Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
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 Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 421 VELOCITY CORDURA re/cor RN66 | 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 Black Ember Citadel R3 25 and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 0 accept only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25, and 3 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 1L more than the Black Ember Citadel R3 25 (25L vs. 26L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L 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 Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the better call.