5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front, side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | PS33 |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Opening: Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Hip belt: Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Main compartments: 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
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. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (24L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.