Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Gigant SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $354 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 | Feature | Deuter Gigant SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Deuter Gigant SL
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Removable on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Yes on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Optional on the Deuter Gigant SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Deuter Gigant SL.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 6 accept only the Deuter Gigant SL.
Only the Deuter Gigant SL fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Gigant SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Gigant SL carries 2L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 (30L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Gigant SL is the lighter pack at 1.08kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Gigant SL fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Gigant SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Gigant SL is the better call.