Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $95 |
Feature by feature
| Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L | Feature | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Passport | top | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D x 160D recycled nylon Tasland ripstop fabric PFAS-free durable water resistant coating | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L; Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L; 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L; 2, side on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L carries 6L more than the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L (16L vs. 22L), while the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Stash Packable Backpack 16L is the better call.