Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Nordace Urban Max
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 | Nordace Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Nordace Urban Max
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 1 on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Nordace Urban Max.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries the same capacity as the Nordace Urban Max (20L vs. 20L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.05kg). 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 Vertx Any Day Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.