Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Ortlieb Velocity PS
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.86 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity PS |
|---|
| 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 |
| removable |
Sternum Strap |
removable |
| Inside |
|---|
| 15in |
Laptop |
15in |
| 1 |
Main Compartments |
1 |
| Y |
Organizer |
|
| Outside |
|---|
| × |
Hard Shell |
× |
| N |
Rain-fly |
N |
| N |
Water Bottle Holder |
N |
| Y |
Water Resistant |
Y |
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.79 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
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.
Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility vs. Ortlieb Velocity PS: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity PS carries
2L more than
the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility (21L vs. 23L),
while the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the lighter pack at 0.79kg
(vs. 0.86kg).
For carry-on flexibility, the
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack High Visibility 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.