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title: "Vertx Any Day Backpack vs Aer City Pack - One Bag Travel"
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# Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer City Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Vertx Any Day Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/08ubm5fxpv/vertx-any-day-backpack/)

by [Vertx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Vertx)

![Front facing view of the Vertx Any Day Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990459/carryons/vertx-any-day-backpack-08ubm5fxpv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×28×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Water-Resistant 100% Nylon</td><td>1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer City Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mo8pxobpf9/aer-city-pack/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990318/carryons/aer-city-pack-mo8pxobpf9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.