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title: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs STM Grace - One Bag Travel"
description: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs STM Grace: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. STM Grace

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PS33</td><td>100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [STM Grace](https://onebag.travel/carryon/we8jc3v3uo/stm-grace/)

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

![Front facing view of the STM Grace](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634044887/carryons/STM_Grace_s3y2s6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×29×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.