Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote vs Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote
The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote is 20L and 1.25kg2.8lb; the Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote is 22L and 1.2kg2.6lb. The Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote costs $60 less. The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote | Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245 | $185Best |
| Volume | 20L | 22L |
| Weight | 1.25kg2.8lb | 1.2kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 4% |
| Dimensions | 42×29×16cm16.5×11.5×6.5in | 31.8×45.7×18.4cm12.5×18×7in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15.6" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | top zip main compartment, fast access pocket, magnetic rear drop pocket | Top-loading, Wide top opening with magnetic closure |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 10 years |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | 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 | Premium top-grain cowhide leather |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote | Champs Luggage Onyx Leather Open Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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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.