Peak Design Everyday Backpack vs. Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $280 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Everyday Backpack | Feature | Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | 30L |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 900D high-density elastic yarn |
Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack and Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; No on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; Clamshell on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; Yes on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; 17in on the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 4 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, and 0 accept only the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack fits
American Eagle, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack vs. Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Everyday Backpack carries the same capacity as the Avio Gear Apex Travel Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack is the better call.