Deuter UP Sydney vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Sydney | Feature | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | 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 Deuter UP Sydney and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Deuter UP Sydney; No 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.
Deuter UP Sydney vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line: which should you pack?
The Deuter UP Sydney carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line (22L vs. 21L), while the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban Line is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Sydney 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 Urban Line is the better call.