Black Ember WPT-Tote vs Sympl Vergara Tote
The Black Ember WPT-Tote is 20L and 1kg2.2lb; the Sympl Vergara Tote is 20L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The Sympl Vergara Tote costs $76 less. The Black Ember WPT-Tote fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Sympl Vergara Tote fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Black Ember WPT-Tote | Sympl Vergara Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225 | $149Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 43×35×15cm17×14×6in | 33×48.3×12.7cm13×19×5in |
| Laptop | 13" | sleeve, size not published |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | top zip main compartment, quick access pocket, zip pocket on each side | n/a |
| 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 | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | 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, 200D ripstop nylon lining, YKK Aquaguard zippers, T6 anodized aluminum hardware | n/a |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Black Ember WPT-Tote | Sympl Vergara Tote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Frontier Airlines | 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.