Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Deuter Stepout 22
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 | Deuter Stepout 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 300D PES Ripstop |
Deuter Stepout 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Deuter Stepout 22
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Yes on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Top zip on the Deuter Stepout 22.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 1 on the Deuter Stepout 22.
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 5 accept only the Deuter Stepout 22.
Only the Deuter Stepout 22 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Deuter Stepout 22: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity Design carries 1L more than the Deuter Stepout 22 (23L vs. 22L), while the Deuter Stepout 22 is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Stepout 22 fits 94% 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 Deuter Stepout 22 is the better call.