Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack | 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 |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Axoflux 400D ripstop 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 Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; Removable on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack, and 0 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack carries 4L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L (30L vs. 26L), while the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Alpaka Gear Traverse Backpack is the better call.