Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Arcane Small Day
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Arcane Small Day | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Sternum strap: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries 4L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 16L), while the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.