Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Pro Pack 20L | 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 |
| Y | 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 | |
| 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon | 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 Pro Pack 20L and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 1 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini.
Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 6L more than the Aer Pro Pack 20L (20L vs. 26L), while the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits 95% 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 Pro Pack 20L is the better call.