New Release: Aer Simple Pouch - Worth It?

Here’s the quick breakdown:

Target use: Simple, ultralight travel and EDC

Standout feature: Ultra fabric

Potential drawbacks: May be too minimalistic for some

Photo #1 - Worn on me (I'm 5'8)

Photo #2 - Side view

Photo #3 - Taking a closer look…

Photo #4 - Ultra fabric - you'll either love it or hate it

Photo #5 - One of the thinnest shoulder straps (and smallest Woojin clips) I've ever seen

Photo #6 - The shoulder strap is removable

Photo #7 - No internal lining, this is the laminated backside of the Ultra fabric

Photo #8 - The smaller front pocket has a gusset at the bottom for extra volume

Photo #9 - This pocket also uses a high quality power mesh on the inside

Photo #10 - The back pocket has limited access (stitched closed across the top where the logo is)

✅ Durable and weatherproof fabric & zippers (Ultra fabric & YKK Aquaguard zippers)

✅ Three separate pockets; two zippered and one drop-in

✅ Front secondary pocket features a bottom gusset & power mesh back - lays flat when not in use but expands when needed.

❌ Very thin shoulder strap could be uncomfortable during extended wear.

❌ Potential for shoulder strap dangle (#stopthedangle)

❌ No lining; the bag's interior is the Ultra fabric's laminated backside.

Would you pick this up? How do you think it compares to similar products?