Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Mountainsmith Divide
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 | Mountainsmith Divide |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with C0 durable water repellent finish | TC 20s 2x2 Waxed Canvas PU 210d Recycled Nylon SD Oxford PU |
Mountainsmith Divide
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Mountainsmith Divide
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Top zip on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Hip belt: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; No on the Mountainsmith Divide.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 2, side on the Mountainsmith Divide.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Mountainsmith Divide: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries the same capacity as the Mountainsmith Divide (16L vs. 16L), while the Mountainsmith Divide is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (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 Mountainsmith Divide is the better call.