FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| FHF Gear EDC Pack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | 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 FHF Gear EDC Pack and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
- Passport pocket: Top on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Both have: backpack 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 2 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L: which should you pack?
The FHF Gear EDC Pack carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (18L vs. 16L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the FHF Gear EDC Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.