Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer City Pack
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 City Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 exterior |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Aer City Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Aer City Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 16in on the Aer City Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 178 accept both. 3 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer City Pack.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer City Pack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries 6L more than the Aer City Pack (20L vs. 14L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Vertx Any Day Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.