Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Away Active Convertible 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Any Day Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Any Day Backpack | Feature | Away Active Convertible 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | 100% recycled polyester |
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Away Active Convertible 25L
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Back on the Away Active Convertible 25L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Hideable on the Away Active Convertible 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Away Active Convertible 25L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Away Active Convertible 25L: which should you pack?
The Away Active Convertible 25L carries 5L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 25L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away Active Convertible 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.