Great bag.

Great bag.

Great bag.

Great bag, solid material and construction. The shipping came in a box so no scratching, but the bag was slightly compressed in the box, causing the waterproof zipper to be slightly folded in on the corners. It will take some time to buff them out on regular use.

Great bag, solid material and construction. The shipping came in in a box so no scratching, but the bag was in a slightly compress state in the box causing the water proof zipper to be slightly folded in on the corners, will take some time to buff them out on regular use.

I’ve only ordered a couple of items from Black Ember, but from what I can see, they make very well designed and high-quality products.

I bought this strap to put on a different bag. It is very well made and designed. In every aspect, it is superior to the original strap, and it is lighter and less bulky. I bought it on sale so it was worth the price.

I've purchased Black Ember products several times, and I think they're all very durable. Please continue to produce great products!

The color I purchased is black with orange accents, and the orange adds a stylish touch.

I bought this to use when going out in the neighborhood. It's easy to use and lightweight, so it's very convenient. Personally, I'm glad I bought it.

My TKX sling was dispatched quickly and the quality is great, as I had expected.

Nice to be able to carry all in a SOLID product

This sling is well made and an excellent option to carry my phone, cards, currency, and keys with room for a few extra small items. Well worth the price!

Fantastic gear!

Great bags! High quality Materials, well organized, and it's a great size for travel!

I have the Citadel R1 and it's an amazing looking bag. I bought the 25L bundle and the orange compression straps add to the aesthetic's. I've had it for a few years now and it is still in pretty good shape and my go to bag. I would definitely buy black ember again as they've quality products.

Can’t wait to use it

Amazing!!

I’m extremely impressed with the build quality of the Citadel R3. The materials feel premium, and the overall design is both durable and highly functional for my daily use. If I had one suggestion, it would be the addition of a few smaller organizational features for items like cords and power bricks—but that’s a minor point in an otherwise excellent design. More importantly, I want to highlight my experience with Black Ember as a company. About four years ago, I purchased my first pack from Black Ember (the Shadow-26), which quickly became an essential part of my daily routine for school and work. The organization, design, and durability were outstanding—I liked it so much that I ended up buying the same bag for multiple family members, all of whom still use and love it. After several years of consistent use, I experienced an unexpected zipper failure that appeared to be a simple malfunction rather than wear or misuse. I reached out to Black Ember with modest expectations, assuming I might receive a standard, non-committal response. Instead, they exceeded expectations. Although the original model is no longer produced, they honored their lifetime guarantee by offering a credit toward a new backpack. That level of integrity and commitment to their product is rare. Black Ember stands behind their gear in a way that genuinely builds trust, and it has earned my long-term loyalty. I fully intend to continue purchasing and using their products.

The right size and practical design