Black Ember Forge Max vs. Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Ember Forge Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $343 |
Feature by feature
| Black Ember Forge Max | Feature | Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | 31L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 AIR TEXTURED MATTE FINISH 1000D HYPALON | Challenge Sailcloth Ecopak® EPLX600 |
Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×25×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $475 |
Key differences between the Black Ember Forge Max and Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack
- Expansion: 30L when expanded on the Black Ember Forge Max; 31L when expanded on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Black Ember Forge Max; Front on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Black Ember Forge Max; Removable on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Black Ember Forge Max; Removable on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; 2 on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Black Ember Forge Max; 2, side on the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 4 accept only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack.
Only the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Black Ember Forge Max vs. Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Black Ember Forge Max carries 2L more than the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack (20L vs. 18L), while the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Black Ember Forge Max; if you want to travel lighter, the Attitude Supply ATD2 Backpack is the better call.