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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/8vbwldjs9p/ortlieb-velocity-design/mx0u6a16g0/millican-smith-15l/"
title: "Ortlieb Velocity Design vs Millican Smith 15L"
description: "Ortlieb Velocity Design vs Millican Smith 15L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Millican Smith 15L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Ortlieb Velocity Design](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8vbwldjs9p/ortlieb-velocity-design/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Velocity Design](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630926961/carryons/Ortlieb_Velocity_Design_wf4hwh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$145</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Ortlieb Velocity Design | Feature | Millican Smith 15L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>Weatherproof Bionic Canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Millican Smith 15L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mx0u6a16g0/millican-smith-15l/)

by [Millican](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Millican)

![Front facing view of the Millican Smith 15L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601121629/carryons/millicansmith_h95dgj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Millican Smith 15L

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Side on the Millican Smith 15L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 13in on the Millican Smith 15L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 3 on the Millican Smith 15L.

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 8 accept only the Millican Smith 15L.

### Only the Millican Smith 15L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Millican Smith 15L: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Velocity Design** carries 8L more than the **Millican Smith 15L** (23L vs. 15L), while the **Millican Smith 15L** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Millican Smith 15L** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity Design; if you want to travel lighter, the Millican Smith 15L is the better call.