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# Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Ortlieb Velocity](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2yyn92qexl/ortlieb-velocity/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Velocity](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630912809/carryons/Ortlieb_Velocity_msrwak.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$135</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Ortlieb Velocity | Feature | Ortlieb Messenger Bag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>PD620, PS620C</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/juuksy8hbf/ortlieb-messenger-bag/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631251459/carryons/Ortlieb_Messenger_Bag_h8mt8y.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×39×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>59%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Ortlieb Messenger Bag

-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; No on the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.

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. 111 accept both. 62 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.

### 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.

## Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Messenger Bag** carries 16L more than the **Ortlieb Velocity** (23L vs. 39L), while the **Ortlieb Velocity** is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Messenger Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.