Db Journey Ramverk vs. Black Ember Citadel 18
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Ramverk
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Ramverk | Feature | Black Ember Citadel 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 420 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66 |
Black Ember Citadel 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Ramverk and Black Ember Citadel 18
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Db Journey Ramverk; 14in on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Db Journey Ramverk; No on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
- Water resistant: No on the Db Journey Ramverk; Yes on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Db Journey Ramverk, and 1 accept only the Black Ember Citadel 18.
Only the Black Ember Citadel 18 fits
Air Niugini.
Db Journey Ramverk vs. Black Ember Citadel 18: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Ramverk carries 3L more than the Black Ember Citadel 18 (21L vs. 18L), while the Db Journey Ramverk is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Db Journey Ramverk fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Ramverk; if you want to travel lighter, the Db Journey Ramverk is the better call.