Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.86 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility | Feature | 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front, side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and 5.11 Rush 12 2.0
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility, and 6 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. 5.11 Rush 12 2.0: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility (21L vs. 24L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the lighter pack at 0.86kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the better call.