Osprey Porter 46 vs. Peak Designs Travel Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Peak Designs Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvasbottom: 900D nylonweatherproof zippers |
Peak Designs Travel Bag
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Peak Designs Travel Bag
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 7 on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 67 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 0 accept only the Peak Designs Travel Bag.
Only the Osprey Porter 46 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Taking first swing at the Osprey Porter 46, we find a bag crafted with durability and space in mind. Measuring 23 by 36 by 56 inches, it offers an ample 46 liters of storage. Weighing in just a notch above a featherweight at 1.5 pounds, it carries the load without adding to your burden. What sets it apart is its robust compatibility with 47% of airlines. You can see why they call it a "big pack with a big capacity".
On the other hand, the Peak Designs Travel Bag packs in its own unique offerings. It carries a slightly more compact form at 24 by 33 by 56 inches, but still offers a generous 30 liters of space. It's a tad heavier at 2.1 pounds, but it makes up for it in ruggedness. Crafted from weatherproof 400D nylon canvas, 900D nylon bottom and weatherproof zippers, it's built to withstand the weather and the rough shuffle of the travel world. However, it does lag in airline friendliness, fitting only 38% compatibility.
Summarizing the contrasts:
- The Osprey Porter 46 is lighter than the Peak Designs Travel Bag (1.5 pounds vs 2.1 pounds).
- The Osprey Porter 46 offers more storage capacity (46 liters vs 30 liters).
- Both have the same depth, but the Osprey is wider, while the Peak Designs is taller.
- The Osprey Porter 46 is more airline-compatible.
- Materials vary, where the Osprey Porter is made of Nylon, the Peak Design Travel Bag employs more rugged materials like weatherproof nylon and zippers.
- The Osprey Porter 46 fits laptops of bigger size compared to Peak Design’s Travel Bag.
The praises for Osprey Porter 46 roll in - reviewers commend its suspension, spaciousness, the clamshell opening for convenient packing, the compression strap that neatens appearance and its relative light weight. The Peak Designs Travel Bag, though, is no pushover. Heralded for its solid construction and significant storage, it's noted for its ability to snuggle under some airline seats as a personal item. Additionally, its harness system is hailed as innovative and the bag as a whole, praised for its versatility. The final verdict? If you value lightweight luggage and carry a lot of gear, select the Osprey Porter 46. For those seeking durability and versatility, consider the Peak Designs Travel Bag.