Evergoods CTB26 Revisited and Closest Alternatives

The Evergoods CTB26 (Civic Travel Bag 26L) x Carryology Phoenix 2 set a new standard for backpacks as far as features and versatility and now Evergoods has released it in their main product line. In this video I will be talking through why I think this is as close to a perfect bag as there currently is and a few other options that come close.

CTB26 Overview

• Size: 26L (works well for everyday carry and minimal travel)
• Organization: Multiple quick access pockets, two external water bottle pockets, internal zippered pockets (all have independent volume making them easy to use)
• Laptop Compartment: Separate and side access compartment can hold (well padded and suspended)
• Harness: Contoured straps and new breathable back panel (also includes a luggage passthrough to pair with a rolling suitcase)

Purchase CTB26

Other bags featured in video:

The Closest Contenders

06:26 - Aer Travel Pack 3 Small
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/3fitx
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLnF-6yGmd4&t=565s

10:26 - Patagonia Mini MLC
Purchase: https://bit.ly/3gCe43H
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaUoel-Lw70&t=677s
Dimensions: 20” x 12” x 7” (30L)

13:08 - A19 Evade 1.5 (Full)
Purchase: https://www.alphaoneniner.com/collections/bags-cases/products/alpha-one-niner-evade-1-5-full-backpacks
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vno_JEl3iE&t=9s

EDC & Camera Focused

14:31 - Moment MTW 21L
Purchase: https://moment.8ocm68.net/Jea3r
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LjO96kx4Hs&t=2s

16:34 - Modern Dayfarer V2
Purchase: https://moderndayfarer.com/products/dayfarer-backpack-v2
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBoDbPmy3O0

18:26 - Wandrd Prvke 21L
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/3119h
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz-GHpaHdns&t=9s

20:35 - Boundary Supply Errant
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/2d8j7
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7A3FH6g3QQ&t=382s

22:23 - Peter McKinnon x Nomatic Camera Pack
Purchase: http://shrsl.com/3mvxz
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlAf2DHWLx0

Larger Capacity / Minimal Travel Focused

24:20 - Solgaard Lifepack Endeavor
Purchase: https://solgaard.co/products/lifepack-endeavor-backpack-with-closet?variant=41611354276013
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWbsPONYGfQ

26:50 - Fjallraven Raven 28
Purchase: https://bit.ly/3embDBa
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfvrOscmD7M

28:33 - Heimplanet Transit 28
Purchase: https://www.heimplanet.com/products/transit-line-travel-pack-28-black?ref=5clBKCZR0U67Rv
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_eQR72q2dQ&t=47s

31:09 - Able Carry Max
Purchase: http://bit.ly/TravelingSalerosMax
Full Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCHvYf8Mivk&t=284s

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