Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
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 Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS50CX | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; No on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (21L vs. 20L), 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 Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the better call.