Osprey Porter 46 vs. HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Osprey Porter 46

by Osprey
Front facing view of the Osprey Porter 46
Capacity46 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions55×36×23 cm
Airline fit61%
Price$185

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport front
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
hideable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
16in Laptop 15in
4 Main Compartments 3
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 DWR840 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated 1680 D Ballistic Nylon, PU coated

HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L

by Heimplanet
Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions50×30×15 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$190

Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L

Both have: backpack straps, 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 57 accept only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L.

Only the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L 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, 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.

Sure, let’s dive into this backpack showdown head-to-head. In the left corner, we have the Osprey Porter 46. This heavyweight champ stands tall at 23 inches, boasting 46 liters of packing capacity, but it weighs in at a feather light 1.5 pounds. The generous interior space earns it points with the pack rats amongst us. However, it loses favor with the airlines, compatible with less than half. Quality nylon construction and a 1-inch laptop compartment wrap up the Porter's specs. Over in the right corner, we find the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L ready for a fight. At 39 inches tall and 22 liters in capacity, it's a more compact contender. The Monolith shaves off weight at 1.1 pounds and gets along better with airlines, compatible with virtually all of them. This bag boasts sturdy 840 D and 1680 D Ballistic Nylon with PU coating. It features a laptop compartment with room for up to a 15-inch laptop.

Let's do a quick survey of the reviews for both these contenders. For the Porter 46, reviewers praise it as an excellent value, durable, and versatile with special mention for its spacious interior and smart design features. The HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L meanwhile also receives commendation for its quality materials, work-to-play functionality, and the ability to wear it as a backpack or messenger bag.

To recap, the Osprey Porter 46 impresses with its spaciousness, durability, and good suspension. Meanwhile, the HEIMPLANET Monolith 22L's versatility, high compatibility with airlines, and lighter weight might be seen as big advantages. Both are praiseworthy contenders. After all, picking between the two might just be picking between apples and oranges. It boils down to your specific needs, budget, and personal preference. But hey, either of them seems like a hardy companion for any travel-bound adventurer.