Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Front on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Yes on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; Hideable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L; 15in on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 8L more than the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L (22L vs. 30L), while the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Mountain Panel Loader 22L is the better call.