Osprey Porter 46 vs. Hill People Gear Umlindi
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Hill People Gear Umlindi |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 500d Cordura |
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Hill People Gear Umlindi
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
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 58 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
Only the Hill People Gear Umlindi fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Trekking through Airport Square or hauling through Himalayan Highways; toting belongings in a sturdy backpack can make all the difference. Two teams put prime contenders on the line; the Osprey Porter 46 (Osprey) takes on Hill People Gear's Umlindi. Both backpacks prove to be superior in their own right, but how they stack contrasts intriguingly.
To understand better, let's make a brief comparison:
- Osprey holds 46 liters while Umlindi has a 23 liters capacity
- Respectively, they weigh in at 1.5 and 1.3 pounds
- 23 inches height for the Osprey against Umlindi's 49 inches
- Osprey fits the bill for 47% of airlines, Umlindi surpasses with 99% compatibility
- The Osprey made of Nylon goes toe-to-toe with Umlindi's 500d Cordura material
- A laptop compartment in Osprey fits a 1 inch laptop while Umlindi lacks a fitting laptop compartment.
Review quotes paint a diverse picture, praising the Osprey for its big capacity and durability, also defining it as a 'deluxe duffel'. The reviewers appreciate the 'old school backpacker' aesthetic and the traveler-minded design. On the other hand, Hill People Gear Umlindi review emphasizes its exceptional outdoors design philosophy and unique harness system.
Concluding remarks highlight respective buying points. The Osprey offers good suspension as well as quick packing due to its clamshell design, it's capacious, and it's lightweight considering its size. The Umlindi matches with a cutting-edge compression strap system, a unique harness system that disperses load evenly, with high-quality materials signifying long-lasting durability.
In summary, the Osprey Porter 46, a more nimble take on a traditional backpack, jostles with the heavier, more innovative Hill People Gear Umlindi. Promising reviews and equally striking differences make for a clash of champions. Fit your field of journey and wage your personal choice, but be assured, both these packs will stand the test of time.