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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/"
title: "Tortuga Setout Divide vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City"
description: "Tortuga Setout Divide vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Setout Divide](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Setout Divide](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600574/carryons/tortugasetout_fgnt8m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$209</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tortuga Setout Divide | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>900D heathered polyester</td><td>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631152726/carryons/Ortlieb_Commuter_Daypack_City_zvgoud.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>0.75 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>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tortuga Setout Divide and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City

-   **Compression straps:** Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Tortuga Setout Divide; 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.

Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Setout Divide, and 4 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.

### Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits

Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.

## Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?

The **Tortuga Setout Divide** carries 5L more than the **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City** (26L vs. 21L), while the **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City** is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Setout Divide; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.