Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
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 | Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d HT nylon 6,6 w/ PU coating | 900D polyester |
Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.77 kg |
| Dimensions | 55.88×35.56×22.86 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 and Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; Removable on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; No on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2; 1 on the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 46 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2, and 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 vs. Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L carries 15L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 (30L vs. 45L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.77kg). 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 Tortuga Setout Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 30L V2 is the better call.