Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Jansport West Break
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 | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| 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 | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Jansport West Break
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Jansport West Break.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: 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 Jansport West Break.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 8L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport West Break is the better call.