FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
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 24 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 FHF Gear EDC Pack and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Passport pocket: Top on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 carries 6L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 24L), while the FHF Gear EDC Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack 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 FHF Gear EDC Pack is the better call.