Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Top on the Gregory Border 18.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
Both have: 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. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Gregory Border 18 carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (16L vs. 18L), while the Gregory Border 18 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Gregory Border 18; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Border 18 is the better call.