Osprey Porter 46 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal |
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Both have: 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 64 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" 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, 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.
Let's dive straight in with the Osprey Porter 46 and the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17". To any traveler, a backpack is more than just a bag. It needs to tick multiple boxes: size, weight, durability, comfort, and style. Our contenders today offer that, and possibly more. The Osprey Porter 46, hailing from a reliable line of functional packs, is a spacious wonder. It's made of nylon, lightweight for its size, and offers 46 liters of load-lugging capacity. In contrast, the lighter Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" thrives in design versatility. Constructed from Vinylon F: 100% vinylal, this laptop-friendly backpack offers a quick-to-access 20 liters of carrying space.
The comparison can be summarized as follows
- Dimensions: The Osprey is larger (23"H x 36"W x 56"D) compared to the Kanken (18"H x 30"W x 42"D)
- Weight: The Osprey weighs substantially more at 1.5 pounds against Kanken's 0.5 pounds
- Capacity: The Porter has over double the capacity at 46 liters, whereas Kanken has 20 liters
- Compatibility: The Kanken takes the lead in compatibility with 84% of airlines, against Porter's 47%
- Material: The Osprey is made of Nylon, the Kanken of 100% vinylal
- Laptop Compartment: The Porter can fit a 1-inch laptop, the Kanken, a 17-inch laptop
While the Osprey Porter 46 is the more spacious and suave pack among the duo; it’s not one for those who pack light. Reviewers laud it for its myriad features and exceptional value while acknowledging its bulkiness. However, the strategically placed compression strap prevails as an essential feature, preventing the bag from looking sloppy when filled.
On the other hand, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is a featherweight champion of comfort. True to its name, it caters to digital nomads with a quick-access compartment for a 17-inch laptop. Reviewers are all praise about its classic aesthetics, and the convenient quick grab handles are a hit. Its stylish exterior coupled with urban practicality makes this a top choice across multiple demographics: students, professionals, commuters, and even parents.