Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L vs WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
The Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L is 25L and 1.41kg3.1lb; the WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack is 25.5L and 1.41kg3.1lb. They weigh the same. The Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L costs $229.01 less. The Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L | WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99Best | $429 |
| Volume | 25L | 25.5L |
| Weight | 1.41kg3.1lb | 1.41kg3.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 49×30×18cm19.5×12×7in | 41.9×34.3×17.8cm16.5×13.5×7in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 16" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, opens 180 degrees | rear chamber zips down for laptop and documents, front chamber zip, top front pocket, two front zip pockets |
| Warranty | 1 year | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Drycoatex Nylon 100% fabric | 1050D ballistic nylon, full-grain leather front panel and handle |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Briar Contain 3.0 25L | WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.