Osprey Porter 46 vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender

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 N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport back
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
hideable Backpack hideable
hideable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap removable
Inside
16in Laptop 17in
4 Main Compartments 7
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 DWR840D & 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining

ebags Professional Slim Weekender

by eBags
Front facing view of the ebags Professional Slim Weekender
Capacity32 L
Weight2.3 kg
Dimensions53×36×20 cm
Airline fit81%
Price$120

Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and ebags Professional Slim Weekender

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 37 accept only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.

Only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

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.

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.