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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/243zm7o2eb/db-journey-ramverk/vfr1o0y105/black-ember-citadel-18/"
title: "Db Journey Ramverk vs Black Ember Citadel 18"
description: "Db Journey Ramverk vs Black Ember Citadel 18: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Db Journey Ramverk vs. Black Ember Citadel 18

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Db Journey Ramverk](https://onebag.travel/carryon/243zm7o2eb/db-journey-ramverk/)

by [Db Journey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Db Journey)

![Front facing view of the Db Journey Ramverk](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/db-journey-ramverk-243zm7o2eb.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Polyester</td><td>420 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Black Ember Citadel 18](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vfr1o0y105/black-ember-citadel-18/)

by [Black Ember](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Black Ember)

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Citadel 18](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990474/carryons/black-ember-citadel-18-vfr1o0y105.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×29×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.