5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| 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) | PS55C |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
- Compression straps: 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Opening: Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Hip belt: Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Main compartments: 6 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
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 Urban Line.
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 Urban Line: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line (24L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (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 Urban Line is the better call.