Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L 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 | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 133 accept both. 9 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L, and 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 20L (20L vs. 22L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.