New Christmas presents, ser cpp2 in olive and able carry max edc in ripstop tan. Both bought on black Friday deals but been saved for Xmas. Already have the cpp2 in black so familiar with the bag but the able carry max edc....wow what a bag

  • How do you like the AC Max EDC compared to the Aer CPP2? Does it feel much bigger? Is it worth the splurge if I already own the CPP2? 

    Feels bigger and the front pocket looks more useful then the aer front pocket although haven't used it yet

    How's the laptop compartment feel?

    I have a 17" laptop and fits fine

    God I hope the Desert Brown comes out in stock. Been waiting for some time :')

    That colour looks amazing, id have got that but had to be quick with the black Friday sale so couldn't wait for it to come back in stock

    It’s a lot more room. Especially that front duffel comes in clutch all the time

    Have both.

    Can barely think of a reason to use the CPP2 anymore.

    Yes. I have both and the AC is what I carry to work. I can carry more stuff when I needed if I don’t use the water bottle pocket, which I never do as EDC.

  • Damn, Max EDC really looks much bigger than CPP2. Merry Christmas many baggers!

  • Ayyy, Merry Christmas! Congratulations on your purchases, use 'em in good health!

  • I'm going to Japan soon and have been eyeing either one of these bags to get for casual work + gym + EDC. The Able Carry looks way bigger here. Which one do you think will look the best? I carry one laptop, my chargers, extra mouse, gym clothes including shoes and some other things, which now easily fit my Thule aion 28L.

    Any clue?

    Thule Aion is very cool! Cannot decide with the colour though

    I like it as well! Got it in regular black and no regret

  • Is the bottom of the AC Max EDC main compartment padded?

    Has something like a piece of plastic between the inner and outer layers

    So it’s hard or soft foam-like?

    Hard but feels enough protection, the entire bag feels quality

  • Merry Christmas

  • I was worried about max edc being a bit too big but I think it's fine. I work all over the UK and the amount of times I leave home in the summer and forget to bring a hoodie or a light jacket and the day goes cooler so the max edc front pocket should help me by leaving something in there full time but the aer cpp2 I don't think I would have the luxury of that space so if you carry gym kit I'd definitely say the max edc would be more suited

  • For whatever reason, the way aer does olive cordura with their black accents always hits

    Already had the black one but for the exact reason you just said I couldn't resist

  • Merry Christmas. Nice bags. Love that olive. What are you using 2 cpp2 for just curious?

    Already had the black but then really started to like the olive

  • Looks great! Does anyone have an idea when Aer will restock the CPP2 online? I’ve heard stories of people waiting months and considering going for the Max EDC instead …

    I have bought 2 aer cpp2 this year both from the store in London so didn't know about any stock issues

    Must have just missed out. I called them a week ago, nothing on line or in store. Wondering if I should wait or not.

    Is that the London store?

  • Work stuff and edc and I keep a black ember forge max or aer tp3 in my car as overnight bag

  • Why do you have 2 different colored cpp2s? And also the Max EDC which is the same type of bag?

    You must be new here 😃

    No, I love bags probably more than most people here. I just hate pure overconsumption that makes no sense at all and this is clearly it. You know you can love a hobby without spending unnecessarily, right? You don't have to race towards the stupidest purchase ever just to brag about it online, you know?

    I think a good parallel would be that people own suits of different colours and fabrics. Or even t-shirts. Like you I'm trying to avoid overlap in use case but I can totally understand that someone who would have a specific use case would simply want to change things up within.

    I cam certainly understand why would someone do it, but in this use case, we are downgrading some of the best backpacks in the world down to the basic fashion accessories which is just plain sad.

    Most retailers do categorize bags of any sort as accessories.

    But among outdoor apparel, some do place then under “equipment”. But only if the backpack uses an extensive harness that’s usually adjustable, and can carry a much higher payload.

    Glad you are here to tell us what is unnecessary!

    How is the max edc the same type of bag? Other than also being Xpac, it’s a completely different layout.

    It's an EDC bag, almost same size and use case.

    Lol what? And? Your statements are so bizarre for someone who claims they’re more into bags than most.

    No, my dear child. "to be into bags" does not equal to buying unnecessary, duplicit bags for the same purpose. I have multiple bags with multiple purposes so that I can carry my stuff most effectively for various situations. To have multiple pieces of the same bag in different colors is absolutely ridiculous and makes literally no logical sense whatsoever. It's a fucking bag, not a Pokémon card.

    Unless you admit you are buying them as a fashion statement which is even more ridiculous. Which further proves my point - there is no logical explanation for why would anyone do that, ergo, it's utter bullshit that should definitely not be celebrated.

    You’re giving off massive neckbeard energy my dude. Relax and let other people enjoy their shit. OP isn’t like hoarding bags…

    Why do you care? It’s his money and he can use it how he pleases. What’s ridiculous is you getting upset on how he chooses to spend his money.

    I know, it's my curse - I call out stupid when I see it. I'll work on that, if only those stupid ones would work on that.

    I have a ripstop Max EDC in black and will probably also get one in tan because I just love the bag

    Do you prefer ripstop over x-pac?