Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | |
| PS33 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City and STM Grace
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; No on the STM Grace.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; No on the STM Grace.
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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City, and 7 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City carries 1L more than the STM Grace (21L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 STM Grace is the better call.