Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×24×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Compression straps: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 6L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (22L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.