Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 2.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $360 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 8.7-oz 300-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop with a postindustrial recycled TPU-film laminate | Shell fabric: Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable water repellent finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L, and 5 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L carries 6L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 (34L vs. 28L), while the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Black Hole MLC Wheeled Duffel 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 is the better call.