Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | 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 |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and Ortlieb Velocity Design
- Hip belt: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 4 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity Design fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Ortlieb Velocity Design: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 12L more than the Ortlieb Velocity Design (35L vs. 23L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.