Osprey Porter 46 vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and STM Kings
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the STM Kings.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the STM Kings.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the STM Kings.
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 59 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the STM Kings fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, 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, 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.
When on the move, the right backpack can make or break your trip. Today we're sizing up two popular options: the Osprey Porter 46 by Osprey and the STM Kings by Stm. Both of these packs offer a lot in terms of functionality and design, but they each have their own unique strengths and features worth considering.
The Osprey Porter 46 is truly a beast, measuring 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and an astounding 56 inches deep. This heavy hitter tips the scales at 1.5 pounds and offers a massive 46 liters of carrying capacity. Built from sturdy nylon, the Porter 46 is built to handle your heavy-duty hauls. However, its jaw-dropping size may limit compatibility with certain airlines to 47%, so if you're a frequent flyer, you'll want to double-check your favorite airlines' carry-on restrictions.
Here's how the two compare:
- Size: The Porter 46 is much larger (23" x 36" x 56") than the STM Kings (17" x 30" x 47.5").
- Weight: The Porter 46 is heavier (1.5 pounds) compared to the STM Kings (0.95 pounds).
- Capacity: The Porter 46 provides more storage (46 liters) in contrast to the STM Kings (22 liters).
- Airline compatibility: The smaller STM Kings is compatible with more airlines (83%) versus the Porter 46 (47%).
- Material: The Porter 46 is constructed with nylon, while the STM Kings is made of 100% polyester.
- Laptop compartment: The Porter 46 fits a smaller laptop (up to 1 inch) compared to the STM Kings (up to 15 inches).
On the other side of the ring, the STM Kings is more compact measuring 17 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 47.5 inches deep. It's also lighter on your back, weighing in at only 0.95 pounds, and with a capacity of 22 liters, it's ideal for more concise packing. This sleek pack is fashioned out of 100% polyester and comes with an impressive 83% airline compatibility. This means that even if your seat is 13B, your STM Kings can likely slide into an overhead bin with ease.
From these comparisons, it's clear that if size and carrying capacity are your priority, the Osprey Porter 46 is the heavy-duty champ. However, if airline compatibility and a lightweight construction top your list, the STM Kings makes the cut. Each pack makes a strong case for being your next carry-on companion, so it's up to you to decide what you value most. Happy trails!