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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/m6alxz8gw4/evergoods-civic-panel-loader-28l-v2/"
title: "Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2"
description: "Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m0gizsp8la/black-ember-citadel-r3-25/)

by [Black Ember](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Black Ember)

![Front facing view of the Black Ember Citadel R3 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990475/carryons/black-ember-citadel-r3-25-m0gizsp8la.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66</td><td>Shell fabric: Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable water repellent finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/m6alxz8gw4/evergoods-civic-panel-loader-28l-v2/)

by [Evergoods](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Evergoods)

![Front facing view of the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617864180/carryons/Evergoods_Civic_Panel_Loader_28L_V2_yggcrs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$300</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.