Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Velocity PS
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 PS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES | PS33 |
Ortlieb Velocity PS
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.79 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Deuter UP Stockholm and Ortlieb Velocity PS
- Opening: Top flap on the Deuter UP Stockholm; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity PS.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Deuter UP Stockholm; No on the Ortlieb Velocity PS.
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 PS.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity PS fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Deuter UP Stockholm vs. Ortlieb Velocity PS: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity PS carries 1L more than the Deuter UP Stockholm (22L vs. 23L), while the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the lighter pack at 0.79kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity PS fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity PS; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the better call.