Ortlieb Velocity vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
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 | OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity; Top flap on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Top on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity; 5 on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 171 accept both. 2 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 0 accept only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries the same capacity as the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 (23L vs. 23L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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.