Ortlieb Velocity vs. Deuter UP Stockholm
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Velocity
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Velocity | Feature | Deuter UP Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Deuter UP Stockholm
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity; Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm.
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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Deuter UP Stockholm: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries 1L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (23L vs. 22L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.