Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer Pro Slim 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 Pro Slim Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Aer Pro Slim Pack
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 3 on the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries 7L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (20L vs. 13L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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.