Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Stockholm | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | PS50CX |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.86 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 4 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility (22L vs. 21L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.86kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter UP Stockholm; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.