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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/gpfbufuba2/osprey-flapjack/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/"
title: "Osprey Flapjack vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City"
description: "Osprey Flapjack vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Flapjack vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City

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

## [Osprey Flapjack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gpfbufuba2/osprey-flapjack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Flapjack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601576342/carryons/c9e6c91c-b836-4c78-a9ed-c452b3ce9d5a_rsb3j2.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600D Polyspun</td><td>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631152726/carryons/Ortlieb_Commuter_Daypack_City_zvgoud.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>0.75 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>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.