Ortlieb Velocity vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
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 Rolltop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 26L |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×39×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 59% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; 17in on the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 111 accept both. 62 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 1 accept only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop fits
Gulf Air.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries 2L more than the OPPOSETHIS Invisible Rolltop (23L vs. 21L), 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.