Evergoods Panel Loader Classic 20L Review (Brutally honest!)

Published 2022-08-09
Evergoods Panel Loader Classic 20L Backpack Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pack is perfect for // Who this pack is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!

๐ŸŽ’ Get this pack โ†’ go.nomadsnation.com/evergoods-plc
๐Ÿ”ฅ Check out my bag on Kickstarter! ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpack

**********

00:00 - Intro
0:29 - Gist of the Pack
2:16 - Front of the Pack
4:45 - Middle of the Pack
10:00 - Back of the Pack
12:51 - Pros and Cons
14:33 - Alternatives
16:35 - Bloopers

**********

Do YOU want to build a backpack with me? ๐ŸŽ’

Join our email list to get a behind-the-scenes look and to be able to vote on key features of the bag.

Learn more ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿผ nomadsnation.com/building-a-backpack/

**********

Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?

Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today ๐Ÿ‘‰ district.net/nomads

**********

The Evergoods Panel Loader Classic Backpack is an EDC that's excellent inside and out.

The exterior is equipped with a smooth 1680 Ballistic nylon and organization wiseโ€” the interior has a tech compartment that can fit up to a 17" laptop. Although most of the bag's materials scream premium, the zipper pulls feel a bit cheap.

This 20-liter backpack has a spacious front pocket, you can literally throw anything in there like a camera bag or a water bottle. On the back, you can find a sternum strap that helps in weight distribution, though at times, the excess strap can be bothersome.

Watch our full review to know more about this pack!

**********

Get the Evergoods Panel Loader Classic 20L Backpack ifโ€ฆ

โœ… You think it's perfect for your taste

โœ… You like the organization and features of the main compartment

โœ… You are looking for a comfortable backpack

Updated link - get the best price here โ†’ go.nomadsnation.com/evergoods-plc

**********

DO NOT get the Evergoods Panel Loader Classic 20L Backpack ifโ€ฆ

โŒ You are digging the vibe but you want another great option. Below's another alternative... ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Evergoods CPL 24 โ†’ Larger capacity with a bit more organization
โ†’ Watch our review: bit.ly/3Hlm55Z
โ†’ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/evergoods-cpl

โŒ You want a pack that highlights urban vibes and has a water bottle on the sideโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Aer Day Pack 2 โ†’ Better look, features, and organization
โ†’ Watch our review: bit.ly/30ooYSr
โ†’ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/aer-day-pack-2

โŒ You are digging all the things that Evergoods Panel Loader has to offer but you want it also to be your work and adventure bagโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Minaal Daily Bag 3.0 โ†’ Extremely versatile and great for everyday carry
โ†’ Watch our review: bit.ly/328lXXx
โ†’ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/minaal-daily-bag

**********

Specs/Features/Summary

To get the best price, use this link โ†’ go.nomadsnation.com/evergoods-plc

โ€ข Capacity: 20 liters
โ€ข Dimension: 17.75 x 7.25 x 11in
โ€ข Shell fabric: 1680D Ballistic Nylon
โ€ข Lining: 420d HT nylon with PU coating
โ€ข Shoulder pad foam: Zote EV50
โ€ข Frame Sheet: HDPE
โ€ข Aluminum side stay: 7075 grade
โ€ข Zippers: YKK 10RC and 8RC with DWR finish

**********

Looking to have YOUR backpack reviewed? Contact Aaron at [email protected]

**********

Affiliate Disclosure: We hope you enjoyed our Evergoods Panel Loader Classic 20L review! To support our channel, we use affiliate links in our content. Clicking on these links and making a purchase helps us keep creating great videos (at no extra cost to you!)

