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TL Pack by Black Ember: Video Review

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Black Ember makes versatile, weatherproof, technical backpacks that you can redesign to fit your daily needs. This is the TL Pack, equipped with eight hooks and magnetic snaps on the front to fit the smaller accessory pouches that Black Ember has designed to be diverse, functional and reliable.

In the past few weeks I have taken this bag to London and Verona, on planes, trains and automobiles and it has been the perfect travel companion. The smaller pouches were quickly designated with individual functions. The military pouch would sit on the front strap, holding my cell phone, battery reserve, business cards and pen. The Large Admin pouch would hold my hard drive, LAV mic setup, and other general camera gear. And lastly, the hard case would hold headphones, memory cards, and my sunglasses. It was absolutely perfect.

The main body of the bag has a compartment for a laptop and a tablet, as well as two other small multi-function pockets attached to the back wall. There is a rigid back to this pack, which helps it keep its form when you stuff it full of wonky items like cameras and books. The zippers are all coated, keeping the back weatherproof and ensuring that you’re set up for whatever kind of conditions you may run into.

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Black Ember TL Pack, Military Pouch, Hard Case, and Large Admin pouch

All of the bags from Black Ember are designed with an emphasis on appearance, as well as functionality. Never have I been stopped so many times to answer questions about a backpack, but it is a new and exciting type of bag, and people love it. The range of technical fabrics used on the bags is pretty diverse but every part has a function, and every function has been well thought out.

For more information on the TL Pack and other bags from Black Ember, check out their website BlackEmber.com

EXTERIOR FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

  • Reinforced zipper welts with YKK urethane coated zippers
  • Removable 3D Shoulder harness with removable track-style sternum straps. Compatible with any dual mag-lock pouch.
  • Airflow dimensional-mesh backpanel
  • One Leather Handle (can be attached to the side or the top of the pack)
  • Multiple bonded and bar-tacked hypalon attach points for attaching handle and strap accessories
  • All critical weight bearing points reinforced with box stitching or bar-tacks

INTERIOR FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

  • Padded internal laptop sleeve: designed to accommodate most contemporary 15″ laptops including the MacBook Pro. Fits laptops up to 16 x 10.25 inches or 406 x 260 millimeters
  • Padded internal tablet sleeve
  • Two slip-in storage pockets
  • Quick release key strap

SIZE

Dimensional inches: 19 x 11 x 6 (Height x Width x Depth)
Dimensional millimeters: 480 x 280 x 153 (Height x Width x Depth)
Liters: 20

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Held 20L Tank Bag

Using a motorcycle as your daily commuter can be a challenge, especially if said motorcycle is not equipped with luggage. Luckily there are a wealth of comfortable and stylish options on how to carry your junk with you on your bike.

For riders who prefer to wear a backpack, we recommend the Kriega R25, but for those of you who prefer to not be laden down by the weight of wearable luggage; the Held 20L tank bag is an excellent option. the bag is equipped with one main pouch that easily converts from 13 to 20 liters and three pockets on the outside, as well as one hard case on the front for glasses. The clear map pocket on the top makes it easy to stay on route with a map or slide a phone or ipad in there for on-the-go directions. A weatherproof bag is kept inside in case of rain, and a convenient carry strap for use off the motorcycle is included as well. 3m reflective strips add to the visibility and a set of seven magnet and one strap around the neck of your bike keep the bag secured on your gas tank.

We have been testing this new bag out on our 2015 Honda CB1100 and have been loving it! The opportunity to skip a backpack and have access to pockets in front of you while riding is awesome! It is just big enough to fit my 13″ laptop and camera, as well as a handful of chargers and other little things I need to carry with me. If you’re looking for a new bag, be sure to check out Held’s selection.

For more information on this bag and other products available from Held, check their website HeldUSA.com

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