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title: "Ortlieb Velocity vs Ortlieb Vario - One Bag Travel"
description: "Ortlieb Velocity vs Ortlieb Vario: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Vario

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 | Ortlieb Vario |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>PS33</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Vario](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qymzkhqn4t/ortlieb-vario/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Vario](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631195641/carryons/Ortlieb_Vario_r31h7o.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>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity and Ortlieb Vario

-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Ortlieb Velocity; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Ortlieb Velocity; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Ortlieb Velocity; 2 on the Ortlieb Vario.

Both have: hip belt, 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 1 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.

### Only the Ortlieb Vario fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Ortlieb Velocity vs. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Velocity** carries the same capacity as the **Ortlieb Vario** (23L vs. 23L), while the **Ortlieb Velocity** is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Ortlieb Velocity; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity is the better call.