Osprey Porter 46 vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 80L |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | Polyester/Synthetic |
Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×41×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Other on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 115 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 0 accept only the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Only the Osprey Porter 46 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
The Osprey Porter 46 backpack is a beast when it comes to carrying capacity. Its one-and-a-half-pound weight is manageable considering its 46-liter carrying capacity. It fits a lot for its size and the clamshell opening means you can easily see and reach everything inside. Staying organized is a breeze with Osprey's design which includes a special laptop compartment for a sizable device (up to 1 inch). Made from durable Nylon, the bag has been praised for being tough and able to withstand the elements. With a compatibility rate of 47% with airlines, it might be a squeeze on some flights.
The Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack, on the other hand, is an all-in-one solution for long trips. Weighing in at 2.5 pounds, it's a bit heavier than the Porter 46, but it also offers extra capacity with a total of 60 liters in the main bag plus an additional 20 in a detachable daypack. The bag offers an adjustable back system, catering to adventurers of different heights and builds. This bag is made from a polyester/synthetic blend and astonishingly, it's compatible with a whopping 88% of airlines.
Comparison points:
- Size: Osprey Porter 46 is larger dimensionally, but Mountain Warehouse Rucksack has more capacity.
- Weight: Osprey Porter 46 is lighter at 1.5 pounds.
- Material: Osprey Porter 46 is made of Nylon, while Mountain Warehouse Rucksack is Polyester/Synthetic Blend.
- Laptop Compartment: Only the Osprey Porter 46 can carry a laptop.
- Airline Compatibility: Mountain Warehouse Rucksack wins with 88% compatibility.
Reviewers praised the Osprey Porter 46 for its large carrying capacity, durability, and organization features, terming it a 'phenomenal product' and 'an impressive gear-hauling travel backpack'. It's also touted as excellent value for its price. On the other hand, reviewers called the Mountain Warehouse Traveller Rucksack 'perfect' and appreciated the divisible main compartment and its massive capacity–enabling them to pack for weeks. They also loved the detachable daypack, ideal for day trips when you want to leave the main pack behind. Both bags certainly have their strengths, but the final choice depends on your specific travel needs and preferences. Be it the organizational prowess of Osprey or the enormous capacity of Mountain Warehouse, you have two solid backpack options at your disposal.