Osprey Porter 46 vs. Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 460D high-tenacity nylon w/ ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS |
Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46
| Capacity | 46 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 3 on the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 11 accept only the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46.
Only the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Osprey Porter 46 vs. Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46: which should you pack?
The Osprey Porter 46 carries the same capacity as the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46 (46L vs. 46L), while the Osprey Porter 46 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 46 fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Porter 46; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Porter 46 is the better call.