Osprey Porter 46 vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top flap on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 17in on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Both have: sternum strap, 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 59 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac 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, Regional Express, 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), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the Osprey Porter 46 and the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac - two upper-tier carry on backpacks that are designed to make travel straightforward. For the wanderer, the backpacker, or the go-getter, these two backpacks tout a series of compelling features. The Osprey Porter 46 capitalizes on sheer volume with a capacity of 46 liters, the titanic of our comparison, but gives a nod to flexibility with the ability to cinch lower for a more minimal profile. Its nylon construction provides reliable endurance while its laptop compartment is best suited for smaller devices.
The Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac, on the other hand, is a smaller, sleeker puppy. It only has 22 liters of capacity but sports some noteworthy details. Made of X-Pac, it offers a lightweight yet durable structure and surpasses Porter 46 in terms of airline compatibility with a whopping 83%, thereby displaying greater flexibility for venturers. The cherry on the cake is its competent laptop compartment which can accommodate up to a 17” laptop.
- Size: Osprey's Porter 46 is larger with a 46-liter capacity, while Boundary Supply's Errant X-Pac has a 22-liter capacity.
- Airline Compatibility: Errant X-Pac outshines with 83% airline compatibility against Porter’s 46 with 47%.
- Materials: Porter 46 is made of durable Nylon, and Errant X-Pac is made of lightweight X-Pac.
- Laptop Compartment: Porter 46 fits up to 1” laptop, Errant X-Pac fits up to a 17” laptop.
- Weight: The Errant X-Pac is slightly lighter at 1.4 pounds compared to the Porter 46 at 1.5 pounds.
In conclusion, which backpack wins comes down to your specific needs. You need to put the premium on either size or flexibility. The Osprey Porter 46 seems to be the choice for those who need to carry 'home' with them, with great organization and bulk capacity, coloured by a certain old-school backpacker aesthetic. Its compression strap keeps everything neat as a well-buttoned suit. Meanwhile, the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac scores high with the urban traveler thanks to its excellent airline compatibility and a more streamlined and lightweight design. Choose your travel companion wisely.