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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/mx0u6a16g0/millican-smith-15l/oe6pjxvd1e/ortlieb-velocity-high-visibility/"
title: "Millican Smith 15L vs Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility"
description: "Millican Smith 15L vs Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Millican Smith 15L vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility

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

## [Millican Smith 15L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mx0u6a16g0/millican-smith-15l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Millican Smith 15L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601121629/carryons/millicansmith_h95dgj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Millican Smith 15L | Feature | Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 13in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Weatherproof Bionic Canvas</td><td>PS50CX</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility](https://onebag.travel/carryon/oe6pjxvd1e/ortlieb-velocity-high-visibility/)

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

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630920572/carryons/Ortlieb_Velocity_High_Visibility_tsjopl.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>0.75 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>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Millican Smith 15L and Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Millican Smith 15L; No on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 13in on the Millican Smith 15L; No on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Millican Smith 15L; 1 on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Millican Smith 15L; No on the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.

## 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. 8 accept only the Millican Smith 15L, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility.

### Only the Millican Smith 15L fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Millican Smith 15L vs. Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility: which should you pack?

The **Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility** carries 8L more than the **Millican Smith 15L** (15L vs. 23L), while the **Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility** is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Millican Smith 15L** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Velocity High Visibility is the better call.