Black Ember

Black Ember linktr.ee/blackemberequipment We design and manufacture innovative products for urban life. Chris brings a wealth of design vision and technical knowledge.

Our construction techniques and custom hardware make Black Ember Packs look, feel, and function like no other pack you’ve ever owned. Designed and crafted in obsessive functional and aesthetic detail, our packs are durable and designed to keep you comfortable all day. Our innovative designs for storage and access keep your essentials organized and protected. We are a team working at the intersecti

on of urban lifestyle and technical backpack design. Chris Gadway, Black Ember co-founder, is a former Global Creative Director for both Nike and The North Face.

06/03/2026

calls our new Citadel H2 Badass : “Why is it so badass? The look, the comfort, the functionality, and most of all, the materials” ✅

Grip-12 is our full size EDC Sling with a dedicated laptop sleeve. Drop in the protective insert and keep your camera ki...
05/29/2026

Grip-12 is our full size EDC Sling with a dedicated laptop sleeve. Drop in the protective insert and keep your camera kit organized and protected ✅

05/27/2026

TKX is your essential sling and desk top tech-kit all in one minimal pack ✅

05/15/2026

Citadel R3 is built for everyday comfort : ergonomic straps with load lifters and our airflow, perforated back channel to keep you cool & dry ✅

WPT is our smart City tote with space for a full days load out, including you laptop ✅
05/13/2026

WPT is our smart City tote with space for a full days load out, including you laptop ✅

05/08/2026

Forge_30 is a flexible pack that goes from EDC to Travel with a zip - carry the 30 as a backpack, or a shoulder bag ✅

Our latest Grip Sling is the 06. Don’t be fooled by its compact stature, it holds a lot, including you water bottle ✅
05/06/2026

Our latest Grip Sling is the 06. Don’t be fooled by its compact stature, it holds a lot, including you water bottle ✅

05/01/2026

Watch our Citadel R3 get packed out - it’s in the details, a place for everything and everything in its place ✅

04/24/2026

Earth Week celebrations : live now, with deals on our sustainable collection : blackember.com
✅ Built to last, backed by our lifetime warranty
✅ Starting with recycled fiber, including Cordura® RN66
✅ Removal of all PFAS chemicals from our supply chain
✅ Minimizing our packaging and making it recycled + recyclable paper not plastic.

04/17/2026

KOMPAK is your mini mobile workhorse : it’s a crossbody with space for all your essentials, including your iPad.

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San Francisco, CA
94103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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