Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack
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 Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| removable | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| 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 | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L; 1, side on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack carries 4L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L (26L vs. 30L), while the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L is the better call.