MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon S | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | 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 MixedWorks Falcon S and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
- Compression straps: 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Passport pocket: Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Main compartments: 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 1 on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Built-in organizer: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line carries 1L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (20L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Falcon S fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the better call.