Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 20L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell | 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 Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Opening: Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Hip belt: No on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip; No 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. 2 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City carries 1L more than the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (20L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.