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title: "Ortlieb Messenger Bag vs Deuter Vertrail 16 - One Bag Travel"
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# Ortlieb Messenger Bag vs. Deuter Vertrail 16

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

## [Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://onebag.travel/carryon/juuksy8hbf/ortlieb-messenger-bag/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Messenger Bag](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631251459/carryons/Ortlieb_Messenger_Bag_h8mt8y.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×39×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>59%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Ortlieb Messenger Bag | Feature | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | 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>PD620, PS620C</td><td>220D PA PLAIN TPU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Vertrail 16](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x69n6oj0ta/deuter-vertrail-16/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×23×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Ortlieb Messenger Bag and Deuter Vertrail 16

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Ortlieb Messenger Bag; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 109 accept both. 2 accept only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag, and 61 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.

### Only the Ortlieb Messenger Bag fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways.

### Only the Deuter Vertrail 16 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, 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, 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, WestJet.

## Ortlieb Messenger Bag vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Messenger Bag** carries 23L more than the **Deuter Vertrail 16** (39L vs. 16L), while the **Deuter Vertrail 16** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter Vertrail 16** fits 90% 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 Deuter Vertrail 16 is the better call.