L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs Aer Travel Pack 2

Alright. This has been Matt. We'Ve been taking a look at an LL Bean stowaway day pack very good option. Please, if you can go to our GoFundMe and our ...

Lastly, I understand the utility of having the cinch straps on the outside of the bag but why are SUCH a pain always having to snap and unsnap them just to unzip the bag. Really wish there was an alternative to this type of design. At the end of the day though, while not perfect, it’s by far the best bag I’ve found so far for long weekend trips. If you purchase this bag I suspect you’ll be very happy

So it's a little inconvenient. Um, personally, not a huge fan of that, but it is what it is. So you unbuckle the compression straps and you got this u...

Amazing! The zippers are YKK...another reason that made me decide to purchase this backpack

I purchased this over the Sea to Summit bag solely for packing my miscellaneous camping gear in and using it as a carry-on on the Amtrak. This was for a bikepacking trip on the gap and CO canal towpath. I went with his pack because you can fit two water bottles in the side pocket which is awesome it is way more comfortable than the S2S bag. It’s heavier than the S2S bag, but the flexibility and the way the bag sits on your back makes it a lot better for travel

What I really don’t like is the shoulder straps. They are very uncomfortable. The side pockets are useless for holding water bottles. But I really hate the shoulder straps

Lightweight, just enough compartments and the interior zippered compartment saved my cellphone after a quick dip in the bay.

I'd like to see another external pocket so I can have quick access to small electronics. I would also like to see a smaller version of this, maybe a 30-35L and have the height be less than 18" so that it can pass the Frontier Airlines' (and other low-cost carrier) personal bag restriction.

2) This pack for me seems best when not loaded heavily. I put my camera, kit lens, power bank, extra battery, extra shirt and rain jacket, wallet , keys and small items, with total weight of 2.2 kg and it was ok, but heavier than that was not very comfortable while wearing on shirt. If you wear a jacket , than the straps won't dig into your shoulders as much and you can go with 3 or 4 kilos, depends on you

This meant I could easily grab my xbox controller or a snack without having to hoist the bag up into my lap and open the whole thing. -Comfort: Its actually pretty comfortable to wear. I took a hike with this bag on (I know - probably not really what its designed for) - and it worked out perfect. The back is as padded/breathable as you could expect, and the front chest strap helped to keep the bag tight against my chest without all of the weight being squarely on my shoulders

Here's why: Stowing it into its own pouch is a chore; and, results in a lump. I recommend a larger included pouch. It's easier just to throw it flat in my luggage, if I'm looking to take an extra container. The straps might better fit a child, or someone with a seriously narrow frame

So really great, versatile size. And so, as I was testing the South, the first bag that this made me think of was the larger version of the travel pac...