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title: "Ortlieb Velocity PS vs MixedWorks Falcon S - One Bag Travel"
description: "Ortlieb Velocity PS vs MixedWorks Falcon S: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. MixedWorks Falcon S

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

## [Ortlieb Velocity PS](https://onebag.travel/carryon/erxfjwo6e2/ortlieb-velocity-ps/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Velocity PS](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630921805/carryons/Ortlieb_Velocity_PS_eugw6c.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>0.79 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>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>PS33</td><td>CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [MixedWorks Falcon S](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mfxgq0ze1j/mixedworks-falcon-s/)

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

![Front facing view of the MixedWorks Falcon S](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599775/carryons/mixedfalcon_lvhbhf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$320</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.