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Black Ember backpacks
We list 12 Black Ember backpacks, from 20 to 40 L and 2.8 lb to 5.0 lb. The lightest is the CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free at 2.8 lb, and prices start at $228.
By Everyday LoadoutData checked blackember.comAbout Black Ember
- Packs listed
- 12
- Capacity range
- 20 to 40 L
- Weight range
- 2.8 lb to 5.0 lb
- Price range
- $228 to $415
At a glance
- LightestBlack Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free2.8 lb · 1,250 g
- Lowest priceBlack Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - Coyote$228 at Black Ember store
- Biggest laptop sleeveBlack Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - CoyoteUp to 16″ laptop
- Most capacityBlack Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free30–40 L
Side-by-side specs
| Pack | Capacity | Weight | Laptop | Water | Opening | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 20 L | 2.8 lb · 1,250 g | 14″ | Highly water-resistant | Clamshell | $245 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - Coyote | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,588 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $228 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS! | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,588 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $260 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_H2 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,588 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $265 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 25L | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,588 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | Out of stock |
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS! | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,588 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $260 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_H2 | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,600 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $285 |
| Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 25 L | 3.5 lb · 1,600 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | Out of stock |
| Black Ember Forge 30 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 20–30 L | 4.0 lb · 1,800 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | Clamshell | $325 |
| Black Ember Forge 30 | 20–30 L | 4.0 lb · 1,800 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $365 |
| Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free | 30–40 L | 5.0 lb · 2,250 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $375 |
| Black Ember Forge 40 | 30–40 L | 5.0 lb · 2,250 g | 16″ | Highly water-resistant | — | $415 |
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 20 L, 2.8 lb pack that fits up to a 14-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. Its laptop sleeve measures 33 cm × 24 cm inside and the main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted Nylon 6.
It's the lightest of the 12 packs here, 1,000 g lighter than the heaviest. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 20 L
- Weight
- 2.8 lb · 1,250 g
- Laptop
- Up to 14″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Clamshell
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted Nylon 6
$245at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Laptop sleeve: 33 cm × 24 cm
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableColors: Coyote
The Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - Coyote is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. Its laptop sleeve measures 40.6 cm × 27.3 cm inside and the main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted Nylon 6.
It's the second lightest of the 12 packs here and the least expensive here at $228. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,588 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted Nylon 6
$228was $285at Black Ember store
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Laptop sleeve: 40.6 cm × 27.3 cm
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS! is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6.
It's the third lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,588 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6
$260was $325at Black Ember store, JET BLACK MAGLOCK COMPRESSION STRAPS
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_H2 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted nylon 6.
It's the fourth lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,588 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted nylon 6
$265at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember CITADEL_H2 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember CITADEL_H2 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
- 2 bottle pockets
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 25L is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6.
It's the fifth lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,588 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 25LLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS! is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6.
It's the 5th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,588 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6
$260was $325at Black Ember store, JET BLACK COMPRESSION STRAPS
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_H2 is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6.
It's the 6th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,600 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE 1220x600 Nylon 6
$285at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember CITADEL_H2 at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember CITADEL_H2Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 25 L, 3.5 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted nylon 6.
It's the 7th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: out of stock at every retailer we track.
- Capacity
- 25 L
- Weight
- 3.5 lb · 1,600 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS-free twisted nylon 6
Out of stock at every retailer we track
Full specs and sources for the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Out of stock at every retailer we track
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Forge 30 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 20–30 L, 4.0 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex™ PFAS free twisted nylon 6.
It's the 8th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 20–30 L
- Weight
- 4.0 lb · 1,800 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Clamshell
- Fabric
- EmberTex™ PFAS free twisted nylon 6
$325at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Check price for the Black Ember Forge 30 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember Forge 30 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableThe Black Ember Forge 30 is a 20–30 L, 4.0 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6.
It's the 9th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store).
- Capacity
- 20–30 L
- Weight
- 4.0 lb · 1,800 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex PFAS Free 1220x600 Nylon 6
$365was $375at Black Ember store, COYOTE
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free
Most capacity
Image not availableColors: JET BLACK
The Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free is a 30–40 L, 5.0 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is EmberTex PFAS-free Nylon 6.
It's the 10th lightest of the 12 packs here. Worth knowing: heaviest pack in this list.
- Capacity
- 30–40 L
- Weight
- 5.0 lb · 2,250 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- EmberTex PFAS-free Nylon 6
$375at Black Ember store, JET BLACK
Check price for the Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free at Black Ember store (opens in new tab)Full specs and sources for the Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas FreeLowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Heaviest pack in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Image not availableColors: JET BLACK
The Black Ember Forge 40 is a 30–40 L, 5.0 lb pack that fits up to a 16-inch laptop and fits common carry-on limits. The main fabric is 1200x600D EmberTex (PFAS-free).
At 5.0 lb it's the heaviest of the 12 packs here and the most expensive here at $415. Worth knowing: heaviest pack in this list.
- Capacity
- 30–40 L
- Weight
- 5.0 lb · 2,250 g
- Laptop
- Up to 16″
- Water
- Highly water-resistant
- Opening
- Not published
- Fabric
- 1200x600D EmberTex (PFAS-free)
$415was $425at Black Ember store, JET BLACK
Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.
Stands out
- Fits common carry-on limits
- Load lifters
- Lockable zippers
- Luggage pass-through
Worth knowing
- Heaviest pack in this list
- Sold by one retailer we track (Black Ember store)
Questions, answered from the data
What are the lightest Black Ember backpacks?
The Black Ember CITADEL_R3 20 Embertex™ Pfas Free is the lightest at 2.8 lb (1,250 g), by manufacturer spec.
What's the cheapest option?
The Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - Coyote, with a lowest in-stock price of $228 this week.
Which fits the biggest laptop?
The Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free - Coyote, the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - COYOTE : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS!, the Black Ember CITADEL_H2 Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 25L, the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 25L - 20% OFF - JUST TREATS!, the Black Ember CITADEL_H2, the Black Ember CITADEL_R3 25 Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Black Ember Forge 30 Embertex™ Pfas Free, the Black Ember Forge 30, the Black Ember Forge 40 Embertex™ Pfas Free and the Black Ember Forge 40 fit up to a 16-inch laptop, as stated by the brand. Check the sleeve dimensions on each product page.
Are any of these waterproof?
None are marketed as waterproof. The best stated protection here is highly water-resistant.
About this list
This page includes every Black Ember backpack in our database, ordered by capacity. “At a glance” picks compare these packs with each other only. To compare across brands, use the backpack search.
Specs come from Black Ember’s product pages unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Read our methodology.