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# Ortlieb Velocity vs. ILE Default Mini

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Default Mini](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l3f20y5ms4/ile-default-mini/)

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

![Front facing view of the ILE Default Mini](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601211874/carryons/iledefault_dwxnh5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$275</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.