Ortlieb Velocity vs. ILE Default Mini
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 | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and ILE Default Mini
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2, side on the ILE Default Mini.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 0 accept only the ILE Default Mini.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The ILE Default Mini carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 ILE Default Mini; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.