Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 vs North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L
The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb; the North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb. They weigh the same. The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 costs $50.00999999999999 less. The Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 | North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99Best | $180 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.77kg1.7lb | 0.77kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 45.7×31.8×22.9cm18×12.5×9in | 45×28×16.5cm17.5×11×6.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Compartments | 2 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | n/a |
| Opening | Zippered main compartment | flap top main compartment, 1L front zip pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 1000D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector | 1000d nylon (two-tone colourways also offered) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Maxpedition Prepared Citizen Classic v2.0 | North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.