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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7h6n8fumu7/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack/c5cbfsetp8/evergoods-civic-half-zip-26l/"
title: "Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L"
description: "Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7h6n8fumu7/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack/)

by [Wave](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Wave)

![Front facing view of the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack-7h6n8fumu7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 420D Packcloth</td><td>Shell fabric: 500d High Tenacity Nylon 6,6 with Air Textured Yarn and Water Repellent Finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c5cbfsetp8/evergoods-civic-half-zip-26l/)

by [Evergoods](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Evergoods)

![Front facing view of the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617859722/carryons/Evergoods_Civic_Half_Zip_26L_um4zak.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>73%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Top zip on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Top on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 16in on the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 35 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 4 accept only the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L.

### Only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L fits

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L: which should you pack?

The **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** carries 9L more than the **Evergoods Civic Half Zip 26L** (35L vs. 26L), while the **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.