Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
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 | Ortlieb Light-Pack Two |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | PS21 |
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity; Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 3 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Light-Pack Two carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.