The pockets have a tight
"The pockets have a tight fit, but overall it’s a great fit. Love the build and design"
New! CITADEL_H2 - MAX EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE - JET BLACK : 25L (Bundle & Save)
$ 285.00
$ 275.00
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KEY FEATURES
• 3D ERGONOMIC SHOULDER STRAPS WITH A REMOVABLE STERNUM STRAP
• LOAD LIFTERS
• SEPARATED AND SUSPENDED BUILT-IN LAPTOP SLEEVE
• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC KEY RING
• HYPALON THEFT-DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS
• LUGGAGE ATTACHMENT STRAP
• OPTIONAL COMPRESSION STRAPS WITH T6 ALUMINUM HARDWARE
YOUR PERFECT FIT
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 provide structured cushioning and support where you need it most and a contoured back panel with integrated air channel promotes airflow, keeping you cool and dry as you move.
An adjustable sternum strap and load-lifers fine tune how weight sits on your body.
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: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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Extra Strapping?
"Great Backpack! Recommendation: What about an extra strapping (horizontally on the side) to secure a Bottle/Tripod etc. ? The only thing I am missing here."
Black Ember Does It Again--But Even Better!!!
"I've been a Black Ember fan for a long time: the build quality, the aesthetics, the comfort, and the customer service have always been first-rate in my experience. I had two Citadel R3 25L's, one in bright orange and one in black. I loved them, but still, I wanted water bottle pockets. Lo and behold, here comes the H2!!! The half-zip structure is great for EDC. How many of us open a full clamshell at the office or cafe anyway? Everything else about the pack is great as well. The organization is just write: it's there, but it's not overwhelming. At first, I was afraid the EmberTex fabric wouldn't match the Cordura RN66 Velocity they used on their last generation of packs, which felt perfect. But I was so wrong. EmberTex is a little more matte, but when you get close, it looks like nothing else out there. Also, when the pack is not full, it drapes beautifully, unlike so many other fabrics, including laminates such as X-Pac, Ultra, etc. I'd heard the fabric collects lint and hair easily, but as a guy with three dogs, I've found that not to be the case. Three final things: 1) though it's listed at 25L, believe me when I say the main compartment holds substantially more than the Citadel R3 25L's; 2) the characteristic Black Ember water resistance is there as well as the structured, protective nature of the pack (great laptop compartment!); and 3) get the compression straps! They complete the pack's look and are great for hanging a wet umbrella under your pack if need be. Or a yoga mat. Or a large bottle of bourbon. Super happy with this pack. It's definitely a keeper--and yes, even better than the Citadel R3 IMHO. Get it! PS--If I had to be careful about security, I would've kept the original Black Ember zipper pulls, but given that I don't, I found some shorter Hypalon versions. What I really wanted were the Black Ember zipper pulls they use on the inside pouch, but I was too afraid to email them and see if I could get a set. (If you're listening, BE, I'd love those zipper pulls, and I'd be happy to pay for them!!!)"
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