MixedWorks Swift vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Swift | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 1000 outer 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 MixedWorks Swift and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Opening: Top zip on the MixedWorks Swift; Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Hip belt: No on the MixedWorks Swift; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the MixedWorks Swift; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Swift, and 6 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
MixedWorks Swift vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Swift carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (24L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1kg). 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 MixedWorks Swift; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.