Osprey Flapjack vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Flapjack | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | N | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | 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 Osprey Flapjack and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Passport pocket: Side on the Osprey Flapjack; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Flapjack; 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Flapjack, and 37 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Flapjack vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The Osprey Flapjack carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (21L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Flapjack; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.