Osprey Porter 46 vs. Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 13in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 2.63 kg |
| Dimensions | 74×35×30 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 13in on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
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 Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70.
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.
The Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 are among the top options for carry on backpacks. Robust and hardworking, each boasts unique features and advantages. The Porter 46, crafted by Osprey, prides itself on durability and spaciousness, making it the ideal companion for the traveller who wants to bring a little more. On the other hand, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 offers an ingenious Deuter Contact System for greater load distribution and ventilation, ensuring comfort even when the load gets heavy.
Comparison bullet points:
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Size: The Porter 46 measures 23 inches tall, 56 inches deep, and 36 inches wide, comparatively smaller than the Aviant Access Pro 70 at 30 inches tall, 74 inches deep, and 35 inches wide.
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Weight: The Porter 46 carries 1.5 pounds weight, while the Aviant Access Pro 70 weighs 2.63 pounds.
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Capacity: The Porter 46 houses 46 litres of space while the Aviant Access Pro 70 goes above and beyond with 70 litres.
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Airline compatibility: A crucial factor for many travelers, the Porter 46 is compatible with 47% of airlines. The Aviant Access Pro 70 is less flexible, servicing 19% of airlines.
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Material: Osprey chooses Nylon for the Porter 46, while Deuter opts for a blend of 600D PES and 420D PA for the Aviant Access Pro 70.
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Laptop compartment: The Porter 46 can squeeze in a 13-inch laptop, while the Aviant Access Pro 70 can pull off a 1-inch laptop.
Reviewers have rooted for the Osprey Porter 46 for its capacity and durability. They appreciated how the bag could be bulked up for those extra travel needs and had the thumbs up for its urban-focused design and solid build. The compression strap also won hearts for keeping the bag from looking sloppy.
On the flip side, the Deuter Aviant Access Pro 70 entices globetrotters with its functionality. Reviewers sang praises about the removable daypack and shoe bag, along with the Deuter Contact System which fairly distributes load and facilitates air circulation. Its massive capacity was the icing on the cake, making it the top choice for long-duration journeys. Despite their differences, each of these backpacks scores high on their own merits, adapting themselves to divergent travel scenarios smoothly.