Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Deuter UP Sydney
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 UP Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PD620, PS620C | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Deuter UP Sydney
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Yes on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 1 on the Deuter UP Sydney.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity Design carries 1L more than the Deuter UP Sydney (23L vs. 22L), while the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 0.88kg). 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 Ortlieb Velocity Design; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the better call.