Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
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 | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | PS55C |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
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. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line (21L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (vs. 0.75kg). 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 Urban Line is the better call.