Osprey Porter 46 vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | ebags Professional Slim Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | S |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | H |
| H | Hip Belt | N |
| H | Sternum Strap | R |
| Inside | ||
| 1 | Laptop | 17 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 840D & 900D Twisted PolyHigh-visibility 210D orange nylon lining |
ebags Professional Slim Weekender
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×36×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $200 |
The first contender in the lineup is the Osprey Porter 46. This durable backpack boasts a brawny nylon construction, giving it a steadfast resilience in the face of both time and tumultuous travel. With a measuring stick hitting 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 56 inches deep, the Porter is a compact powerhouse. Its 46-litre capacity can hold its own against demanding packing needs, all while nestling comfortably into the overhead compartment of 47% of airlines. Not to be overlooked, is its feather-light 1.5-pound weight and a laptop compartment that's large enough to cradle even a 17-inch laptop.
Next up, we have the eBags Professional Slim Weekender. Standing tall at 54 inches, with a width of 36 inches and a depth of 21 inches, this accommodating backpack is a slender vision of organizational finesse. Constructed out of 840D & 900D Twisted PolyHigh-visibility 210D orange nylon lining, the Weekender proves itself to be no less robust than its competitor. Despite being slightly heavier at 1.6 pounds, its more compact 32-litre capacity comes with the added advantage of being compatible with a whopping 98% of airlines. Plus, this slim stunner comes with compartments sizable enough to fit a 17-inch laptop.
- Osprey Porter 46
- Dimensions: 23" x 36" x 56"
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Capacity: 46 liters
- Compatibility: 47% of airlines
- Material: Nylon
- Laptop compartment: Fits 1-inch laptop
- ebags Professional Slim Weekender
- Dimensions: 54" x 36" x 21"
- Weight: 1.6 pounds
- Capacity: 32 liters
- Compatibility: 98% of airlines
- Material: 840D & 900D Twisted PolyHigh-visibility 210D orange nylon lining
- Laptop compartment: Fits 17-inch laptop
At the end of the day, each backpack caters to its unique brand of traveller. The charger said, "The Osprey Porter 46 is a big pack with a big capacity...a durable option for those who tend to carry more." Another commended, "Yet again, Osprey has delivered another phenomenal product...with great organization and an old-school backpacker look." Yet, the eBags Professional Slim Weekender isn’t without its own fanfare, as one traveller noted, "The eBags Professional Weekender is easy to pack and functions well as a carry-on backpack."
So, whether your travels call for the generously-spaced Osprey Porter 46 or the understatedly sleek eBags Professional Slim Weekender, either way, you're picking a win-win winner, poised to meet your every travel need.