Osprey Porter 46 vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Jansport West Break
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Jansport West Break.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Jansport West Break.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1, side on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 63 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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.
The Osprey Porter 46 and the Jansport West Break are two popular carry-on backpacks designed with travelers in mind. The Osprey Porter 46, with its 46 liters of capacity, clearly outstrips the Jansport West Break's 28 liters; it offers substantial room for packing clothes, shoes, and travel essentials. On the other hand, The Jansport West Break is loyal to the lightweight tradition, weighing slightly less than half a pound in comparison to Osprey Porter 46's not-too-hefty 1.5 pounds.
Here are the main differences between the two backpacks:
- Size: The Osprey Porter 46 is larger (23 x 36 x 56 inches) than the JanSport West Break (17 x 32 x 45 inches)
- Weight: The JanSport West Break is lighter (0.49 pounds) than the Osprey Porter 46 (1.5 pounds)
- Capacity: The Osprey Porter 46 has more capacity (46 liters) than the Jansport West Break (28 liters)
- Airlines Compatibility: The Jansport West Break is more compatible with airlines (84%) than the Osprey Porter 46 (47%)
- Material: The Osprey Porter 46 is made of Nylon; the Jansport West Break is made of 600 Denier Polyester
- Laptop Compartment: The Osprey Porter 46 can fit a 1-inch laptop, whereas the Jansport West Break can fit a 15-inch laptop
Reviewers have praised the Osprey Porter 46 for its impressive gear-hauling capacity and its remarkable durability. These features make it an excellent value, especially considering its reasonable price. It also wins in the category of laptop accommodation, with a compartment that can fit a larger device.
However, the Jansport West Break shines in terms of airline compatibility, being suitable for 84% of the airlines compared to the Osprey Porter 46's 47%. Besides, it offers a lifetime warranty, an inviting array of colours and a functional penny board attachment feature. So, if you're looking for a sturdy, practical bag that's suitable for almost every airline while being all kind of hip, the Jansport West Break is a worthy contender.