Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
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 Rolltop 26 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 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 Rolltop 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.475 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; No on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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 3 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Velocity Design (23L vs. 26L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the lighter pack at 0.475kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the better call.