Osprey Porter 46 vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 600D Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: sternum strap, built-in organizer.
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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L 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.
When faced with travelling needs, two capable options emerge in the form of the Osprey Porter 46 and the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L. Each bag offers unique features catering to different preferences and traveling styles. With the Osprey Porter 46, you are indulging in a capacious bag that holds up to its name, with 46 litres of storage capacity. The Porter 46 makes a robust companion for trips where you anticipate needing more gear. The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, on the other hand, prides itself on its efficient design and lightweight nature. Holding 25 litres of gear, it presents itself as a sleeker, more compact carry-on option.
- Size: The Porter 46 is larger overall (23 by 36 by 56 inches) compared to the more compact Cotingo Pack 25L (31 by 20 by 50 inches).
- Weight: Porter 46 has a weight of 1.5 pounds, while the Cotingo Pack 25L is noticeably lighter at 0.6 pounds.
- Laptop Compartment: Both bags offer a laptop compartment; Porter 46 fits a 17-inch laptop, while Cotingo can accommodate a 15-inch laptop.
- Material: Porter 46 is built from durable Nylon, while the Cotingo uses 600D Polyester.
- Airlines compatibility: The Porter 46 is compatible with about 47% of airlines, whereas, the Cotingo is compatibility extends to 81% of airlines.
- Capacity: As the names suggest, the Porter offers 46 litres of storage space, while the Cotingo bag features 25 litres of packing space.
The Osprey Porter 46 boasts commendable breadth and depth, inspiring comments like "a durable option" and "the real deal" from its users, the Porter 46 also gets praised for its vintage backpacker look and urban traveler design. Furthermore, it's seen as an excellent value for money, and its robust form is said to withstand "whatever you throw at it."
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L, meanwhile, is hailed as a "great all-rounder" and the ideal carry-on. Users particularly love its organizational features and the security zip pocket. The bag is also seen as being very comfortable due to lots of padding on the back, while being compact enough to easily fit under an airplane seat. When you choose either of these backpacks, you're opting for highly rated features in durability, packing space, and efficient design.