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We create Unreal Engine based learning / training environments that run off an iPad Pro or iPad Air 11” using a controller. It’s a highly mobile setup with said items plus some cables and chargers.

Being an Aer fanboy (CPP2, TP3), I went for the Day Sling 3 Max that is the perfect size for this use case. Just “because I could”, got the Toshi 6L for direct comparison as the second unit.

After a few months of using both, I’ve settled for the Toshi as my favourite that now doubles as EDC. There are subjective and objective reasons. Both are great bags, excellent quality and have that urban/ business/ tech look. The Aer outer material is thicker, it feels more rigid.

Both have the right size, and will take extra items such as (smaller) water bottle or packable rain jacket. Cut/ shape is a bit different, with Aer being more oval, but generally quite similar.

What made me tilt towards Toshi:
- material is softer, totally subjective preference. Carries better
- packs thinner, big point when it goes into the bag when onebagging. Sometimes it comes along as edc in combination with CPP or TP3
- interior lining is light grey, much better visibility inside
- key/ small stuff pocket as a huge plus. Aer doesn’t have that
- strap has padding. 8h of carrying time and any load starts digging into the shoulder
- Big minus for the Aer: the way I take the sling off results in the buckle releasing, with the bag falling to the ground. Repeatedly. Suppose I could reprogram my muscle memory - or just go with the Toshi

There are two straps at the bottom of the Toshi where I could attach an umbrella or the like, but haven’t used them yet. A non critical nice to have feature.

Anyway, knowing it is subjective. As said, two great bags and either will work fine if you are in the 11” tablet game.

4 day hop across the pond for a trade show in the US - super happy with my setup. Trade show can also mean more items coming back than going out, which was the case.

- The Aer Tp3 fits nicely in even a tight overhead bin as the little CRJ has. A great bag for longer transfers at and around airports and - most important - everything on me even on a one hour stopover with no worries losing checked in luggage

- Rework Toshi Sling 6L for the iPad pro 11“. I need it with me on the stand/ booth all day for three days, so keeping it light. The padding on the shoulder strap is a godsend. I wish the passport/ papers pocket would have a divider for sticking business cards in. Otherwise perfect sling, I had tried the Aer Day Sling Max beforehand and didn‘t like it as much, mainly because it is so bulky. The Toshi was in the TP3 on the way out.

- Thought I could use the iPad pro stand alone on trips but figured out it is not for me. So in comes the neo 13“ - a fantastic machine. Happy with the seupt (for now).