Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×26×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Packable Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D ripstop nylon | Shell fabric: 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn and Water Repellent Finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Packable Backpack and Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L
- Opening: Other on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; 16in on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
- Water resistant: No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L carries 3L more than the Tortuga Packable Backpack (19L vs. 22L), while the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the better call.