Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada
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 | ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | ULTRA 400TX |
ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada.
- Hip belt: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Optional on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Removable on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 2, side, internal on the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada: which should you pack?
The ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada carries 2L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.