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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4ekxwxh9g1/evergoods-mountain-panel-loader-30l-v2/svsjez22np/eagle-creek-wayfinder-40l/"
title: "Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L"
description: "Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4ekxwxh9g1/evergoods-mountain-panel-loader-30l-v2/)

by [Evergoods](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Evergoods)

![Front facing view of the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617275861/carryons/Mountain_Panel_Loader_V2_ii5t3d.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$354</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating</td><td>300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/svsjez22np/eagle-creek-wayfinder-40l/)

by [Eagle Creek](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Eagle Creek)

![Front facing view of the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623291064/carryons/Eagle_Creek_Wayfinder_40L_znoylr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.17 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×35.5×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>65%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, 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. 119 accept both. 12 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 3 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L.

### Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.

### Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L fits

Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, WestJet.

## Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L: which should you pack?

The **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L** carries 10L more than the **Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2** (30L vs. 40L), while the **Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L** is the lighter pack at 1.17kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 40L is the better call.