Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Deuter UP Seoul
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 | Deuter UP Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 26L |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and Deuter UP Seoul
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Top zip on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 1 on the Deuter UP Seoul.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Deuter UP Seoul: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility carries 5L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (21L vs. 16L), while the Deuter UP Seoul is the lighter pack at 0.84kg (vs. 0.86kg). 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 Deuter UP Seoul is the better call.