Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 50-denier recycled polyester | Shell fabric: Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable water repellent finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 158 accept both. 0 accept only the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack, and 14 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 carries 3L more than the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack (25L vs. 28L), while the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabelas Ascend Priority 25 Commuter Backpack is the better call.