Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Giga 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 Giga SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| 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 Giga SL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Deuter Giga SL.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 43 accept only the Deuter Giga SL.
Only the Deuter Giga SL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 carries 2L more than the Deuter Giga SL (30L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga SL is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga SL fits 92% 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 Deuter Giga SL is the better call.