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title: "Ortlieb Velocity vs Deuter Stepout 22 - One Bag Travel"
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# Ortlieb Velocity vs. Deuter Stepout 22

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>300D PES Ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Stepout 22](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o81jeu4wrp/deuter-stepout-22/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Stepout 22](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621567898/carryons/Deuter_Stepout_22_khwtnu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.85 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.