Osprey Porter 46 vs. Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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% recycled polyester (RPET) yarn |
Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $236 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top flap on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
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 14 accept only the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
Only the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
When considering travel gear, the Osprey Porter 46 and Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L are two backpacks that stand out in terms of size and design. On first glance, they may seem similar but there are notable differences in their dimensions, weight, capacity, compatibility with airlines, material, and laptop compartment size. The Osprey Porter 46, a heavier and bulkier alternative, stands a bit larger with a width of 36 inches and depth of 56 inches, whereas the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L measures slightly lesser with a width of 28 inches and depth of 55 inches.
- Size: The Osprey Porter 46 is larger in size than the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
- Weight: The Osprey Porter 46, weighing at 1.5 pounds, is slightly heavier than its counterpart, the 1.3-pound Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
- Capacity: The Osprey Porter 46 boasts a larger storage capacity with 46 liters versus the Millican Fraser's 32 liters
- Compatibility: The Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L is compatible with 64% of airlines while the Porter 46 is compatible with 47%
- Material: The Osprey Porter 46 is made with tough Nylon fabric while the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L utilizes 100% recycled polyester (RPET) yarn
- Laptop Compartment: Osprey's backpack can accommodate a 1-inch laptop and the Fraser's design can comfortably hold a 15-inch laptop
The overall feel and comments from users also provide some food for thought. Reviewers praise the durability and capacious nature of the Osprey Porter 46. They see its value as a gear-hauling travel backpack and appreciate the comfort and solid construction. On the other hand, the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L gets nods for its versatile performance and classic aesthetic. Users are also impressed with its durability and the brand's lifetime warranty services.
When choosing between these two, it comes down to what the customer values in the backpack. For those requiring more packing capacity and a slightly tougher exterior, the Osprey Porter 46 would be a better fit. It comes with a good suspension, is spacious, offers a clamshell opening for packing convenience, a compression strap to prevent sloppiness, and it's-light weight in relation to its size. Alternatively, travellers preferring a timeless look with solid durability and a lifetime warranty should opt for The Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L. It comes with a special harness system including detachable hipbelts and handy pockets for stashing items.