Arcido Akra vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Arcido Akra

Front facing view of the Arcido Akra
Capacity35 L
Weight1.3 kg
Dimensions55×35×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$200

Feature by feature

Arcido AkraFeatureEvergoods 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
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
7 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
Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish

Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L

Front facing view of the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions50×24×19 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$220

Key differences between the Arcido Akra and Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Akra, and 12 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L.

Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

Arcido Akra vs. Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L: which should you pack?

The Arcido Akra carries 13L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (35L vs. 22L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Arcido Akra; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.