Black Ember WPT Duffel vs KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L
The Black Ember WPT Duffel is 35L and 1.5kg3.3lb; the KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L is 35L and 1.6kg3.5lb. The Black Ember WPT Duffel is 0.1kg0.2lb lighter. The KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L costs $65 less. The Black Ember WPT Duffel fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L fits 1; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember WPT Duffel | KNKG CORE PRO Duffel Medium 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $275 | $210Best |
| Volume | 35L | 35L |
| Weight | 1.5kg3.3lbBest | 1.6kg3.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 3% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50×30×28cm19.5×12×11in | 28×45×28cm11×17.5×11in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | single top zip main compartment, front organizer pocket, separate shoe compartment, magnetic rear drop pocket | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 25 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | EmberTex PFAS-free 1220x600D nylon 6 with bonded laser-cut Hypalon panels, 200D ripstop nylon lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers, T6 anodized aluminum hardware | 500D nylon body (PVC backing), ripstop nylon internal lining, YKK zippers, powder-coated steel hardware |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
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