Osprey Porter 46 vs. Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | |
| Y | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | removable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×45×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $158 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Other on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
Both have: 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. 1 accept both. 115 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L.
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.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, none stand out quite as much as the Osprey Porter 46 and the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L. Both packs cater to outdoor enthusiasts and regular travelers alike, but each shines in its own distinct way. The Osprey Porter is compact and sturdy, while the Patagonia duffel bag boasts an impressive volume and tough recycled polyester exterior.
The Osprey Porter 46, with its height of 23 inches, width of 36 inches, and depth of 56 inches, weighs in at 1.5 pounds. Despite its compact dimensions, it boasts a sizable 46-liter capacity. One particularly useful feature is its laptop compartment that can fit a 1-inch thick laptop. This bag's compatibility with 47% of airlines makes it an excellent travel companion, while its nylon construction guarantees its resilience to wear and tear.
Here's a brief comparison of the two:
- Size: Osprey Porter 46 is smaller (23"x36"x56") than Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L (34"x45"x72").
- Weight: The Porter 46 weighs slightly more (1.5 lbs) than the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L (1.44 lbs).
- Capacity: Patagonia’s Duffel Bag has a greater capacity (70L) compared to Porter 46 (46L).
- Airline compatibility: Porter 46 is compatible with 47% of airlines, much more than the 18% compatibility of Patagonia’s bag.
- Material: Porter 46 is made of Nylon, while Patagonia’s bag is crafted from 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, and 200-denier 100% recycled polyester.
Making a larger statement with its 34 inches height, 45 inches width, and 72 inches depth, the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L manages to outweigh its competitor by a mere 0.06 pounds. However, this larger pack captures a truly spacious 70-liter capacity. What stands out about this particular bag is that it's made entirely from 900-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop and 200-denier 100% recycled polyester. Despite being compatible with only 18% of airlines, the bag's eco-friendly construction and spaciousness might make it the preferred choice for some globetrotters.
At the end of the day, both the Osprey Porter 46 and the Patagonia Black Hole® Duffel Bag 70L have proven their worth among travel gear enthusiasts. If you prefer a smaller, lightweight backpack that is airline-friendly, with a substantial storage capacity, the Porter 46 is your match. However, if an environmentally conscious pack that sacrifices a bit of portability for additional storage space appeals to you more, the Patagonia duffel bag hits the mark. Both packs offer undeniable durability, versatility, and convenience, packing a punch in their distinctive way.