Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
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 | SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | |
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 2 on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack carries 6L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 26L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 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 SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.