CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack vs Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0
The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack is 22L and 0.75kg1.7lb; the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 costs $34.00999999999999 less. The CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 fits 31; under the seat, 8 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $164 | $129.99Best |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.75kg1.7lbBest | 0.77kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 86% |
| Personal-item compliance | 31%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 40.6×30.5×17.8cm16×12×7in | 45.7×31.8×22.9cm18×12.5×9in |
| Laptop | 15" | 15" |
| Compartments | n/a | 2 |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | n/a | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | Yes | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Recycled polyester, anti-microbial lining | 1000D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | CALPAK Fit Gym Backpack | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.