Osprey Porter 46 vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 3.12 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×37×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $449 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Porter 46; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 115 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley.
Only the Osprey Porter 46 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
If you narrow down your travel backpacks selections to Osprey Porter 46 and Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley, then both bags are excellent choices for any kind of a traveling adventure. They are incredibly versatile and easily hold enough to get you through a week-long trip. However, they have stark differences in dimensions, weight and compatibility with airlines.
The Osprey Porter 46 is a compact powerhouse with dimensions of 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 56 inches deep, fitting around 46L of capacity. Weighing just 1.5 pounds, it's a breeze to carry around. And what’s more, it's compatible with roughly 47% of airlines. Built in nylon, it's tough and durable, and comes with a laptop compartment that can fit a 1-inch laptop.
Compression Summary
- Osprey Porter 46 has dimensions of 23 x 36 x 56 inches and a weight of 1.5 pounds.
- Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley has dimensions of 37 x 30 x 70 inches and weighs more at 3.12 pounds.
- Osprey Porter 46 has a smaller volume capacity of 46 liters against Kathmandu's 50 liters.
- The Porter is compatible with more airlines (47%) as compared to the Trolley (18%).
- The Porter is fashioned from nylon, while the Trolley is a combination of polyester and nylon.
- Osprey Porter 46 has a laptop compartment that accommodates a 1-inch laptop, the Trolley holds zero.
On the flip side, Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley, larger in size at 37 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 70 inches deep can hold a staggering 50L of capacity, but heavier at 3.12 pounds to haul around. Surprisingly, it's compatible with only 18% of airlines. Made from 100% Polyester, 100% Nylon, it's resilient and rugged, capable of withstanding harsh conditions, but faltering slightly in the laptop compartment field, it doesn’t accommodate any.
To encapsulate, both the Osprey Porter 46 and Kathmandu Hybrid 50L Trolley have their strengths and weaknesses. They serve their functions well in their respective manners. Choosing between the two ultimately boils down to personal preferences, travel requirements, and compatibility issues. And remember, what works for one traveler might not necessarily work for another.