Montane Transition Duffel 40L vs Ortlieb Duffle Lite 40L
The Montane Transition Duffel 40L is 40L and 0.76kg1.7lb; the Ortlieb Duffle Lite 40L is 40L and 0.76kg1.7lb. They weigh the same. The Montane Transition Duffel 40L costs $125 less. The Montane Transition Duffel 40L fits the carry-on limit of 14 of 36 major airlines and the Ortlieb Duffle Lite 40L fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Montane Transition Duffel 40L | Ortlieb Duffle Lite 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $125Best | $250 |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 0.76kg1.7lb | 0.76kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 39% | 83%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 53×32×24cm21×12.5×9.5in | 22.1×53.1×31cm8.5×21×12in |
| Laptop | n/a | no laptop sleeve |
| Opening | Clamshell, Covered zipped clamshell lid with tamper resistant lockable main zip | long zip |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Organizer | Yes | Removable |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | RAPTOR Pro nylon ripstop with PU face coating, HALO recycled polyester lining | PU-coated nylon (PS33) |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Montane Transition Duffel 40L | Ortlieb Duffle Lite 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | 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.