Osprey Porter 46 vs. HikePro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and HikePro
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Other on the HikePro.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; Front on the HikePro.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the HikePro.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the HikePro.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2, side on the HikePro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the HikePro.
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 62 accept only the HikePro.
Only the HikePro fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, 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, 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.
In the realm of carry-on backpacks, the Osprey Porter 46 and the HikePro stake their claim as top contenders, offering reliable durability, thoughtful design, and plenty of room. Tipping in at a 1.5 pounds, the Osprey is noticeably larger: 23 inches tall and a cavernous 56 inches wide. The HikePro is no less formidable, standing at 46 inches tall and 31 inches wide – noticeably slimmer, but still bulging at the seams with a capacity of 20 liters, compared to Osprey's 46 liters.
One critical point in our comparison is airplane compatibility. The Osprey is compatible with a close to half (47%) of airlines, while the HikePro flexes with an impressive 99% airline compatibility. Further, both models carry their personal touch with the material construction. The Osprey Porter 46 boasts rugged Nylon while the HikePro uses high quality water and tear resistant nylon. Both sport a laptop compartment with the Osprey handling a 1 inch thick laptop.
- Osprey's dimensions are 23"H x 36"W x 56"D compared to HikePro's 46"H x 31"W x 14"D
- HikePro is significantly lighter at 0.2 lbs in comparison to Osprey's 1.5 lbs
- Osprey's storage capacity is more than double that of HikePro (46L vs 20L)
- HikePro compatibility with airlines outstrips Osprey's (99% vs 47%)
- Both bags are made with nylon but HikePro's nylon is water and tear resistant
- Both have a laptop compartment but the thickness of the laptop the can hold varies
Reviewers have praised Osprey Porter 46 as a spacious gear bag, an incredible pack with an old-school backpacker look, and an excellent value with smart features. The suspension system, spaciousness, clamshell opening for easy packing, and compression strap to prevent it from looking sloppy are some of the reasons critics suggest it's worth buying. However, the difference of each carry-on backpack comes down to personal preference. The HikePro offers a more lightweight pack with higher airline compatibility, while the Osprey Porter 46 offers more carrying capacity and is constructed with a different type of nylon. Each pack has its distinct strengths and weaknesses, namable features, and material construction. The final verdict would be left up to your personal needs and preferences.