Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Go Pack 2 | Feature | Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | 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 | |
| 210D Cordura® crinkle nylon exterior | 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 Aer Go Pack 2 and Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
- Sternum strap: No on the Aer Go Pack 2; Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Go Pack 2; 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Aer Go Pack 2; 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L 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. 133 accept both. 48 accept only the Aer Go Pack 2, and 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack.
Only the Aer Go Pack 2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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.
Aer Go Pack 2 vs. Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Aer Go Pack 2 (20L vs. 22L), while the Aer Go Pack 2 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Go Pack 2 fits 96% 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 Aer Go Pack 2 is the better call.