Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $255 |
Feature by feature
| Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Available in: X-Pac X42, 500D, 630D HD | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 175 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 5L more than the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack (21L vs. 26L), while the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack is the better call.