Osprey Porter 46 vs. Everyman Hideout
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Everyman Hideout |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| H | Hip Belt | N |
| H | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 1 | Laptop | 15 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon w/ 800g PVC base |
Everyman Hideout
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $180 |
Let's have a head-to-head between two excellent travel-backpack titans: the Osprey Porter 46 and the Everyman Hideout. When it comes to dimensions, the first thing you'll notice is the difference. The Osprey Porter 46, with a towering height of 23 inches, a width of 36 inches, and a depth of 56 inches is far larger compared to the sleek and slim Everyman Hideout, coming in at 44 inches tall, 28 inches wide, and 21 inches deep.
Pushing past the physical looks, you'll find the Osprey Porter 46, although more significant, is also surprisingly lightweight. It clocks in at 1.5 pounds compared to the Hideout’s 1.2 pounds. The size pays off in terms of capacity too; with a 46-liter carrying limit, it outshines the more compact Hideout, which offers only 24 liters of carrying space.
Summarized side by side, their differences fall into:
- Dimensions: Osprey is 23”H x 36”W x 56”D / Everyman is 44”H x 28”W x 21”D
- Weight: Osprey weighs 1.5 pounds / Everyman weighs 1.2 pounds
- Capacity: Osprey has 46 liters / Everyman has 24 liters
- Airline Compatibility: Osprey is 47% / Everyman is 100%
- Material: Osprey is made of Nylon / Everyman is 1680 PU Lined Ballistic, Nylon w/ 800g PVC base
- Laptop Compartment: Osprey fits 1-inch laptop / Everyman fits a 15-inch laptop
Unfortunately, the larger size of the Porter 46 means that it is compatible with fewer airlines compared to the Everyman Hideout, which pleases every aviator with its 100% compatibility. The materials are also different, with the Porter 46 made of simple Nylon and the Hideout boasting a 1680 PU Lined Ballistic Nylon with a durable 800g PVC base. For the technologically inclined, the Hideout comes out on top with its 15-inch laptop compartment compared to the Porter 46’s much smaller one-inch compartment.
So, whether you're an adventurer needing capacity and simplicity, leaning towards the Osprey Porter 46, or a street-savvy urbanite desiring compatibility and organization, and hence preferring the Everyman Hideout, your chosen pack will complement your lifestyle and meet your needs. After all, they're both backed by fantastic reviews and a dedicated fanbase. Whichever you choose, happy travels!