Black Ember DEX30 vs Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+
The Black Ember DEX30 is 30L and 1.8kg4lb; the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ is 30L and 1.84kg4.1lb. The Black Ember DEX30 is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Black Ember DEX30 costs $110.94999999999999 less. The Black Ember DEX30 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember DEX30 | Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349Best | $459.95 |
| Volume | 30L | 30L |
| Weight | 1.8kg4lbBest | 1.84kg4.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 48×30.5×23cm19×12×9in | 52×32×17cm20.5×12.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | duffel style main compartment, top pocket with Fidlock V-Buckle, shoe pocket | Panel access, Patented butterfly access, two front panels open onto dual main compartments |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Yes | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | Yes |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 recycled nylon, 1000D CORDURA nylon 66, 1680D ballistic nylon, laser-cut Hypalon, 300D ripstop lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers | X-Pac VX-21 by Dimension Polyant |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember DEX30 | Gura Gear Kiboko 2.0 30L+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | 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.