Osprey Porter 46 vs. MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| S | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| H | Backpack | S |
| H | Hip Belt | N |
| H | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 1 | Laptop | 17 |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | Nylon Fabric |
MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
The workhorse of the travel world, the Osprey Porter 46 backpack, is a heavy-duty bag built for those of us religiously needing extra space. Its specifications are impressive, boasting a height of 23 inches, a width of 36 inches, and a depth of 56 inches. Despite its huge dimensions, it just weighs 1.5 pounds. The Porter 46, with its mammoth capacity of 46 liters, is sturdy and rugged, thanks to its nylon make. Easy to fill and unload with its clamshell opening, this backpack offers more than bare size, as it as well offers an organized laptop compartment suitable for a 15-inch laptop. But one downside might be its compatibility, its size aligns with only about 47% of airlines.
Then comes the competitor, the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack. On preliminary study, it’s slightly smaller in dimensions - 21 inches tall, 34 inches wide, and a depth of 51 inches. That does not, in any way, compromise its utility as it is completely weightless, without any contents. With a carrying capacity of 40 liters, it's marginally smaller than the Porter 46, but it performs universally. Its compatibility with 98% of airlines gives it an edge. Composed of Nylon Fabric and built with a larger laptop compartment (fits a 17-inch laptop), this backpack is diverse and dynamic in its design.
To summarize their differences:
- The Osprey Porter 46 is larger and heavier than the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack
- Porter 46 has an edge in capacity, with 46 liters compared to the 40 liters of the MATEIN backpack.
- MATEIN 40L Elite has higher compatibility with airlines (98% vs. 47%)
- Matein 40L Elite has a larger laptop compartment, accommodating a 17-inch laptop versus the 15-inch laptop fitting of the Osprey Porter.
Hence, the two contenders have their merits and stand firmly in their leagues.
Travelers looking for a larger carrying capacity and not restricted by airlines' compatibility constraints might sway towards the Osprey Porter 46. You get what you pay for! However, value seekers seeking a cost-effective solution without compromising space and quality might find their match in the MATEIN 40L Elite Travel Backpack. After all, each traveler has his journey carved out. Whichever you choose, rest assured, you've chosen well.