Free Gear Disclosure: We often receive free gear for our reviews, but this does not influence our opinions. We always provide honest reviewsโ€”if a product isn't up to par, w

All Comments (21)
  • @Nomads.Nation
    What do you think? Is the lack of a water bottle holder on the exterior a deal-breaker?
  • @wickedtime
    The passion time and care that is put into each of these videos, but also the entire channel as an entity is something you should truly be proud of. I have watched just a few of your videos, but the fact that you not only are so in depth with the bag, but also follow up with precise reasoning as who this is for, and alternatives based on different needs is perfect. You are truly a master of the craft, and you've earned a sub from me. Well done. :)
  • @raestera
    Hey Nomads Nation! I've got a suggestion. When you're showing the exterior of the bag, I would pack the bag full of 20L (in this case) of stuff. It could just be random hoodies or something to give it the structure. It looks better that way and is more stable. Some bags that might not stand on their own could do so when packed out. In the case of some bags it even functions better. Like the Boundary Supply Errant. The Fidlock closing on the top compartment of that bag is annoying if there's nothing packed in the top portion but it's easy and satisfying if the top is full. I'd also show the expansion of a bag too with it packed out. Sometimes when reviewers show the expansion and say it doesn't look nice forget that it looks/functions slightly better when packed full. I never know what the Prima System's Fidlock strap expansion actually looked like until I bought it myself and packed it full. Couldn't find a single pic of it on the internet (I found it was only 30L when fully extended)
  • @branjobu96
    Just in time! Iโ€™ve been wanting to hear your thoughts on this bag. Been thinking of getting that or the able carry 20l. So tough!
  • The navy blue colour is amazing, I donโ€™t think I could buy any other backpack brand Evergoods is just top quality
  • Hey Bro! Shoutout to Evergoods design: the ventilation on the back panel is better than just the diagonal crevices - the material of the actual panels (underneath the polyester) is a highly breathable mesh foam stuff. Evergoods has some great info on their design process for this new back panel. Have you noticed a difference between this bagโ€™s breathability and prior Evergoods bags?
  • How would you compare this to the Able Carry daily backpack? Iโ€™ve used AER day pack, AER city pack, Bellroy Classic, Black Ember Shadow, and Able Carry definitely is my favourite
  • Hi, thanks for your nice review. I use this bag for some weeks as my new daily carry. Great backpack, I love it. Near to be perfect for me. First, it stands on its own when packed. I Iove the huge front pocket : very versatile ! Put a scarf, an umbrella, a rain jacket, a water bottle... Love the sleek look, the conception and materials. But I have cons : First, the staps are not so comfortable as they slip off my shoulders either in one shoulder mode as in two shoulders mode ! Iโ€™m not an alien LOL, itโ€™s because of the breathable slippy material and (did you noticed) that the two straps attachement are wide spaced : 10 cm between the straps. I have to clip the sternum stap to have a very comfortable carry (and I hate that). Second, the quick top pocket is too small. I would have prefer the same size of deepness as the CHZ26. Third, the two inner mesh pockets are great and well placed, but I would have prefer a 1 cm more in high. Iโ€™ve also added elastics to avoid the jiggling experience !
  • @nelmak8368
    With Bellroy Transit Workpack compare about comfortable, which one recommend?
  • @fabcol1888
    Keep up the great work! would love to see your videos in 4k
  • @normang663
    I have this bag. I like it but doesnt get that much time in the rotation because of the lack of water bottle hodler. If only they had one on one side in the big dump pocket up front. Other than that, this bag is amazing. The 1680 is just indestructable. Looks brand new still after following me to multiple trips domestically and internationally.
  • @tuckertech
    Its nice but too small for my EDC; I just got my Able Carry Max today and I am excited to see if it works for me.
  • @ddd7864
    I really, really, really hope you do a review on the Ltt Backpack, it looks like they did a fantastic job on it and I would love to see you put it to the test and compare it to other bags
  • How does this compare to Black Ember Shadow 22? For minimal office use?
  • @Mcknockout777
    Hi there, great video. What is the brand of your camera cube?
  • @jessicaho19
    Any plans to review the CHZ22/26 V2? Would love to see it!
  • @routchenko
    Would love to see your review of the TropicFeel Shell
  • @CeeMKE
    Great video, Love the bag. Really like the front stash pocket. I donโ€™t care about water bottle pockets I have zero problems putting my thermos inside my bags, but the front pocket on this bag looks like it can easily handle my 40 oz bottle. But I HATE the dangling straps. Iโ€™d definitely have to put velcro strips to act as keepers on those straps. NO DANGLE lol
  • @arlencarlson
    Would you say this could be a packable daypack? Or is it too bulky?
  • @rosstin23
    Hey mate, can you review Lander Commuter Bag?