Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 | Aer Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500D 100% Nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; 16in on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 42 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, 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, 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. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Aer Pro Pack 24L carries 2L more than the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack (22L vs. 24L), while the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Pro Pack 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Vertx Gamut 22L Backpack is the better call.