Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
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 Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 3L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (25L vs. 22L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.