Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
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 | Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | 600D Recycled polyester, Water resistant 1000mm, PFC free |
Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 4 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 2 on the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L carries 14L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 34L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Pacsafe Pacsafe GO 34L; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.