Black Ember Forge Max vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Ember Forge Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $343 |
Feature by feature
| Black Ember Forge Max | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D CORDURA re/cor RN66 AIR TEXTURED MATTE FINISH 1000D HYPALON | 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 Black Ember Forge Max and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Compression straps: 4 on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Black Ember Forge Max; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Black Ember Forge Max; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Black Ember Forge Max; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the Black Ember Forge Max, and 1 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits
Air Niugini.
Black Ember Forge Max vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 carries 4L more than the Black Ember Forge Max (20L vs. 24L), while the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Ember Forge Max fits 94% 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 Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the better call.