Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Timbuk2 Uptown
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L | Feature | Timbuk2 Uptown |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish | |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Timbuk2 Uptown
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Uptown carries 14L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (16L vs. 30L), while the Timbuk2 Uptown is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Uptown; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.