Osprey Porter 46 vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
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 65 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, 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.
In the world of carry-on backpacks, the Osprey Porter 46 and Fjallraven Raven 20L stand out as distinct contenders. Broad and sturdy, the Osprey Porter 46 garners attention for its massive 46-liter capacity, which makes it ideal for longer trips or those who tend to pack heavily. Constructed from durable Nylon, it also features a laptop compartment spacious enough for up to a 15-inch laptop. It's been hailed as an "impressive gear-hauling travel backpack" and lauded for its excellent value. However, its size is its primary weakness - at 46 liters, it only falls within airline carry-on restrictions 47% of the time.
Compared to the Osprey Porter 46, the Fjallraven Raven 20L offers significantly less storage space, with a 20-liter capacity. However, this slim profile ensures it's a fit for carry-on luggage on any airline - a feature travelers will find incredibly valuable. The Raven 20L features a robust construction of G-1000 HeavyDuty fabric that ensures durability. It also boasts a laptop compartment large enough for a 15-inch laptop. Its smaller capacity doesn't mean it skimps on storage, though - with numerous organization options, users often comment that it can hold more than it looks.
- Size: The Osprey Porter 46 is larger than the Fjallraven Raven 20L, measuring 23x36x56 inches compared to the Raven's 45x26x21 inches.
- Weight: The Osprey Porter 46 is slightly weightier than the Fjallraven Raven 20L, sitting at 1.5 pounds versus the Raven's 1.4 pounds.
- Capacity: The Osprey Porter 46 offers over double the capacity of the Fjallraven Raven 20L, with 46 liters as opposed to the Raven's 20 liters.
- Airlines compatibility: The Fjallraven Raven 20L holds the advantage here, being compatible with 100% of airlines, while the larger Osprey Porter 46 only fulfills 47% of airlines' carry-on restrictions.
- Material: The Osprey Porter 46 is made from Nylon, while the Fjallraven Raven 20L utilizes G-1000 HeavyDuty fabric.
In conclusion, both the Osprey Porter 46 and Fjallraven Raven 20L offer distinct advantages - the Porter boasts a great capacity, value for money, and solid construction, while the Raven impresses with its airline compatibility, quality construction materials, and surprising storage capabilities. Ultimately, the choice between the two will come down to your specific travel needs and personal preferences.