ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side, internal | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ULTRA 400TX | 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable C0 water repellent finish |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Passport pocket: Top on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Hip belt: Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 carries 2L more than the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada (22L vs. 24L), while the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2; if you want to travel lighter, the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada is the better call.