Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. haize project Clamshell 38
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack | Feature | haize project Clamshell 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D 100% Nylon | 1680D RPET polyurethane |
haize project Clamshell 38
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and haize project Clamshell 38
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; No on the haize project Clamshell 38.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 1, side on the haize project Clamshell 38.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 128 accept both. 5 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 34 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the haize project Clamshell 38 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. haize project Clamshell 38: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 38 carries 16L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 38L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 38 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.