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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/vfr1o0y105/black-ember-citadel-18/"
title: "FHF Gear EDC Pack vs Black Ember Citadel 18 - One Bag Travel"
description: "FHF Gear EDC Pack vs Black Ember Citadel 18: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/vfr1o0y105/black-ember-citadel-18/"
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# FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Black Ember Citadel 18

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

## [FHF Gear EDC Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6ih6igh0gw/fhf-gear-edc-pack/)

by [FHF Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=FHF Gear)

![Front facing view of the FHF Gear EDC Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990361/carryons/fhf-gear-edc-pack-6ih6igh0gw.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$270</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| FHF Gear EDC Pack | 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 |
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>ECOPAK 400</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 FHF Gear EDC Pack and Black Ember Citadel 18

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 14in on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; 3 on the Black Ember Citadel 18.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the Black Ember Citadel 18.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 2 accept only the Black Ember Citadel 18.

### Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Black Ember Citadel 18 fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

## FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Black Ember Citadel 18: which should you pack?

The **FHF Gear EDC Pack** carries the same capacity as the **Black Ember Citadel 18** (18L vs. 18L), while the **FHF Gear EDC Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **FHF Gear EDC Pack** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the FHF Gear EDC Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.