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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/08ubm5fxpv/vertx-any-day-backpack/4fxtbpbiu6/ula-equipment-ultra-cicada/"
title: "Vertx Any Day Backpack vs ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada"
description: "Vertx Any Day Backpack vs ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada: 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. ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-Resistant 100% Nylon</td><td>ULTRA 400TX</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4fxtbpbiu6/ula-equipment-ultra-cicada/)

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

![Front facing view of the ULA Equipment Ultra Cicada](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990723/carryons/ula-equipment-ultra-cicada-4fxtbpbiu6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.