Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2
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 | Aer Flight Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Aer Flight Pack 2
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 16in on the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Flight Pack 2.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer Flight Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Flight Pack 2 carries 1L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 21L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Aer Flight Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.