Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Light-Pack Two | Feature | Ortlieb Messenger Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS21 | PD620, PS620C |
Ortlieb Messenger Bag
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×39×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 59% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two and Ortlieb Messenger Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; Rolltop on the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; No on the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.
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. 111 accept both. 65 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Ortlieb Messenger Bag: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Messenger Bag carries 14L more than the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two (25L vs. 39L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Messenger Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.