Osprey Porter 46 vs. Jansport Superbreak
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Jansport Superbreak |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Jansport Superbreak
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; Front on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Jansport Superbreak.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2, side on the Jansport Superbreak.
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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 27 accept only the Jansport Superbreak.
Only the Jansport Superbreak fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
When it comes to carry on backpacks, both the Osprey Porter 46 and the Jansport Superbreak hold their own. The Osprey Porter 46, as the name suggests, offers a considerable 46 liters of capacity, which suits travellers who pack more. Renowned for its durability, the Porter boasts excellent suspension and a convenient clamshell opening for swift packing and unpacking. Reviewers repeatedly laud the bag's user-friendly design, versatility, and spaciousness.
On the other hand, the Jansport Superbreak, while slightly smaller, offers 26 liters of capacity. The Superbreak stands out due to the impeccable quality of its 100% polyester construction. Praise for the Superbreak centers on its durability, comfort, and undeniable versatility, with a rainbow of colors to choose from. Not to mention, Jansport's lifetime warranty is a hard feature to ignore.
Here's a bullet list summarizing some differences:
- Size: Osprey is bigger (23x36x56 inches vs. 21x33x42 inches)
- Weight: Osprey is heavier (1.5 lbs vs. 0.3 lbs)
- Capacity: Osprey offers more (46 liters vs 26 liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Jansport wins (68% vs 47%)
- Material: Osprey is Nylon, while JanSport is 100% Polyester
- Laptop Compartment: Only the Osprey has a laptop compartment
The Osprey Porter 46 makes quite an impression for the adventurous type. It's a rugged, spacious, and feature-packed bag that provides excellent organizational capabilities. It's a backpack for those who need plenty of space and usability features in their carry-on, and don't mind the extra weight.
Alternatively, the Jansport Superbreak is for those seeking essential durability, comfort, and simplicity. Its lightweight and smaller, yet efficient capacity make it an excellent fit for day-to-day use or light traveling. Plus, with a lifetime warranty and a plethora of colors, it's a sturdy and stylish choice for a carry-on backpack.