Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. Ortlieb Vario
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 | Ortlieb Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | PS33 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity PS and Ortlieb Vario
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; 2 on the Ortlieb Vario.
Both have: hip belt, 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 PS, and 1 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.
Only the Ortlieb Vario fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity PS carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Vario (23L vs. 23L), while the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the lighter pack at 0.79kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.