Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
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 | GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish | 500D CORDURA |
GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 14in on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 3 on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; No on the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries the same capacity as the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 GORUCK Bullet Ruck Laptop 16L is the better call.