Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. haize project Clamshell 25
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 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $333 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and haize project Clamshell 25
- Compression straps: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 4 on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; No on the haize project Clamshell 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 1, side on the haize project Clamshell 25.
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. 132 accept both. 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 41 accept only the haize project Clamshell 25.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the haize project Clamshell 25 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, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. haize project Clamshell 25: which should you pack?
The haize project Clamshell 25 carries 3L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 25L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 25 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.