Osprey Porter 46 vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 Carry On 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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 56 accept only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Only the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, 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, 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.
The Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL are among the two strong contenders of carry-on backpacks in the market. When it comes to the Porter 46, it is recognized for its generous storage, having 46 liters of capacity. Reviewers have branded it a "gear-hauling travel backpack", expressing continued satisfaction in its durability and versatile utility. On the other hand, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL offers a more streamlined size with a 28-litter capacity, providing a fit better suited for people of a smaller frame or women specifically, as per its design.
- The Osprey Porter 46 is larger, being 23” tall, 36” wide, and 56” deep, and offering 46 liters of capacity, compared to Deuter 28 SL's 20” in height, 33” in width, 50” in depth, and 28 liters of capacity.
- Despite its larger size, Osprey Porter 46 maintains a close competition in terms of weight, with it weighing 1.5 pounds, vs the Deuter's 1.02 pounds.
- The material used for the Porter 46 is Nylon, while the Deuter uses a more robust combination of 600D PES and 420D PA.
- Porter 46 shows compatibility with 47% of airlines whereas the Deuter Aviant claims compatibility with 81% of airlines.
- Porter 46 can fit a slightly smaller laptop in its compartment compared to Deuter (15" vs 1").
The Porter 46 is praised for its old-school backpacker look, large capacity and design that suits the urban traveler. Its advanced features are appreciated and loved by users. Critics claim it's worth its price due to its superior comfort and strength against harsh use. However, as bigger isn't always better, people with shorter frames or those wanting a backpack better suited to their body size might find the Deuter Aviant more accommodating.
In conclusion, to-buy-or-not-to-buy highly depends on your personal preference and requirement. If you want a high-capacity carry-on backpack with a rugged appeal, go for the Porter 46. If you prefer a compact, lightweight, and finely organized carry-on that's friendly to women and people of shorter frames, the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL might just be your ideal travel companion. Either way, both bags have proven it's not wrong to prioritize function alongside style.