Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L vs Ortlieb Messenger-Bag
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L is 40L and 1.3kg2.9lb; the Ortlieb Messenger-Bag is 39L and 1.3kg2.9lb. They weigh the same. The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L costs $65 less. The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Ortlieb Messenger-Bag fits 18; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L | Ortlieb Messenger-Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100Best | $165 |
| Volume | 40L | 39L |
| Weight | 1.3kg2.9lb | 1.3kg2.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 50%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27cm21.5×12.5×10.5in | 50×39×15.5cm19.5×15.5×6in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | n/a |
| Compression straps | 0 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell | Roll-top, roll closure |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | Yes | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | Yes |
| Material | Coated polyester | PVC-coated polyester (pd620), PVC-coated Cordura (ps620c) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L | Ortlieb Messenger-Bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.