Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel Backpack | Feature | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | 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 Nomatic Travel Backpack and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Top on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, 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. 43 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 22L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits 93% 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.