Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Gregory Border 18
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 | Gregory Border 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 210D High Density Nylon |
Gregory Border 18
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Gregory Border 18
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Other on the Gregory Border 18.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Gregory Border 18.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Gregory Border 18.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; No on the Gregory Border 18.
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. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Gregory Border 18.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Gregory Border 18: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries 2L more than the Gregory Border 18 (20L vs. 18L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.