Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Black Ember Citadel R3 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| Black Ember Citadel R3 25 | Feature | Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66 | Shell fabric: Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable water repellent finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating |
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
- Passport pocket: Top on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 carries 3L more than the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; if you want to travel lighter, the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 is the better call.