note that both backpacks can compress down to the same size; it's just the stuffsack that is different

So it naturally wants to hug your hips. And on the male one, it's the same thing, just a little bit bigger. Yeah, and it just kind of sits like it's n...

I wouldn't use this for hiking, we have a better backpack for that, but that's not what I bought it for. It's perfect as a commute bag, especially when you will only need it full when going and not when returning (or vice versa.) I also like that the bag itself adds practically no weight to whatever you're carrying. I've used packable shopping bags before this, and it's very similar, but seems a lot sturdier and definitely more comfortable since the weight can be distributed better

There is a small stash pocket on the right side waist strap. There is a shoulder zippered shoulder pocket (good for keys or snacks) and an open-top should pocket on the shoulder straps (good for a small GPS or monocular).

The main compartment itself was deep and voluminous having a simple cinch that efficiently closed it up, protecting the contents from accidental spill. It did take me a minute to figure out how to work it but once I realized I didn’t need to press a tab and it closed and opened by simply pulling on the cinch string, getting in and out of the main compartment was a breeze. I loved the bungee that held my hiking poles in place. Attaching my poles was pretty easy and they felt pretty secure

The straps really take a load off and the actual material/ mesh on my back is extremely breathable and does not make me sweat as much as I should. The pockets on the shoulder straps and waist straps are great for your phone, portable charger, etc.. last but not least, I have plenty of space in the bag even after a change of clothes, so I’m sure it will still be great for an overnight trip! Also, I purchased the rain cover as well, and the small fits perfectly on it

This will get stuffed in my carry-on bag for day trip use when I arrive at my destination. It will hold a light jacket, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a water bottle, basically all your needs for a short walk or hike, a bike ride, etc. It is not meant for long haul hiking, it offers no shoulder strap padding. What it does offer is extreme light weight and ability to carry a few essentials for a day trip