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title: "Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L"
description: "Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack vs Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on…"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ayd517mvmi/alpha-one-niner-sert-penumbra-2-0-backpack/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner SERT, PENUMBRA 2.0 Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990332/carryons/alpha-one-niner-sert-penumbra-2-0-backpack-ayd517mvmi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×30×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$255</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Available in: X-Pac X42, 500D, 630D HD</td><td>420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/w24exn7bi1/evergoods-civic-travel-bag-26l/)

by [Evergoods](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Evergoods)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.