Black Ember Forge 30 vs Grams28 150 Daypack
The Black Ember Forge 30 is 20L and 1.8kg4lb; the Grams28 150 Daypack is 16.6L and 1.84kg4.1lb. The Black Ember Forge 30 is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Black Ember Forge 30 costs $374 less. The Black Ember Forge 30 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Grams28 150 Daypack fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember Forge 30 | Grams28 150 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $325Best | $699 |
| Volume | 20L | 16.6L |
| Expands to | 30L | n/a |
| Weight | 1.8kg4lbBest | 1.84kg4.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 35%Best |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20cm18×12×8in | 41.5×28.5×14cm16.5×11×5.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Opening | external fast access panel, separate laptop and tablet compartment, expansion zip | foldover flap main compartment, quick access front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 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 | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | Insert sold separately | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | EmberTex PFAS-free 1220x600D nylon 6 with bonded laser-cut Hypalon panels, 210D ripstop nylon lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers, T6 anodized aluminum hardware | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember Forge 30 | Grams28 150 Daypack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| 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 |
| JetBlue Airways | 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.