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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/08ubm5fxpv/vertx-any-day-backpack/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/"
title: "Vertx Any Day Backpack vs Away Active Convertible 25L"
description: "Vertx Any Day Backpack vs Away Active Convertible 25L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Away Active Convertible 25L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Vertx Any Day Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/08ubm5fxpv/vertx-any-day-backpack/)

by [Vertx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Vertx)

![Front facing view of the Vertx Any Day Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990459/carryons/vertx-any-day-backpack-08ubm5fxpv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-Resistant 100% Nylon</td><td>100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Away Active Convertible 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/39m6td416z/away-active-convertible-25l/)

by [Away](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Away)

![Front facing view of the Away Active Convertible 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990335/carryons/away-active-convertible-25l-39m6td416z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.