Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
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 28L V2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17in |
| 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 | 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 Osprey Arcane Small Day and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
- Sternum strap: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
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. 172 accept both. 15 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 carries 16L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 28L V2; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.