Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L | Feature | Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish | Available in: X-Pac X42, 500D, 630D HD |
Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $255 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L and Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; Front on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; Optional on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 139 accept both. 3 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L, and 36 accept only the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, 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.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack carries 1L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L (20L vs. 21L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L is the better call.