Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. MixedWorks Swift
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 | MixedWorks Swift |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | Cordura 1000 outer shell |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and MixedWorks Swift
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; No on the MixedWorks Swift.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Yes on the MixedWorks Swift.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. MixedWorks Swift: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift 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. 1kg). 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 MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the better call.