Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Vertx Any Day Backpack and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 16in on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Any Day Backpack; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Vertx Any Day Backpack, and 0 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Vertx Any Day Backpack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Vertx Any Day Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Day Owl Backpack Pro carries 1L more than the Vertx Any Day Backpack (20L vs. 21L), 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 Day Owl Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Any Day Backpack is the better call.