Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
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 | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack, and 48 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L 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.
Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L 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 Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.