Reviews
Perfect Backpack for Defense Industry
"I work in the defense industry and this is the perfect backpack! Plenty of theft deterrence and durable/ water proof materials and minimalist design (some other backpack have way too many pockets) the removable magnetic key ring is very convenient too. I did about 2 months of deep bag search and landed on this one for the aesthetic, self standing, full clamshell opening, dedicated laptop pocket (w/ false bottom) and the handles. I ended up getting the bigger size: 25 as in 6’5 and 245 so I didn’t want to look like I had a kids backpack on! My only recommended improves are the following: more padding on the shoulder straps, vertical luggage pass through, one good minimalist organizer sleeve/compartment (with 1-2 pen holders, spot for wireless ear buds and planner) and the additional water bottle holder needs a whole rework. The additional water bottle holder is too long, I had to add a lacrosse ball so my 20 oz 9. 5inch long water bottle would be easier to grab. If Black Ember fixed those problems it would be the best EDC/travel backpack."
— Chase L. (5/5)
Best I’ve owned!
"Best I’ve owned!"
— Habib I. (5/5)
Great
"Useful. Collapsible. Extra on the go container if water bottle not in use"
— Paul P. (5/5)
As Advertised
"Beautiful, Rugged, and Functional!"
— Andrew S. (5/5)
Perfect
"This handy cup sleeve took the bag over the top he loves this."
— Maria R. (5/5)
high quality
"high quality"
— Andrew M. (5/5)
Beautiful addition
"Perfect addition for my Citadel backpack! Beautiful look with excellent function. Like the option to remove it if I want to minimize the size of the bag while traveling."
— Martin O. (5/5)
Fixes the water bottle issue
"Love it just like the look of the bag without it"
— Laxman D. (4/5)
Almost Perfect
"This water bottle holder is almost a 5 for me. It's great in how perfectly it compliments the Citadel bag. Aesthetically, it's perfect. Functionally, it's great insofar as you can tighten the top with straps to keep your water bottle from falling out. It's not quite great because its girth is too narrow for those with thirstier requirements. A slightly more generous diameter would have easily delivered a perfect score."
— Ross P. (4/5)
Solidly Built
"Great addition to the Citadel. Built to last and adaptable."
— Jacob E. (5/5)
