Ortlieb Velocity vs. Exped Torrent 20
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 | Exped Torrent 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Exped Torrent 20
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Exped Torrent 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; 13in on the Exped Torrent 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 20.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Exped Torrent 20: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries 3L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (23L vs. 20L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 0.98kg). 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 Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.