Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Gregory Border 25
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 | Gregory Border 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | PVC-Free Coated 210D High Density 66 Nylon & 100% Recycled 450D Polyester with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS |
Gregory Border 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Gregory Border 25
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Other on the Gregory Border 25.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Gregory Border 25.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Gregory Border 25.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 136 accept both. 45 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 25.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Gregory Border 25: which should you pack?
The Gregory Border 25 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. 0.9kg). 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 Gregory Border 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.