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boy) and cable, along with some additional cables in that wide drop pocket. The opposite side features a wider, deep pocket that would fit your phone or maybe a small e-reader or notebook, fronted with three pockets for smaller bits. These spaces would also be good for flat adaptors or slim cables. There are two more pockets peeking up from the divider on this side. They’re not as big as the pockets behind the front face which will fit my Macbook Pro power brick, but they’ll work for smaller iPhone power bricks and such. You also have the space between the center divider & pocketing to work with for smaller notebooks, your phone, a passport, or similar items. Performance As a tech organizer, this is a shockingly good design. I really didn’t expect to be as impressed by this bag as I have been using it in practice as an office companion. I commute to shared office space these days, so I’m carrying everything on me when I set up shop at my desk. I keep this bag loaded with my adaptors, plugs, cables, instant coffee pouches, pens, mints, etc. I plunk it on my desk and it sits there throughout the day as my portable desk caddy. Access is ridiculously easy to all parts of the bag, and the light grey interior makes it easy to see what I’m grabbing for. The form factor is slick and holds a remarkable amount of stuff despite its relatively streamlined size. It is not a small bag at 9" wide by 6" tall by 2.75" deep, so you’ll need to think about what you’re using as your primary bag to make sure you have room for it. But it does a nice job of organizing a lot of stuff in a smaller footprint relative to other similar products I have tested. The grab handle is nice if you’re moving about. I could see this as a sweet carry-on item to stash your phone, e-reader, earbuds, and essential flight doodads if you don’t feel like lugging an extra personal item. It’s a shame they don’t make a strap for that sort of use, as this would be a lovely small sling. The build is simply amazing. I expect no issues with durability here. I also really like the design aesthetic. The pleated front face is not as pronounced as you’ll see on some of the other bags in the collection I’ll be reviewing, but I think it adds a little subtle character to the minimalist look. What I like about AER Cable Kit 3 • Brilliant clamshell design allows easy access to all the contents while standing up on its own • Outstanding construction quality • Pocket geometry allows for a lot of storage in a deceptively small space What needs to be improved? • It’s a bigger organizer, so check your primary bag for space to carry this one • Would love to see an option for an add-on strap for solo carry Final thoughts We’re starting off strong on the tour of the AER Tech Collection with the AER Cable Kit 3. I have no history with AER or the the previous iterations of this bag, but I am really impressed with the quality and design of this little workhorse. It’s also a great deal at $59.00. Highly recommended if you need to organize a bunch of your tech bits in an easily accessible way that sits apart from your primary bag. Price: $59.00 Where to buy: Get it at the AER web site! Source: The sample of this product was provided for free by AER. AER did not have a final say on the review and did not preview the review before it was published.