Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Millican Smith 18L
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 | Millican Smith 18L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 18L
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and Millican Smith 18L
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Side on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 3 on the Millican Smith 18L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; No on the Millican Smith 18L.
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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility, and 1 accept only the Millican Smith 18L.
Only the Millican Smith 18L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Millican Smith 18L: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility carries 3L more than the Millican Smith 18L (21L vs. 18L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the lighter pack at 0.86kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the better call.