Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Deuter UP Sydney
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 Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility and Deuter UP Sydney
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility; 1 on the Deuter UP Sydney.
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 Sydney: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Sydney carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility (21L vs. 22L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the lighter pack at 0.86kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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 Deuter UP Sydney; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility is the better call.