Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack
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 | Wandrd Duo Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-Resistant 100% Nylon | 840D Jr. Ballistic Nylon with 5pm coating and 1680D Ballistic Nylon. Weather Resistant YKK Zippers. |
Wandrd Duo Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $235 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Wandrd Duo Daypack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Hip belt: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Removable on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Yes on the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Wandrd Duo Daypack.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Wandrd Duo Daypack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Any Day Backpack carries the same capacity as the Wandrd Duo Daypack (20L vs. 20L), while the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.