Ortlieb Velocity vs. Deuter Stepout 22
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 | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 300D PES Ripstop |
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity, and 5 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity carries 1L more than the Deuter Stepout 22 (23L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Stepout 22 fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.