Ortlieb Velocity vs. ILE Transit 25L
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 Transit 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior |
ILE Transit 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and ILE Transit 25L
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity; 16in on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2 on the ILE Transit 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 Transit 25L.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Ortlieb Velocity vs. ILE Transit 25L: which should you pack?
The ILE Transit 25L carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity (23L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Velocity is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Transit 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.