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Citadel Black Ember Modular Backpack

COMPONENTS AND CONSTRUCTION

MICRO-HEX Performance Textile

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Named after its hexagonal weave, this proprietary fabric is the CITADEL’s main ingredient. It’s a 3-layer, 900-denier textile that features a layer of polyester fabric coated on both sides with polyurethane. It’s extremely strong, durable and 100% waterproof. [Watch the video]

HYPALON

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Originally developed for military inflatable rafts, Hypalon is an extremely durable and edge-stable aramid fiber. Carry handles and MODs hook through slots in the Hypalon sheets bonded to the exterior of the CITADEL.

MOD Attachment Hardware

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Magnets guide the male and female components together to instantly create a secure, mechanical connection. This hardware is manufactured by the German company Fidlock. Our proprietary fail-safe clasps provide added security. [Watch the video]

YKK Aqua Guard Zippers

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High-quality waterproof zippers treated with the same polyurethane coating utilized by the MICRO-HEX textile.

Laser Cut and Bonded Construction

Most of the CITADEL panels are laser cut (rather than mechanically cut or die cut) for the tightest assembly tolerance possible.

Bonding tape and heat presses are then used to create a permanent molecular bond between panels and components. You will find these bonds between the Hypalon and Micro-Hex textile, and between the Micro-Hex and the zippers. Heat bonding creates a smooth, clean finish without stitches.

This attention to detail in construction results in a higher quality pack with smooth, modern lines.

FEATURES

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IPX6 Waterproof Rating

The test to achieve this level of waterproof rating involves blasting the pack with a 1,000 PSI water jet. It’s the highest non-submersible waterproof rating.

Back Suspension

The CITADEL’s suspension system consists of two main elements: An internal frame sheet and 3D shoulder straps.

The lightweight internal frame sheet, composed of a laser-cut, perforated EVA foam layer, two thin aluminum stays, and a high density plastic sheet, maintains a slight curve that hugs your back.

The 3D are composed of both EVA foam and open cell foam which spread weight across your shoulders, and give you a comfortable ride, even under heavy loads. They’re adjustable from the top and bottom, and tuck away for easy overhead bin storage, or briefcase style carry.

The airflow channel funnels hot air out of the top of the pack to keep you dry.

Access

The top loader zipper (only zips across top panel of the bag) allows fast-access to your laptop, tablet, phone, wallet, and keys.

The primary zipper opens pack into a clamshell, allowing you to view all your items in front of you for easy loading/unloading.

MODS & ACCESSORIES

An optional, removable compression divider includes a tablet sleeve and helps keep items like magazines, folders, files and folded clothing secure.

Laminated handles can be attached on the top, or sides. The packs ship with one handle; additional handles can be purchased separately.

The DSLR Pack is great for carrying full body professional cameras. It attaches to the interior of both the modular and minimal packs.

The LRG & SML Admins are waterproof clamshells.

The M&M POUCH is great for fast-access.

All of the MODs can be carried independently of the pack with an optional shoulder strap.

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