Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Velocity PS
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.79 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Velocity PS | Feature | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity PS and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Passport pocket: No on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; 2 on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
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 PS vs. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity PS carries 3L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (23L vs. 20L), while the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the lighter pack at 0.79kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Velocity PS fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity PS; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the better call.