Osprey Porter 46 vs. Hill People Gear Junction Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Hill People Gear Junction Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | |
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Hill People Gear Junction Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
Both have: 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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 65 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
When looking for carry-on backpacks, strength, size, and functionality are paramount. For the seasoned voyager or the casual tourist, options abound. Two such options include the Osprey Porter 46 by Osprey and the Hill People Gear Junction Pack by Hill People Gear.
The Osprey Porter 46, made of Nylon, comes with a lot of space and promises durability. Touting a vast carrying ability of 46 liters, the Porter 46 can handle a load. With its dimensions at an impressive 23 inches by 36 inches by 56 inches and weighing in at 1.5 pounds, the bag is a hefty companion for your travels. Its sole downside could be its compatibility with airlines - it sits well with 47% of them. On the bright side, a laptop compartment is designed to fit a 1-inch laptop, and as one reviewer noted, "For better or worse, the Osprey Porter 46 is a big pack with a big capacity."
On the other hand, it's worth looking at the Hill People Gear Junction Pack. This pack, at 44 inches tall, 26 inches wide, and 13 inches deep, is just feasible on the larger side. The pack clocks in at a mere 0.7 pounds, providing a lighter alternative. The carrying capacity stands at 22 liters, almost half of what the Porter 46 offers. Still, the Junction Pack wins in airline compatibility, scoring 99%. It can also fit a 13-inch laptop - impressive for its smaller capacity.
- Osprey Porter 46 is larger and weighs more than Hill People Gear Junction Pack
- Porter 46 has twice the carrying capacity
- Hill People Gear Junction Pack is compatible with more airlines
- Porter 46 can fit a 1-inch laptop, whereas the Junction Pack can accommodate a 13-inch laptop
In conclusion, both the Osprey Porter 46 and Hill People Gear Junction Pack are solid options for travel. If space and sturdiness are what you prioritize, the Porter 46 takes the cake. However, if you value airline compatibility and lighter weight, the Junction Pack shines. Either way, you'd be investing in quality and functionality.