Forge your own path with the newest pack from Black Ember

NEWS – Black Ember out of San Francisco has just gone live with a Kickstarter campaign for their newest pack. It’s called the Forge and it could very well be your go-to in the quest for one bag to rule them all. From pack to a briefcase to a shoulder bag, it can be what you need, when you need it.

With a number of different packs launched already, it’s clear they apply their learnings forward. As for the Forge, there’s too many features and details to cover in a quick news post, but here’s a shot to whet your appetite of pocket organization on matte silver interior lining for high visibility.

The Forge expands from 20 up to a 30 liter capacity, with room for clothing and accessories as well as the requisite laptop and tablet pockets. Magnetic clips and laser cut details round out this weatherproof pack.

Black Ember is currently estimating initial deliveries in December and their fan-base has already kicked down to meet the fundraising goals in less than 2 hours after launch. For all the tech details hop on over to their Kickstarter page where you can still score one for under the eventual retail price. Pledges start at $179.

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