Ortlieb Velocity vs. Exped Torrent 30
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 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 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 30
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Exped Torrent 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the Exped Torrent 30.
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. 163 accept both. 10 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 30.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Exped Torrent 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Exped Torrent 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries 7L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 30L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.13kg). 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 Exped Torrent 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.