Ortlieb Soulo vs VSGO Pocket Ranger Elite 25L
The Ortlieb Soulo is 25L and 1.1kg2.4lb; the VSGO Pocket Ranger Elite 25L is 25L and 1.12kg2.5lb. The Ortlieb Soulo is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The Ortlieb Soulo costs $29.900000000000006 less. The Ortlieb Soulo fits the carry-on limit of 20 of 36 major airlines and the VSGO Pocket Ranger Elite 25L fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Ortlieb Soulo | VSGO Pocket Ranger Elite 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220Best | $249.9 |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Expands to | n/a | 30L |
| Weight | 1.1kg2.4lbBest | 1.12kg2.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 56% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47×36.1×18cm18.5×14×7in | 54×30×18cm21.5×12×7in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | magnetic lid | Four-way quick access: top, front, back and side openings |
| Warranty | 5 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Yes |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | Yes |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | PU-coated polyester (PS52) | 420D nylon with Cordura reinforced bottom, water-repellent coating |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Ortlieb Soulo | VSGO Pocket Ranger Elite 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | 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 |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | 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.