New! GRIP-SLING 12 EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 12L

$ 195.00
DESCRIPTION

Introducing the GRIP SLING 12 our largest, most capable crossbody. It's a Modular Sling, made for your camera gear and your laptop.

The GRIP 12 adapts to your shape and protects your gear. Featuring our new quick-slide and release  Lever™ hardware for adjustability and two anodized aluminum pivot points for mobility. Wear the GRIP as you like it, high or low on your back, left shoulder or right. A spring gated hook on either side of the GRIP allows you to change from righty to lefty. Like all Black Ember packs, the GRIP is designed for comfort and quick access to your essentials. 

There's an optional modular CAMERA INSERT designed to protect and organize your camera gear. Drop the insert in when you need it and pull it back out to minimize your pack when you don’t. The GRIP also features optional Fidlock® Magnetic V-Buckle Straps for attaching stuff like tripods and jackets. 

Like all Black Ember packs, the GRIP is designed for comfort and fast access to your essentials. The GRIP 12 has three separate storage areas. Under the magnetic flap you'll find two fast access pockets, our magnetic key ring and a pass-through for charging.

Stow your gear in the main storage compartment or drop in the modular CAMERA INSERT. The INSERT is designed to hold popular camera bodies including mirrorless cameras, like the Sony Alpha series. 

A separate laptop pocket holds laptops up to 14 inches. 

The GRIP features our latest textile EmberTex™. With EmberTex™ we have now removed all PFAS (forever chemicals) from our supply chain. EmberTex™ is a twisted nylon 6 with an abrasion resistant matte finish, a lustrous texture and a smooth hand feel. The 1200x600 Denier gives it more structure for ease of packing and access.

Combined with YKK®  Aquaguard zippers, the GRIP is durable and weatherproof. Laser-Cut and Bonded hypalon panels embedded in its shell add structure where it's needed. 

All Black Ember products are made using our BOND-STITCH™ high-precision construction. All textile components are Laser-Cut for precise assembly. This construction yields a functional, durable pack with a blacked-out, minimal aesthetic.

KEY FEATURES

• SHOULDER STRAP WITH QUICK-SLIDE AND RELEASE T6 ALUMINUM LEVER™ HARDWARE 

• SPRING GATED HOOKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STRAP ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE FROM RIGHTY TO LEFTY 

• ALUMINUM PIVOT POINTS 

• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC KEY-RING 

• HYPALON THEFT-DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS 

• OPTIONAL CAMERA INSERT 

• OPTIONAL FIDLOCK® V-BUCKLE STRAPS 

SPECS

SIZE

• Dimensional inches: 15 x 10.5 x 5.5

• Dimensional centimeters: 38 x 27 x 14

• Liters: 12

• Base weight: 2 lbs, .9 kg

LAPTOP DIMENSIONS

• 14 laptop compatible

CRITICAL MATERIALS & HARDWARE

• EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 6

• 200 DENIER MATTE-SILVER RIPSTOP NYLON LINING 

• DURABLE ELASTIC POWER MESH

• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC HARDWARE

• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC KEY RING

• YKK® AQUAGUARD ZIPPERS

• T6, AIRCRAFT-GRADE ANODIZED ALUMINUM + LASER ETCHED HARDWARE

• LASER-CUT + LASER-ETCHED HYPALON

• HYPALON THEFT DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS

WATCH

KEY FEATURES

• SHOULDER STRAP WITH QUICK-SLIDE AND RELEASE T6 ALUMINUM LEVER™ HARDWARE 

• SPRING GATED HOOKS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STRAP ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE FROM RIGHTY TO LEFTY 


• ALUMINUM PIVOT POINTS 


• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC KEY RING


• HYPALON THEFT-DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS


• OPTIONAL CAMERA INSERT


• OPTIONAL FIDLOCK® V-BUCKLE STRAPS

ENGINEERED TO PERFORM. BUILT TO STAND APART.

Advanced Materials. Precision Construction.

What makes BLACK EMBER different isn't just how our products look. It's how they're made.

Inside of our state-of-the-art development facility, innovation drives every detail. Advanced laser-cutting technology ensures precision down to the millimeter. Computer-controlled sewing machines ensure consistency and strength in every seam. CNC-machined aluminum tools shape each component with accuracy.


All of our products are made using our proprietary BOND-STITCH™ high-precision construction. Utilizing a combination of high-pressure bonding and stitching this construction yields an exceptionally durable pack with a clean, minimal aesthetic.

01 BOND-STITCH™

Our proprietary build combines laser-cutting, bonding and technical sewing to create our unique aesthetic and weatherproof construction.

02 FABRIC + ZIPPERS

We specify durable weatherproof fabrics including CORDURA® RN66 and EMBERTEX™ and YKK® Aquaguard zippers.

03 HARDWARE

Our anodized, laser-etched 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum hardware is designed and engineered in-house, from initial concept to final form. Built for precision, durability, and everyday reliability.

We pair it with best-in-class magnetic systems, including FIDLOCK®, for seamless, intuitive access when it matters most.


Because the smallest details define the entire experience.

04 ERGONOMICS

Our 3D shoulder straps with quick-slide and release T6 aluminum lever™ hardware provide structured cushioning and support where you need it most.


Spring gated hooks on either side of the strap allow you to change from righty to lefty.


