Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Packman Pro2 | Feature | Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon fabric, PU coated | Thickened canvas, PU Leather |
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 and Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; Other on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; Hideable on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; 17in on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; 1 on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Both have: compression 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. 166 accept both. 10 accept only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2, and 0 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Only the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Ortlieb Packman Pro2 vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Packman Pro2 carries the same capacity as the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (25L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Packman Pro2; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Packman Pro2 is the better call.