Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Able Carry Max EDC
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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs |
Able Carry Max EDC
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L and Able Carry Max EDC
- Hip belt: No on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 6 on the Able Carry Max EDC.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 1, side on the Able Carry Max EDC.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 173 accept both. 2 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?
The Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Max EDC (26L vs. 26L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits 93% 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 Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the better call.