Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Velocity Design
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Velocity Design | Feature | Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 100% polyamide 210D |
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Yes on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Top flap on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24.
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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design, and 8 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Velocity Design (23L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the lighter pack at 0.46kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the better call.