Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | 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 | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac | 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 Aer City Pack X-Pac and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 3 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 12L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 26L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits 94% 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 Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.