Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. Deuter XV 3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City | Feature | Deuter XV 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | 100% recycled fabrics, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City and Deuter XV 3
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Rolltop on the Deuter XV 3.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Yes on the Deuter XV 3.
- Rain cover: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Optional on the Deuter XV 3.
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. 166 accept both. 7 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City, and 0 accept only the Deuter XV 3.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. Deuter XV 3: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City carries the same capacity as the Deuter XV 3 (21L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.04kg). 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 Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.