Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | ||
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Velocity PS and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Velocity PS; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 13 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ortlieb Velocity PS vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Velocity PS carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (23L vs. 20L), while the Ortlieb Velocity PS is the lighter pack at 0.79kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.