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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/"
title: "MixedWorks Swift vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City"
description: "MixedWorks Swift vs Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/"
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# MixedWorks Swift vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City

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

## [MixedWorks Swift](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hwd9pquin8/mixedworks-swift/)

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

![Front facing view of the MixedWorks Swift](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630044590/carryons/Swift_M_be7zrw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Cordura 1000 outer shell</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 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.