Osprey Porter 46 vs. ILE Default Mini

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Osprey Porter 46

by Osprey
Front facing view of the Osprey Porter 46
Capacity46 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions55×36×23 cm
Airline fit61%
Price$185

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression 4
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 2
top Passport
Y Passthrough N
Carry
hideable Backpack Y
hideable Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
16in Laptop 15in
4 Main Compartments 2
Y Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura

ILE Default Mini

by ILE
Front facing view of the ILE Default Mini
Capacity25 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions51×31×15 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$275

Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and ILE Default Mini

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 53 accept only the ILE Default Mini.

Only the ILE Default Mini fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, 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.

The Osprey Porter 46 is a behemoth of a backpack, living up to its name in terms of capacity. Every aspect of this bag is dedicated to carrying more, as is evident from its 46-liter capacity, the nylon build, and the comments left by reviewers. From its large pack size and perfect size laptop compartment to its spaciousness and unique clamshell opening, the Porter 46 is the backpack equivalent of a deluxe duffel bag. Rigorous suspension, detailed organization, and high durability make it a quintessential travel companion that eases the packing and unpacking process. It's comfortable, sturdy, and full of thoughtful touches that make it a great value, especially for urban travelers.

In contrast, the ILE Default Mini, while smaller at 25 liters, still packs a serious punch. Touted for its excellent construction and durability, this bag revels in being a hardy piece of equipment. With its dimensions and weight, it's extremely airline friendly, compatible with 98% of them. The waterproof feature and the nicely sized laptop compartment show its focus on keeping gear safe and sound. Reviewers praise its toughness, versatility, and style, highlighting how suitable it is for daily commuting and not just for travel.

Here's a quick summary:

The Oprey Porter 46 seems to be tailored for the travelers who need a mule to carry their load — they may need to wrestle with some airlines due to its size, but it offers significantly more space, great suspension, and speed packing capabilities. The ILE Default Mini, on the other hand, is for those who admire durable craftsmanship, require the convenience of a waterproof shell, and require a bag that offers ample storage while being light as a feather and compatible with nearly all airlines.

In the debate of size versus convenience, it seems the winner depends on individual requirements. However, both these bags offer robust construction and thoughtful features, demonstrating why they're the best in their league.