Ortlieb Velocity vs. Millican Smith 25L
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 | Millican Smith 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | Weatherproof Bionic Canvas |
Millican Smith 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Millican Smith 25L
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Side on the Millican Smith 25L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity; 4 on the Millican Smith 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Millican Smith 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2, side on the Millican Smith 25L.
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. 167 accept both. 6 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 1 accept only the Millican Smith 25L.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Millican Smith 25L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Millican Smith 25L: which should you pack?
The Millican Smith 25L carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Millican Smith 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.