Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter UP Stockholm
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter UP Stockholm | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity Design |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | PD620, PS620C |
Ortlieb Velocity Design
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $145 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Ortlieb Velocity Design
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Deuter UP Stockholm, and 4 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity Design fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity Design carries 1L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 23L), while the Deuter UP Stockholm is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity Design fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity Design; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter UP Stockholm is the better call.