Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 | Feature | Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Shell fabric: Custom developed 840d ballistic nylon 6 balanced woven with durable water repellent finish Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating | Solid Color 500D Nylonor Camouflage 500D Nylon Corduraor 420D Diamond Ripstop Nylon |
Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 and Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5
- Compression straps: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; Yes on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; Other on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; Back on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; 5 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2; 2 on the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2, and 2 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5.
Only the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 vs. Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 carries 1L more than the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 (28L vs. 27L), while the Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpha One-Niner Recon Nine Evade 1.5 fits 92% 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 Evergoods Civic Panel Loader 28L V2 is the better call.