Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote vs Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Tote Bag
The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote is 20L and 1.25kg2.8lb; the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Tote Bag is 19L and 1.18kg2.6lb. The Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Tote Bag is 0.07kg0.2lb lighter. The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote costs $135 less. The Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Tote Bag fits 36; under the seat, 9 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember WPT Shldr Tote | Zero Halliburton ZEST2 Tote Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $245Best | $380 |
| Volume | 20L | 19L |
| Weight | 1.25kg2.8lb | 1.18kg2.6lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35% | 35% |
| Dimensions | 42×29×16cm16.5×11.5×6.5in | 30×42×16cm12×16.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16"Best | 15.6" |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | top zip main compartment, fast access pocket, magnetic rear drop pocket | n/a |
| 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 | Removable |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Recycled CORDURA with genuine leather accents |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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