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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/706uqjomyt/black-ember-forge-max/xz50uzw3hb/arcteryx-blade-28/"
title: "Black Ember Forge Max vs Arc'teryx Blade 28"
description: "Black Ember Forge Max vs Arc'teryx Blade 28: 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. Arc'teryx Blade 28

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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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>N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xz50uzw3hb/arcteryx-blade-28/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600726552/carryons/arcterixblade_ybynth.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Black Ember Forge Max and Arc'teryx Blade 28

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 11 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.

### Only the Black Ember Forge Max fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## Black Ember Forge Max vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?

The **Arc'teryx Blade 28** carries 8L more than the **Black Ember Forge Max** (20L vs. 28L), while the **Arc'teryx Blade 28** is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the better call.