Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 | Feature | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 35L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 420 denier, high-density 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 Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Top on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Hip belt: No on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; 2, side on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2, and 2 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 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. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Knack Bags Medium Expandable Knack Pack v2; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.