Osprey Porter 46 vs. Deuter Trans Alpine 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Deuter Trans Alpine 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 210D PA, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Trans Alpine 24
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 58 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 24 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, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Osprey’s Porter 46 is the bigger guy, with some solid muscle under its peacock-feather nylon skin. At 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 56 inches deep, it's a beast. You can throw 46 liters worth of stuff in there, be it clothes for trekking or tech for a business jaunt. But mind the pounds, it weighs 1.5 itself. And remember, it only makes friends with about 47% of airlines. The reddish-brown backpack also comfortably holds carry a laptop up to 1 inch. The thing's got good reviews too, commending its size, versatility, look, and value for price.
Deuter’s Trans Alpine 24 is a smaller, slimmer dude but not to be messed with. At 20 inches tall, 24 inches wide, and 50 inches deep, it's no slouch. Made of 210D PA, 600D PES, it is awfully light, weighing just 1.16 pounds and can carry up to 24 liters worth of gear. It's compatible with a cool 82% of airlines. Unfortunately, it won't carry a laptop of any size, but hey, that’s not everyone's jam, right?
Comparison Points:
- Size: Osprey is bigger (23" x 36" x 56") vs Deuter's 20" x 24" x 50"
- Weight: Osprey is heavier, 1.5 pounds against Deuter's 1.16 pounds
- Capacity: Again, Osprey packs a punch at 46 liters, Deuter is less brawny at 24 liters
- Airline Compatibility: Deuter is more airline-friendly (82%) than Osprey (47%)
- Material: Osprey is made of Nylon while Deuter uses 210D PA, 600D PES
- Laptop Slot: Osprey holds laptops up to 1 inch. Deuter doesn't have one.
People have been raving about the Osprey Porter 46. With good suspension and loads of space, the pack's clamshell opening makes packing and unpacking simple. Its compression strap keeps things tidy, and it's fairly light for its generous size. The Porter would be a good choice if you need to haul a lot of gear and want a pack with sharp characteristic aesthetics.
On the other hand, Deuter's Trans Alpine 24, while packing less baggage, is quite adaptable and light, and fits nicely with most airlines' carry-on policies. This pack might be your best bet for more minimalist ventures, or if you just fancy a lighter load on your shoulders. The big question is, what kind of traveler are you? Big and bold, or slim and speedy? Either way, these backpacks have got you covered.