Ortlieb Velocity vs. MixedWorks Falcon M
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 | MixedWorks Falcon M |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell |
MixedWorks Falcon M
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $271 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and MixedWorks Falcon M
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 166 accept both. 7 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon M.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. MixedWorks Falcon M: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon M carries 4L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 27L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.25kg). 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 MixedWorks Falcon M; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.