Osprey Porter 46 vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Ortlieb Light-Pack Two |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | PS21 |
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Both have: 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 60 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two 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, Great Lakes Airlines, 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.
Looking at the tale of the tape, we see contenders from two esteemed equipment houses: The Osprey Porter 46 from Osprey and Ortlieb's Light-Pack Two. The Porter 46, standing tall at 23 inches and weighing 1.5 pounds, offers a hearty 46 liters of space. Nylon is its armor, bulking up or cinching down at the user's whim. A laptop compartment safely sheaths a 1-inch laptop, just one of the many components that helped win over reviewers. They lauded its durability, versatility, and immense space. They mentioned how well it's designed for urban travelers, touting it as a comfortable backpack that can handle all that's thrown at it. Offers good suspension, spacious, convenient clamshell opening, compression strap, and lightweight for its size were some of the top reasons to consider the Porter 46.
The comparative list:
- Dimensions: Porter 46 is 23H x 36W x 56D inches; Light-Pack Two is 15.5H x 26W x 47D inches.
- Weight: Porter 46 is heavier at 1.5 lbs; Light-Pack Two merely 0.33 lbs.
- Capacity: Porter 46 can carry 46 liters; Light-Pack Two hosts 25 liters.
- Compatibility: Porter 46 has a 47% airline compatibility; Light-Pack Two flaunts 83%, a considerable difference.
- Material: Porter 46 boasts Nylon; Light-Pack Two reveals PS21.
- Laptop Compartment: Porter 46 fits a 1-inch laptop; Light-Pack Two doesn’t accommodate laptops.
Winning over travelers with its PS21 fabric and versatile nature, the Light-Pack Two brags about its minimalist aesthetics, functionality, and packability. Its low weight and packability make it suitable as a secondary travel bag. Not to mention its waterproof capabilities make it suitable for harsh weather conditions. A reviewer praised the Light-Pack Two as "extremely lightweight and packable", heralding its waterproof features. Despite being half the size of the Porter 46, the simplicity of its design proved to be one of its edge in the ebb and flow of seasoned and casual backpackers alike.