Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. ILE Transit 25L
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 | ILE Transit 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior |
ILE Transit 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City and ILE Transit 25L
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Rolltop on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; 16in on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; 2 on the ILE Transit 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City, and 0 accept only the ILE Transit 25L.
Only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. ILE Transit 25L: which should you pack?
The ILE Transit 25L carries 4L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (21L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 2kg). 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 ILE Transit 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.