Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger vs Vertx Commuter Sling XL 2.0
The Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger is 22.6L and 1.36kg3lb; the Vertx Commuter Sling XL 2.0 is 23L and 1.95kg4.3lb. The Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger is 0.59kg1.3lb lighter. The Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger costs $26 less. The Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger fits the carry-on limit of 35 of 36 major airlines and the Vertx Commuter Sling XL 2.0 fits 0; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger | Vertx Commuter Sling XL 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $252.99Best | $278.99 |
| Volume | 22.6L | 23L |
| Weight | 1.36kg3lbBest | 1.95kg4.3lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 97%Best | 0% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50.8×34.3×19.1cm20×13.5×7.5in | 68.6×34.3×17.8cm27×13.5×7in |
| Laptop | 15.4"Best | 15" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell, Full clamshell | Front compartment opens wide |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 2 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1000D ballistic nylon, triple polyurethane coated, Teflon fabric protector | Not published; YKK self-repairing nylon coil zippers, bonded nylon thread |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Maxpedition Kodiak Gearslinger | Vertx Commuter Sling XL 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Singapore Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.