Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Aer City Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L

Front facing view of the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L
Capacity16 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions42×28×15 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$230

Feature by feature

Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16LFeatureAer City Pack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport top
N Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior

Aer City Pack

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer City Pack
Capacity14 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions46×30×13 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$150

Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Aer City Pack

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 178 accept both. 3 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack.

Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits

Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.

Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?

The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack (16L vs. 14L), while the Aer City Pack 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 Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack is the better call.