Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | |
| 500D 100% Nylon | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Back on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: 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. 132 accept both. 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 35 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet 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, Liat 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. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 13L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.