Exped Torrent 20 vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 20 | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Torrent 20 and Ortlieb Velocity Design
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Torrent 20; Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Exped Torrent 20; 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 1 accept only the Exped Torrent 20, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
Only the Exped Torrent 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Torrent 20 vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity Design carries 3L more than the Exped Torrent 20 (20L vs. 23L), while the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 0.98kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Torrent 20 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 Ortlieb Velocity Design is the better call.