Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
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 | Able Carry Thirteen Daybag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 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 | X-Pac |
Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Able Carry Thirteen Daybag
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top zip on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 14in on the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Able Carry Thirteen Daybag: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries 7L more than the Able Carry Thirteen Daybag (20L vs. 13L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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.