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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/1veeprexib/tortuga-packable-backpack/c5cbfsetp8/evergoods-civic-half-zip-26l/"
title: "Tortuga Packable Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L"
description: "Tortuga Packable Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Packable Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/1veeprexib/tortuga-packable-backpack/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Packable Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990455/carryons/tortuga-packable-backpack-1veeprexib.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>19 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tortuga Packable Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D ripstop nylon</td><td>Shell fabric: 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn and Water Repellent Finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c5cbfsetp8/evergoods-civic-half-zip-26l/)

by [Evergoods](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Evergoods)

![Front facing view of the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617859722/carryons/Evergoods_Civic_Half_Zip_26L_um4zak.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tortuga Packable Backpack and Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L

-   **Opening:** Other on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Top zip on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; 16in on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.

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. 138 accept both. 41 accept only the Tortuga Packable Backpack, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.

### Only the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Tortuga Packable Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: which should you pack?

The **Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L** carries 7L more than the **Tortuga Packable Backpack** (19L vs. 26L), while the **Tortuga Packable Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the better call.