Exped Core 25 vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Core 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | PS50CX |
Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Exped Core 25 and Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
- Opening: Top flap on the Exped Core 25; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Core 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Exped Core 25; No on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Core 25, and 7 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
Only the Exped Core 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Exped Core 25 vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 25 carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility (25L vs. 23L), while the Exped Core 25 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Core 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 25 is the better call.