Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
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 | Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | Available in:X-Pac X42, 500D, 1050D Ballistic Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L and Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 16in on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 3 on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L; 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L, and 0 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack carries 4L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 16L (16L vs. 20L), while the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack 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 Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack is the better call.