Osprey Porter 46 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 210D Nylon diamond ripstop, 200D Polyester |
Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.73 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 86 accept both. 30 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 2 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Osprey Porter 46 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Cayman Airways, Croatia Air.
The Osprey Porter 46 and the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack are two formidable contenders in the market of carry-on backpacks. Both offer solid features backed by respected brands. Their similar patina of function and style sets them apart from conventional travel bags. However, beneath the surface, each bag carries distinctive characteristics worth noting.
The Osprey Porter 46 is a workhorse, with noble dimensions and a considerable ballistic nylon build. Tipping the scales at a lightweight 1.5 pounds, and dedicating a generous 46 liters to payload, this bag offers more packing space. Moreover, its fortress-like laptop compartment easily shelters a 19" tech beast. Reviewers cheer its ever ready expandability remarking, "For better or worse, the Osprey Porter 46 is a big pack with a big capacity".
On the other hand, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack is no less impressive. Constructed with a robust 210D Nylon diamond ripstop and 200D Polyester, it escorts your belongings safely, regardless of rummaging or mishandling. Weighing at 1.73 pounds, it offers a 40-liter chamber - a tad smaller than the Porter. However, what it lacks in size, it makes up for in anti-theft features, such as RFID blocking pockets, lockable zippers, and an eXomesh slashguard.
- The Osprey Porter 46 is larger - 23 inches tall, 36 wide, and 56 deep; the Pacsafe Venturesafe measures 22 x 30 x 56 respectively.
- The Porter is lightweight at 1.5 pounds; the Venturesafe is slightly heavier at 1.73 pounds.
- The Porter possesses 46 liters of capacity; the Venturesafe has 40 liters.
- Both are compatible with 47% of airlines.
- The Porter is made solely of Nylon; the Venturesafe has an additional 200D Polyester layer.
- The Porter can host a 19-inch laptop; the Venturesafe accommodates 15 inches.
In the final analysis, both the Osprey Porter 46 and the Pacsafe Venturesafe X40 Anti-Theft Backpack are professional standards in backpackology. But it narrows down to your specific requirements - if bulk-carrying, laptop size, and budget are your top priorities, the Porter 46 is your companion. But if anti-theft and additional material durability are non-negotiables, the Venturesafe X40 is the best bang for your buck. Either way, it's a win-win, you cannot go wrong with both of these fine carriers by your side.