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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ipl8ugouy3/ortlieb-commuter-daypack-city/x6qr9w1lre/deuter-up-sydney/"
title: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs Deuter UP Sydney"
description: "Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs Deuter UP Sydney: 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. Deuter UP Sydney

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 | Deuter UP Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PS33</td><td>300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter UP Sydney](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6qr9w1lre/deuter-up-sydney/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter UP Sydney](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621568500/carryons/Deuter_UP_Sydney_py3few.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City and Deuter UP Sydney

-   **Opening:** Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; 1 on the Deuter UP Sydney.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?

The **Deuter UP Sydney** carries 1L more than the **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City** (21L vs. 22L), while the **Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City** is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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 Deuter UP Sydney; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City is the better call.