Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish | 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior, or xPac |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L and Aer City Pack Pro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 16in on the Aer City Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 1, side on the Aer City Pack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L, and 3 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries 2L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (26L vs. 24L), while the Aer City Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% 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 City Pack Pro is the better call.