Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×32×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester (recycled) | PS50CX |
Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L and Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility
- Opening: Clamshell on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; No on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
- Hip belt: No on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L, and 146 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility: which should you pack?
The Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L carries 27L more than the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility (50L vs. 23L), while the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Db Journey Roamer Pro Split Duffel 50L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility is the better call.