Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 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 | Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable, optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating |
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
- Hip belt: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 3 on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries the same capacity as the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (16L vs. 16L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (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 Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.