Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
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 | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating | 630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $119 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 15in on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 3 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L carries 2L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 (30L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.