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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/ymrxzbnph3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-urban-line/"
title: "5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line"
description: "5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line

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

## [5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990314/carryons/5-11-rush-12-2-0-cp0hu6mse7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td><td>PS55C</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ymrxzbnph3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-urban-line/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631152963/carryons/Commuter_Daypack_Urban_Line_b7piku.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>0.74 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>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.