Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 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 24 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 | 15in |
| 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 | 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 Black Ember Citadel R3 25 and Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2
- Passport pocket: Top on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; 15in on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Black Ember Citadel R3 25; Yes on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 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. 0 accept only the Black Ember Citadel R3 25, and 6 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2.
Only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Black Ember Citadel R3 25 vs. Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2: which should you pack?
The Black Ember Citadel R3 25 carries 1L more than the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 (25L vs. 24L), while the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Black Ember Citadel R3 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 24 V2 is the better call.