Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Giga EL
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 EL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 EL
- Compression straps: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Removable on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Deuter Giga EL.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Yes on the Deuter Giga EL.
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 38 accept only the Deuter Giga EL.
Only the Deuter Giga EL fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Deuter Giga EL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga EL carries 2L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 (30L vs. 32L), while the Deuter Giga EL is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga EL fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Giga EL; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Giga EL is the better call.