Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Smart Alec
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Smart Alec | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| Passport | front | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable C0 water repellent finish | |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Smart Alec and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Opening: Other on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Both have: 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. 140 accept both. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Smart Alec, and 38 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tom Bihn Smart Alec vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Tom Bihn Smart Alec carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 (26L vs. 24L), while the Tom Bihn Smart Alec is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tom Bihn Smart Alec; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Smart Alec is the better call.