Osprey Porter 46 vs. Rehose Barrel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Rehose Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining |
Rehose Barrel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Rehose Barrel
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Other on the Rehose Barrel.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Rehose Barrel.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Rehose Barrel.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Rehose Barrel.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Rehose Barrel.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 3 on the Rehose Barrel.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Rehose Barrel.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 20 accept only the Rehose Barrel.
Only the Rehose Barrel fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Osprey Porter 46 and Rehose Barrel are both highly sought after carry on backpacks, each with its own unique strengths. The Osprey Porter 46, true to its name, offers a whopping 46 liters of packable space, making it the more spacious choice of the two. It's constructed with durable Nylon, designed to withstand your toughest trips. The Porter 46 won't leave your shoulders aching either, thanks to its lightweight design of just 1.5 lbs.
On the other hand, the Rehose Barrel comes in narrower with 28 liters of packable space. Though compact, it's not lacking in strength. The bag is specially designed with 1000D Cordura and a black500D Cordura colored lining, hinting at exceptional durability. Notably, the Barrel tips the scale at practically 0 pounds, making it an ultra-lightweight option.
Comparison points:
- Dimensions: Osprey Porter 46 has dimensions of 23 (H)x 36 (W)x 56 (D) inches, whereas the Rehose Barrel is a bit taller and relatively narrower with dimensions of 51 (H)x 30 (W)x 21 (D) inches.
- Weight: Osprey Porter 46 weighs 1.5 lbs., while the Rehose Barrel weighs practically 0 lbs.
- Capacity: Osprey Porter 46 has a capacity of 46 liters, while the Rehose Barrel has a lesser capacity of 28 liters.
- Material: The Osprey Porter 46 is made of Nylon, and the Rehose Barrel is made from 1000D Cordura with black500D Cordura colored lining.
- Laptop compartment: The Osprey Porter 46 can fit a one-inch laptop, while the Rehose Barrel can accommodate a 15-inch laptop.
- Airline compatibility: Porter 46 is compatible with 47% of airlines while Barrel shows an impressive compatibility with 98% of airlines.
Now, expanding on the reviewers' comments on the Osprey Porter 46, several advantages come to light. Firstly, it's praised for its good suspension system and spacious layout, making it comfortable and practical for packing. The clamshell opening received positive comments for making packing and unpacking fast and convenient. Another commendable feature is its compression strap, which prevents the bag from looking sloppy, even when stuffed to the brim.
In conclusion, both the Osprey Porter 46 and Rehose Barrel offer great features, and your selection will majorly depend on your specific needs. If your priorities are more space and durability, you might opt for the Osprey Porter 46. However, if airline compatibility and weight are your biggest concerns, the Rehose Barrel seems like a wiser choice.