Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Setout Divide
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $209 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Setout Divide | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 | |
| 900D heathered polyester | 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 Tortuga Setout Divide and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Compression straps: Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Opening: Other on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Divide, and 9 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Setout Divide carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 (26L vs. 24L), while the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Divide; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the better call.