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 | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| H | Hip Belt | R |
| H | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 1 | Laptop | 0 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | PS21 |
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 83% |
| Price | $120 |
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.