Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
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 City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | PS33 |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
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 City.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Stockholm carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (22L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City 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 Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.