Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Exped Impulse 30
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 | Exped Impulse 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Exped Impulse 30
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Removable on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
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. 129 accept both. 2 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Only the Exped Impulse 30 fits
Pakistan International.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 carries the same capacity as the Exped Impulse 30 (30L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 is the better call.