Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 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 finish | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 1, side on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L carries 3L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (16L vs. 13L), while the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag 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 Able Carry Thirteen Daybag is the better call.