Peak Design Everyday Backpack vs. Vertx Gamut 22L 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 | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 500D 100% Nylon |
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Peak Design Everyday Backpack and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; Clamshell on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack; 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 132 accept both. 10 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack, and 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Peak Design Everyday Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (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 Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.