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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7iduxyqth8/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-high-visibility/jihszp227a/ryu-flex-pack-20l/"
title: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs Ryu Flex Pack 20L"
description: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs Ryu Flex Pack 20L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L

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 | Ryu Flex Pack 20L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PS50CX</td><td>100% nylon with silicone coating and Polygiene® finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ryu Flex Pack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jihszp227a/ryu-flex-pack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ryu Flex Pack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634034107/carryons/Ryu_Flex_Pack_syhtcj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$98</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and Ryu Flex Pack 20L

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Top zip on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; No on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 1 on the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.

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. 172 accept both. 1 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility, and 5 accept only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L.

### Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility fits

Air Niugini.

### Only the Ryu Flex Pack 20L fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Ryu Flex Pack 20L: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility** carries 1L more than the **Ryu Flex Pack 20L** (21L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the **Ryu Flex Pack 20L** fits 94% 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.