Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
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 | Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 35L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D recycled nylon, |
Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Front on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Hideable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Removable on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 3 on the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 37 accept only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L 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, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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. Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L carries 8L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Global Travel Bag 30L is the better call.