Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. ILE Default Mini
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 | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and ILE Default Mini
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 2 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 2, side on the ILE Default Mini.
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. 169 accept both. 4 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design, and 0 accept only the ILE Default Mini.
Only the Ortlieb Velocity Design fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The ILE Default Mini carries 2L more than the Ortlieb Velocity Design (23L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 ILE Default Mini; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the better call.