Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Timbuk2 Parkside and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 3 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Parkside carries 9L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (25L vs. 16L), while the Timbuk2 Parkside is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Parkside; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Parkside is the better call.