Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
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 | Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell |
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; No on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
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 2 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility carries 1L more than the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (21L vs. 20L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the lighter pack at 0.86kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits 93% 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.