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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7iduxyqth8/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-high-visibility/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/"
title: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs 5.11 Rush 12 2.0"
description: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs 5.11 Rush 12 2.0: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7iduxyqth8/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-high-visibility/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7iduxyqth8/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-high-visibility/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631153660/carryons/Ortlieb_Commuter_Daypack_High_Visibility_zn2e4e.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.86 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×15.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PS50CX</td><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990314/carryons/5-11-rush-12-2-0-cp0hu6mse7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.