Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Aer Travel Pack 2
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 | Aer Travel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish | Grey: 900D eco-dyed polyester Black / Blue: 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L and Aer Travel Pack 2
- Compression straps: No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
- Hip belt: No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; 1, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 130 accept both. 12 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L, and 0 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Aer Travel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 carries 13L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L (20L vs. 33L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L is the better call.