Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Any Day Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Any Day Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries 4L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (20L vs. 16L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Vertx Any Day Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.