Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Velocity | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity Design |
|---|
| 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 |
removable |
| Inside |
|---|
| 15in |
Laptop |
15in |
| 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 | PD620, PS620C |
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $145 |
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.
Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries
the same capacity as
the Ortlieb Velocity Design (23L vs. 23L),
while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg
(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 Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.