Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Ridge Backpack | Feature | Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester. | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Ridge Backpack and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Troubadour Ridge Backpack; 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Troubadour Ridge Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 1L more than the Troubadour Ridge Backpack (25L vs. 26L), while the Troubadour Ridge Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Troubadour Ridge Backpack is the better call.