Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L | Feature | Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | 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 Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; Removable on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; 3 on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L, and 7 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L carries 8L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (30L vs. 22L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.