The third collection in the CITADEL series brings new features while still delivering a lighter weight pack built.

CORDURA DESCRIPTION

For the CITADEL we specified CORDURA's new 420D Velocity, the latest textile in the CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 collection of 100% recycled textiles. Velocity has a matte-shine finish with a water resistant top coating that repels dust and dirt and a multi-layer polyurethane back side to keep water out.

Black Ember is proud to be the world's first brand to collaborate with CORDURA® Advanced Fabrics on the launch of its new CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 collection. It is the first 100% recycled nylon 6,6 textile from CORDURA®.

When compared to virgin N6,6 production CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 produces 83% fewer GHG emissions, consumes 82% less energy and uses 57% less water.

The CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 refers to recycled Nylon 6,6. That 6,6 rating means it's a high tenacity nylon and that it is ultra-durable. CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66 has passed the brutal barrage of tests that make a woven nylon CORDURA® brand certified.

EMBERTEX DESCRIPTION

The CITADEL R3 is the third edition in our weatherproof EDC pack series. The R3 features our latest textile: EmberTex™. 

With EmberTex™, we have now removed all PFAS (forever chemicals) from our supply chain. EmberTex™ is a twisted nylon 6 with an abrasion resistant matte finish, a lustrous texture and a smooth hand feel. The 1200x600 Denier gives it more structure for ease of packing and access.

Combined with YKK® Aquaguard zippers, the R3 is durable and weatherproof. Laser-cut and Bonded hypalon panels embedded in the R3’s shell add structure where it's needed. Ergonomic 3D shoulder straps with two densities of EVA foam provide both cushion and support. The pack also has a contoured back-panel with an air-channel to keep you cool and dry. The CITADEL 25 also features our latest T6 anodized aluminum hardware.

The CITADEL 25 is designed to keep your gear organized and protected. Your essentials are right at hand in the quick access pocket and laser-cut, locking zipper pulls help secure your gear. The magnetic tablet sleeve fits iPads up to 13 inches and there’s a separate laptop pocket that's both padded and suspended. Compression straps are great for attaching gear to the outside and you can carry the R3 in brief mode with a modular side handle.

CITADEL 25 includes the following:

• HANDLE
• MAGNETIC KEY RING
• REMOVABLE STERNUM STRAP

SIZE

• Dimensional inches: 20 x 12 x 7
• Dimensional centimeters: 50 x 31 x 18
• Liters: 25
• 15 inch laptop compatible

CORDURA SPECS

• 420 VELOCITY CORDURA® re/cor™ RN66
• 200 DENIER MATTE-SILVER RIPSTOP NYLON LINING
• DURABLE ELASTIC POWER MESH
• FIDLOCK MAGNETIC HARDWARE
• FIDLOCK MAGNETIC KEY RING
• YKK AQUAGUARD ZIPPERS
• T6, AIRCRAFT-GRADE ANODIZED ALUMINUM + LASER ETCHED HARDWARE
• LASER-CUT HYPALON
• HYPALON THEFT DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS
• BASE-WEIGHT : 3.5 LBS, 1.6KG

EMBERTEX SPECS

• EMBERTEX™ PFAS FREE : 1220x600 Nylon 66
• 200 DENIER MATTE-SILVER RIPSTOP NYLON LINING 
• DURABLE ELASTIC POWER MESH
• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC HARDWARE
• FIDLOCK® MAGNETIC KEY RING
• YKK® AQUAGUARD ZIPPERS
• T6, AIRCRAFT-GRADE ANODIZED ALUMINUM + LASER ETCHED HARDWARE
• LASER-CUT + LASER-ETCHED HYPALON
• HYPALON THEFT DETERRENT LOCKING ZIPPER PULLS

All Black Ember products are made using our BOND-STITCH high-precision construction. All textile components are laser-cut for precise assembly. This construction yields a super durable, over-engineered pack with a blacked-out, minimal and stealthy aesthetic