![]() The classic Aer white-on-black tag appears on the side of this sling and blends in nicely with the surrounding fabric. This sling’s look is something our Instagram followers are evenly split on, considering its 50% rating on our poll-you’re either content with this sling’s subtlety or bored by it, it seems. It immerses itself into the background more than it takes the spotlight and works well in more urban, citified settings. ![]() If you’re looking for a statement piece in your daily line up of gear, we hate to tell you that the Tech Sling 2 is only available in Black at the time of this review. We have full reviews on several bags in this line, including the also tech-specific Tech Pack 2 that you can check out, though we’ll be focusing on this sling in this review.Īer you ready for this review? We sure are! Let’s dive in. This sling comes to us from Aer’s Work Collection which features both updated and new packs and products with a clean, subdued vibe that works well for the office (or wherever else you get work done). Those that enjoy carrying a lot of small tools and utilities while out and about will no doubt enjoy the Kompak, assuming that you're willing to put up with some of the bag's quirks.If you haven’t already guessed from the name, the Aer Tech Sling 2 is the new-and-and improved version of Aer’s original Tech Sling with a comfortable carry and convenient organization for your tech and everyday gear. ![]() Luckily, you can just unclip it and buy a better strap-literally anything is better than the included strap.įor the price of $119, the Black Ember Kompak is a small, well, compact, everyday carry bag. I'm surprised at how much it stands out and how at odds it is with the rest of Black Ember's fairly solid design and construction. This also makes it an utter nightmare if you try to take the Kompak off and put it somewhere, with the gangly strap unfurling itself everywhere. It's made from a recyclable material-nice-but it doesn't lay without crinking the strap will always be bent at 90-degree angles, and it will never sit flush with your shoulder. What isn't so appreciated is the bag's shoulder strap, which is nigh on unusable. It's a small touch, but an appreciated one. They've even got little tabs on them that both make it easier to grab them, but also lets you loop two tabs together in order to make the bag a little more secure, so someone can't just unzip the Kompak from behind. This is ideal for putting your phone or something you'll want to be able to access quickly.īlack Ember's zippers are super smooth, and they don't snag on the material. Because of the squarish design of the bag, anything in these pockets isn't easy to get at, which is probably why there's one last pocket, on the front of the bag, with a magnetic flap for quick access. You also get a little cutout meant for carrying credit cards, though it feels redundant if you're the type to carry a wallet. The second pocket is an EDC nerd's dream there's three pockets on the left, and another two on the right, with a zipper pouch behind it. Due to the lack of padding, in either the pockets, or on the outside of the bag, it makes me a little wary of keeping anything fragile in the outer pocket, but even so, my e-reader always survived the journey. ![]() It's the biggest pocket the Kompak has, and it's still fairly small, but if you're good at organizing, you can easily fit a lot into it. You've got a large main compartment, with two sleeves on either side-good for a small tablet or e-reader, a notebook, and a change of clothes or some snacks. If you happen to cram it to capacity, it does start to look a little puffy, and the boxy shape of the bag isn't exactly elegant, but it does have a place for everything. Rather than be large and bulky, the Kompak tries to nudge you towards only taking essentials you might need on a trip in the city. You're not going to fit anything larger than an iPad Mini into its form factor, but what it lacks in overall size, it makes up for with tons of pockets and storage space on the inside. The Kompak looks fairly diminutive at first glance-it'd be easy to think that it wouldn't be able to fit much, but in actuality, it's quite spacious. A purse isn't for everyone backpacks can be too bulky, but a tech bag certainly is the best of both worlds, and Black Ember's Kompak might be ideal if you enjoy having everything you need in one minimalistic crossbody. Whether it's for vacation or for city exploration, having a nice pack to carry around essentials is, well, essential. ![]()
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