Ortlieb Commuter-Daypack 27L vs The North Face Vault
The Ortlieb Commuter-Daypack 27L is 27L and 0.8kg1.8lb; the The North Face Vault is 27L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The The North Face Vault is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The The North Face Vault costs $140 less. The Ortlieb Commuter-Daypack 27L fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Vault fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Ortlieb Commuter-Daypack 27L | The North Face Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $210 | $70Best |
| Volume | 27L | 27L |
| Weight | 0.8kg1.8lb | 0.77kg1.7lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 50×32×21cm19.5×12.5×8.5in | 45.7×27.9×21.6cm18×11×8.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 0 | 2 |
| Opening | Roll-top | n/a |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | PU-coated nylon (PS33) | 600D recycled polyester with fluorine-free DWR finish (heather colours: 300D heathered recycled polyester) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
Both bags pass and fail the same airline size limits.
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.