Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote vs The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote
The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote is 20L and 1.25kg2.8lb; the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote is 20L and 1.59kg3.5lb. The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote is 0.34kg0.7lb lighter. The The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote costs $16 less. The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 8 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote | The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245 | $229Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 1.25kg2.8lbBest | 1.59kg3.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 31% |
| Dimensions | 42×29×16cm16.5×11.5×6.5in | 38.1×31.8×16.5cm15×12.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | top zip main compartment, fast access pocket, magnetic rear drop pocket | zippered main opening |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | CORDURA 1050D ballistic nylon (DWR, PU2), Challenge Sailcloth EPX400 or 1000D MultiCam Black by colourway, YKK RCPU2 zips |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote | The Brown Buffalo Conceal Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 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.