Black Ember DEX30 vs Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L
The Black Ember DEX30 is 30L and 1.8kg4lb; the Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L is 31L and 1.76kg3.9lb. The Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L costs $79.25 less. The Black Ember DEX30 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember DEX30 | Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $269.75Best |
| Volume | 30L | 31L |
| Weight | 1.8kg4lb | 1.76kg3.9lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 48×30.5×23cm19×12×9in | 45.7×30.5×17.8cm18×12×7in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Opening | duffel style main compartment, top pocket with Fidlock V-Buckle, shoe pocket | Roll-top, roll top + side + back |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | Yes | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | Removable |
| Material | 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 recycled nylon, 1000D CORDURA nylon 66, 1680D ballistic nylon, laser-cut Hypalon, 300D ripstop lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers | bluesign certified, recycled, PFAS-free materials |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember DEX30 | Think Tank FocusPoint Rolltop 30L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| 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.