Exped Torrent 20 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | PS55C |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Exped Torrent 20 and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 20; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; 15in on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Exped Torrent 20; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line carries 1L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (20L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (vs. 0.98kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Torrent 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the better call.