u/Difficult_Station_61

I was going back and forth between this and the Aer Travel Pack 4 28l.
But finally, I chose max edc

The build quality is perfect.
Unlike my experience with the Aer CPP2, which came with a few loose threads, this bag is pristine.
The stitching is tight and precise. Visually, it’s pretty much flawless.

But I will sell max edc at used market and buy the TP4 on Black Friday.

There are two reasons.

First, it is awkward for right-hand access.

To get into the front duffel and side pocket,
I have to swing the bag over my right shoulder and dig through it with my left hand.

It's quite uncomfortable for me.

Second, the tech area and laptop separation are small.

The tech storage fills up way too fast.
Toss in a gan pd charger, C-type cable, iem, and a dac,
and it looks like it’s going to burst.

And I carry a 12.9 iPad Pro and a laptop,
but there is only one separation.

I didn't think about it when I bought it, but this is actually quite inconvenient.

I never ran into these layout issues when using the CPP2, so these two flaws ended up being dealbreakers for me.

Of course, it's not only full of drawbacks.

The Able carry max edc is incredibly comfortable.
The CPP2 used to be the most comfortable pack I’d ever worn, but the Able Carry Max somehow beats it.

Also, it looks cool.
It is an important factor for me to choose.

Hi

I had been satisfied with and using Aer’s City Pack Pro2 until now,
but a problem came up, so I’m looking for a new bag.

I need to put a 17-inch laptop in my bag right away, but the CPP2 is too small for that, it won’t fit in my laptop.

So I’m looking for a bag between 20L and 28L that can fit a 17-inch laptop.

The first candidate I found is Aer’s Travel Pack 4 28L Ultra version.
But I’m worried because I don’t think that would make me feel like I bought a brand-new product, even if it is the Apostle.
As everyone knows, TP4’s design is so similar to CPP2, right?
And there’s also the annoying PU zipper problem.

The second candidate is the Rework Toshi Pack 25L. Honestly, both the size and the features really hit the mark for me.
But I’m worried the texture might be lacking.
I really love the distinctive texture of Aer’s 1680D nylon, but the 840D does feel somewhat lacking.
On top of that, because it’s a new brand, I’ve seen some reviews saying the finish leaves something to be desired.

The third candidate is ablecarry max edc.
To be honest, everything except the design isn’t really my taste.
But it was so pretty that I put it in.
I don’t like that built-in drink holder or the vertical pocket on the front either.
But it’s so beautiful..

Which bags would be okay here? Or could you recommend another bag?