Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Light-Pack Two | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS21 | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; 15in on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; 1 on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Light-Pack Two carries the same capacity as the Able Carry Daybreaker (25L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.