Ortlieb Velocity
by Ortlieb
Deeper stats
| Capacity-to-weight | 26.1 L/kg 12.1 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 24 L 1680 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | 1 L1 L | Low |
✈️ 92% (173/189)
This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 92% of the 189 airlines that publish one.
Our verdict
Reasons to buy
- Weatherproof and durable while still being lightweight to use.
- Sleek and clean looking design.
- Available in 17L or 29L.
- Quite comfortable to use.
Things to consider
- There's no external water bottle pocket.
- The top-loading design means you have to plan how you will pack this bag because getting items that are located at the bottom may be difficult as you have to unload everything to get it.
- Could use some external pockets.
What reviewers said
- "I use it for bike commuting. I have only ridden in a light rain once, but everything stayed completely dry. My brother has had one for years and reports great durability and waterproof capability."
- "The pack is wonderful and super waterproof. I have used it on my Seattle bike commute for years. But more than that, the service department is out of this world! If anything on the pack goes south, they will go the extra mile to make sure they take care of you. I had an older pack that I wanted repaired, I sent it to them and they turned me around so fast it was very surprising. I have never dealt with a company that takes such good care of their customers. An amazing experience!"
- "This bag rocks. Instantly comfortable, secure, spacious. I have eyed this for a long time and finally pulled the trigger to happy results. It fits everything for my work commute. It's cheaper than panniers and safer too. I am really free to stand up on the pedals and really get some body torque into my ride without the fear that my pannier might slip off the cage."
Reviews from around the web
Ortlieb Velocity review
www.cyclist.co.uk
www.cyclist.co.uk
The bag is extremely comfortable, even when stuffed to the brim with bike kit and spare jumpers. There’s not much technical going on at the rear of the pack – it’s just simple chunks of dense foam placed against the back provide excellent padding, while the gaps between them allowing air to circulate.
Ortlieb Velocity Backpack: Long Term Review
consummateathlete.com
consummateathlete.com
So, this is just my ode to this backpack: it’s not fancy, it doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles, but it works like a freaking dream for carting around a lot of $hit while keeping your back and shoulders happy. And in the rain, even your laptop is safe. At this point, I use it probably 5 days each week.
Ortlieb Velocity Messenger bag
www.youtube.com
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One thing I really love with this bag is it has the adjustable shoulder straps to make it super comfortable or if i want it super tight, I can do that. The waist strap really hugs it to my waist so I don’t feel like the bag is flopping around which good especially on my motorcycle.
Features
| Storage | |
| Compression | No |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | Rolltop |
| Passport | No |
| Passthrough | No |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | Yes |
| Hip Belt | Removable |
| Sternum Strap | Removable |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 15in |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | No |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | No |
| Rain-fly | No |
| Water Bottle Holder | No |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
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Material: PD620, PS620C |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 173 airlines
Adria Airways
Aegean Airlines
Aer Lingus
Aeroflot
Aerolineas Argentinas
Aeromexico
Air Asia
Air Astana
Air Baltic
Air Canada
Air Caraibes
Air China
Air Europa
Air France
Air India
Air Koryo
Air Macau
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Air New Zealand
Air Niugini
Air Nostrum
Air Serbia
Air Seychelles
Air Tahiti Nui
Air Wisconsin
AirAsiaX
Alaska Airlines
All Nipon Airways
Allegiant Air
American Airlines
ANA
Asiana Airlines
ATA Airlines
Atlas Global
Austrian
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Azerbaijan Airlines
Azul Airlines
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Bangkok Airways
Belavia
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Blue Air
Boliviana de Aviacion
British Airways
Brussels Airlines
Bulgaria Air
Cambodia Angkor Air
Caribbean Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Cayman Airways
Cebu Pacific
China Airlines
China Eastern
China Southern
CommutAir
Conviasa
Copa Airlines
Croatia Air
Cubana de Aviacion
Czech Airlines
Delta Airlines
Dragonair
EL AL
Emirates Airlines
Enter Air
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways
Eurowings
EVA Air
Fiji Airways
Finnair
Flair Air
flybe
Frontier Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Gol Linhas Aereas
Hainan Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
Hong Kong Airlines
Iberia
Icelandair
Indigo
InselAir
Interjet
Iran Air
Iran Aseman Air
Island Air
Japan Airlines
Jet Airways
Jet2
jetBlue Airways
Jetstar Airways
Jetstar Asia
Juneyao Airlines
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KLM
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Kulula
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LATAM
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LOT Polish
Lufthansa
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Mahan Air
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Mango
Meridiana Fly
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Middle East Airlines
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Norwegian
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Pakistan International
Peach
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Philippine Airlines
Porter Airlines
Qantas Airways
Qatar Airways
Republic Airways
Royal Air Morocco
Royal Brunei Airlines
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Ryanair
S7
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Saudi Arabian Airlines
Scoot
Shandong Airlines
Shenzhen Airlines
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SilkAir
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Singapore Airlines
Sky Airlines
Skywest, Inc.
South African Airways
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SpiceJet
Spirit Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
Sun Country
Sun Express
Swiss Int'l Air Lines
TAAG Angola
TAM Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
TAROM
Thai Airways
Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190)
Tiger Airways
Trans States
Travel Service Airlines
TUI
Turkish Airlines
Ukraine International
United Airlines
Ural Airlines
Uzbekistan Air
Vietnam Airlines
VIM Airlines (Closed)
Virgin America
Virgin Atlantic
Volotea
WestJet
WOW Airlines
Xiamen
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