The result is a pack that doesn't just carry your gear. It's a pack that's designed to for your personal fit, every time you carry. 

Overall rating: 4.8235292 / 5 from 17 reviews.

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Excellent bag

"My bag 💼 journey to get the ultimate, most functional and practical everyday bag enough for daily essential gear that is the right size and carry style is the manifestation of this bag; I could say more… it ticks all the boxes I need, require, and desire in an everyday bag. Highly recommended 💯"

Knchewi E. (5/5)

Great bag

"Great bag."

James A. (5/5)

Exactly what I was looking for

"Awesome and the prefect size for the office or travel."

William E. (5/5)

Perfect camera bag for light jobs.

"I love it. Perfect for 14 inch mbp, R5 with 25-70 2. 8 attached and a 70-200f4. Might be able to squeeze in a prime or two as well."

Saurabh D. (5/5)

Stunning

"The fit and finish is absolutely amazing. I really enjoy using this bag as the versatility is endless for its uses. The quality and attention to details is far above others. I can’t recommend this product enough. I will definitely be buying more in the future."

Michael J. (5/5)

Milspec, Mil Tough, Sleek, Improvements needed.

"This is truly a work of art, best sling bag I have ever seen. The materials is military grade, very stiff and durable. Its not codura but a nice blend of plastic codura webbing. . its hard to explain and very impressive. Stonger than codura 1000s. The pockets are well placed, its a business sling. The bag has a great inner lining, rip stop and lots of room for a sling. the zippers are well made. The tabs are clever but too long. The new luggage sleeve is really a great addition and well placed. So, its a 5 star bag, no doubt but what can be improved are the harness placements. The sling bag as a sling when its loaded heavy cants using the shoulder strap and its not a vertical hold unless you put the shoulder strap in the middle. There should be some latch points in future iterations so the bag hangs without a cant. The middle grip area is slightly fragile and bends in under heavy load, it should be fortified with a bar near the handle adding the ridgid need. The inks should be bigger on the shoulder strap so at least to 1 inch so that it can be switchable with the handle notches on the bag or other latch points so there is no cant when holding via the shoulder strap. The inner camera cube takes volume then the pockets of the bag are not really expandable due to the rigid fabric there is not much play room for the outer pockets when fully decked out with 2 lenses, on large flash in the bag. The front pockets become so tight that I cant put anything inside unless its flat. I lose space for my accessories. The innner camera cube should have flex pockets on the side and back. I added some pocket drive adhesive sleeve on the cube to give it more pockets for adapters on the sides and front. This can be improved with simple additions in the future, a flex fabric pocket on the sides and back. If I dont carry another 35MM 6 inch lens, then this problem kind of goes away, still with a camera with lens on placed lens in first and with the a7RV . 5 inch plate it adds bulk to the sides of the bag Since the material is not very flexible or stretchable (good thing) the front pockets are too tight. The bottom strap couldve been better designed instead of just hanging loose on the bottom, the front latch points and the rex hook is very sleek, but the loose strap. . not so much. The harness system with loose straps should be addressed for a sleeker look. Overall, its an awesome design, materials fantastic. The luggage sleeve was a HUGE addition for so little cost. The pull tabs. . well its a little too long, it can be shortened and the bag needs for loop strap points for a water bottle attachment, more laser attachments points."

Mike (5/5)

Perfect bag

"perfect high-quality travel bag that can be carried with a backpack. great customer service. fits a 13"x9" MS Surface laptop, just barely."

Berkley T. (5/5)

Impressive materials, impressive craftsmanship.

"Great bag for EDC on vacations. Needed the extra space that was water resistant for my 6 week trip to Japan. Carried everything from diapers to passports and everything in between, filled to the brim! Bag held up extremely well and loved the front flap pocket for easy access to my phone and wallet as they were constantly in need throughout the day. Really took a beating but still looks brand new! Quality materials and hardware makes the bag look elegant. The only problems I had was the swivel for the shoulder strap as it gets stuck when the bag gets set down and out of position. The other was the “O” loop to hold the loose strap as it would turn and tighten up allowing the loose strap to get free. Other than that it’s a solid bag and well worth the money!"

Danny J. (4/5)

Same size availability for messenger.

"Bought the bag for its size but really wish it was a messenger style strap layout instead of a sling bag. A smaller ish size messenger for business everyday carry of essentials. Don’t need to be big and bulky but just the right size to carry to office ( from car) and a good bag to use when heading into the city for a day. Many of my friends regularly purchase your products and we are all 40+ years old individuals that would prefer a bag that can satisfy our needs. And more colors please. The precious blue is much missed."

Travis C. (4/5)

Almost perfect small everyday bag for work

"This bag is a phenomenal small every day bag for work and almost perfect. Very comfortable, great materials, and looks awesome. Size is perfect for smaller work laptops and devices and the main compartment easily fits my desk caddy (Evergoods CAP2), 26oz Yeti, and a small pouch for snacks. Only minor changes I would like: 1) different rotating mechanism for the strap, as the current one gets stuck twisted and rotated the wrong way after I set the bag down and it is a little annoying to always have to untwist it. 2) If the bag was designed slightly bigger with the outer front slip pocket (with the key leash) designed to bulge into the bag when full rather than out because the outward bulge ruins the aesthetic of the bag."

Cameron (5/5)

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