Osprey Porter 46 vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
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 Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 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 it comes to carry on backpacks, one might look to the Osprey Porter 46 or the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25. The Osprey Porter 46, standing at a lofty 23 by 36 by 56 inches, is a behemoth of a bag. Its scale belies its feathery weight, clocking in at just 1.5 pounds. Crafted of hardy Nylon, this pack boasts a capacity of 46 liters for those with larger packing expectations. Your tech goes along for the ride in its dedicated laptop compartment, though keep in mind it accommodates only up to a 1-inch laptop.
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, while smaller at 14 by 28 by 44 inches, still offers ample room for your essentials with its 25-liter capacity. This bag is handier in weight too, tipping the scale at 0.6 pounds. Its quality fabricated from 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier, designed to endure the everyday wear and tear. Your laptop (up to 17 inches) snugly fits in its own compartment, letting you stay connected as you travel.
Here is a succinct comparison:
- Size: Osprey Porter 46 is larger.
- Weight: Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is lighter.
- Capacity: Osprey Porter 46 has a larger capacity.
- Airline compatibility: Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is compatible with more airlines.
- Material: Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 has more robust material.
- Laptop size: Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 can carry a larger laptop.
Airline compatibility leans in favor of the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, with 84% of airlines approving it for carry-on as opposed to the Porter's 47%, so it's worth keeping this backpack on the radar if frequent air travel is on your agenda.
In terms of customer sentiment, reviewers have praised the Osprey Porter 46 for its large capacity, which can be cinched down when necessary, as well as its durable construction. It's valued for its variety of carrying options and overall value. The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 also garners positive feedback for its appealing price-quality ratio, lifetime warranty, and practical organization features. It seems clear that whichever choice you opt for, both bags have strengths that make them worthy contenders for your carry-on companion.