Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | 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 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Top zip on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 16in on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 2 on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra 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.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L carries 1L more than the Zpacks Bagger Ultra (25L vs. 26L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra 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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.