Aer’s very first venture into the luggage industry has been met with much aplomb. A decade after their foray as a newly spirited crowdfunding project that saw the combination of a gym bag and an office bag into a singular simplified design, Aer was born. The company has since grown at a steady pace, from humble beginnings in 2014, with Allen Choi as Founder and Head of Design, and ten years on, the pride with which these lifetime guarantee products are manufactured speaks volumes.
It’s never an easy task to pick a new piece of luggage. When I first heard about Aer, my initial thoughts were that it might be an abbreviation for aerodynamic, which is exactly what an upscale suitcase should be – clean lines combined with a minimalist and stylish look. Aer has managed to achieve this with their stunning Aer Carry-On and erring on the safe side of caution and color options, I chose the Black, which has a beautiful matt finish. For the more adventurous suitcase aficionados, there are Dark Olive, Fog White, Safety Orange, and Pale Mauve.
A good suitcase needs to stand the test of time, and a great suitcase will go one step further in maintaining pliability against the severities it might endure during travel – from being handled by many to putting the brakes on! Featuring an ultra-durable Makrolon® polycarbonate hard shell exterior and Hinomoto miraclent® metal bearing wheels, the Aer Carry-On will retain its shape and glide silently through the airport. Offering four different height settings for comfort and stability, Aer’s patent-pending triangular trolley system is a revolutionary advance in luggage design, while the built-in Hinomoto wheel brake system guards against unnecessary rolling.
My favorite parts? The removable compression pad with a state-of-the-art Fidlock® magnetic fastener and being able to differentiate between which items I have worn from the ironed ones with the clever separate compartment on the opposite side! Aer even has the eco-conscious consumer in mind with the sustainable CORDURA® re/cor™ recycled nylon ripstop. And no more lost luggage with the hidden smart tracker pocket, the integrated TSA-approved combination lock, or the Premium leather luggage tag! Aer’s Carry-On is the perfect suitcase – in looks and size for those unforgettable journeys.