5.11 Rush 12 vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12; No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the 5.11 Rush 12; 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 2, side on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 carries 2L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (24L vs. 22L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.