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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/706uqjomyt/black-ember-forge-max/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/"
title: "Black Ember Forge Max vs Tortuga Setout Divide"
description: "Black Ember Forge Max vs Tortuga Setout Divide: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Black Ember Forge Max vs. Tortuga Setout Divide

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

## [Black Ember Forge Max](https://onebag.travel/carryon/706uqjomyt/black-ember-forge-max/)

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

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Forge Max](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990475/carryons/black-ember-forge-max-706uqjomyt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$343</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Black Ember Forge Max | Feature | Tortuga Setout Divide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | Y |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 AIR TEXTURED MATTE FINISH 1000D HYPALON</td><td>900D heathered polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tortuga Setout Divide](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Setout Divide](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600574/carryons/tortugasetout_fgnt8m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$209</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Black Ember Forge Max and Tortuga Setout Divide

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Black Ember Forge Max; Other on the Tortuga Setout Divide.
-   **Passport pocket:** Back on the Black Ember Forge Max; Front on the Tortuga Setout Divide.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Black Ember Forge Max; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 8 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Divide.

### Only the Black Ember Forge Max fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Black Ember Forge Max vs. Tortuga Setout Divide: which should you pack?

The **Tortuga Setout Divide** carries 6L more than the **Black Ember Forge Max** (20L vs. 26L), while the **Black Ember Forge Max** is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Black Ember Forge Max** fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Divide; if you want to travel lighter, the Black Ember Forge Max is the better call.