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title: "Ortlieb Velocity Design vs Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L"
description: "Ortlieb Velocity Design vs Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L

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 | Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 45L |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PD620, PS620C</td><td>Ultralight Terra Shell™ 210D ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xkzrrigkky/peak-design-outdoor-backpack-45l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990422/carryons/peak-design-outdoor-backpack-45l-xkzrrigkky.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>47%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$330</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity Design and Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; Clamshell on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 16in on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the Ortlieb Velocity Design; 4, side on the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.

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. 88 accept both. 85 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity Design, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L.

### Only the Ortlieb Velocity Design fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Czech Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Ortlieb Velocity Design vs. Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L: which should you pack?

The **Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L** carries 12L more than the **Ortlieb Velocity Design** (23L vs. 35L), while the **Ortlieb Velocity Design** is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Peak Design Outdoor Backpack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity Design is the better call.