The state of Black Ember in 2023 (featuring CEO and co-founder Chris Gadway)

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We take a deep dive into one of the most interesting companies in the everyday carry and travel bag space - Black Ember. We're joined by CEO and co-founder, Chris Gadway.

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Video Outline…
0:00 Introduction
0:52 Recycled Cordura re/cor RN66
1:27 Shadow 22
5:40 Deltahub's 3-in-1 Laptop Bag
6:39 Forge
10:34 TKS
13:02 Chris Gadway
19:27 Other Black Ember products
20:10 Final thoughts

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[Youknowthebo]

Awesome video. I love blackember and the Forge is one of my favorite. Also it's really cool that you got to interview Chris. I actually would love to have him and other brand's designers on my podcast.

[BinhPham-smtv]

It’s a shame you guys are getting so little views. I love the content.

[rifraf]

Hey guys, when are you getting the new Forge v2 in stock? I can see that v1 is no longer on your website.

[jimmyjames]

Great video and great products!!! Thanks Chris for all your new stuff! I picked up the expandable forge in black camo with additional accessories! The TKS has my interest now as well! The forge is incredible! Great video and great products!!!

[roseforeuropa]

This news is incredible. I remember when existing product lines got the multi-cam variants. I wonder if this means the existing products, such as the Citadel or Forge, will be coming out in the new material variants? One of the big complains is indeed the dust that it attracks.

[cameron]

Black Ember is S-Tier. Can't wait to see what's next!

[novi]

I had the TKS. I honestly liked it at first as a tech pouch, but it also wasn’t able to hold any sort of minimal bulky gear. It didn’t work for me. I didn’t like the tech part being on the side that opens down. It should’ve laid on the backside so it doesn’t fling open when you carry it as a sling

[laeonflux]

Still waiting to get my hands on some Black Ember goods, hopefully this year is my year. I've been drooling over the Shadow since the backer campaign started but for some reason I chose other bags. My collection kept growing but I'm still being pulled by the gravity of the Shadow, I will get it at some point. A question for an expert. Between the Shadow and the Aer City Pack Pro which one would you choose? They have similar aesthetic but they have definitive differences. I see the Shadow is a bit more sleek and that's hard to beat when you're competing against Aer but the Aer seems a little bit more functional. What's your take? Peace!

[SaltAndVi]

Built in tech kit is great! Would be even better if it were removable.

[mikemario]

is possible to put the macbook pro 16 on the black amber forge?

[linuxmaster]

What country are these backpacks made?

[shibidi]

Is Black Ember going out of business. They don't reply emails anymore and lost of items are out of stock.