Deuter UP Seoul vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Seoul | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 26L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 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 Deuter UP Seoul and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter UP Seoul; Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter UP Seoul; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Deuter UP Seoul vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City carries 5L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (16L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Seoul fits 92% 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.