Osprey Porter 46 vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
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 58 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Hauling around your carry-on shouldn't be a burden but a pleasure. That's what the Osprey Porter 46 and the Able Carry Daybreaker promise to deliver. But as always, one fits better depending on your specific needs. The Osprey Porter 46 is a considerable choice for heavy travelers. Made out of durable nylon, this bag embraces a generous 46 liters of capacity. It's a behemoth in the carry-on world at 23 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 56 inches deep. If you tend to carry along more than just the basics, this might just be your bag. It also features a laptop compartment large enough to fit a 1-inch laptop, making it a versatile piece for both work and play.
The Able Carry Daybreaker, on the other hand, is your sleek and lightweight partner in crime. At a mere 0.58 pounds, this bag is impressively light but not at all fleeting when it comes to durability. Meticulously crafted from XPAC Fabric and Cordura Nylon, this bag is redefining the what it means to travel light and safe. With a compact but useful 25 liters of capacity, it stands 19 inches tall, 26 inches wide, and 50 inches deep. Carrying along your laptop? It thoughtfully offers enough space to fit a 15-inch laptop.
- Osprey Porter 46 is taller, wider and deeper compared to the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Able Carry Daybreaker is remarkably lighter.
- While the Osprey Porter 46 boasts a larger capacity, the Daybreaker is still much more compatible with a greater percentage of airlines.
- The Daybreaker uses a more sturdy and premium material.
- The Daybreaker has a larger laptop compartment.
The Osprey Porter 46 earns its keep in the backpack market with appraisals ranging from "The Osprey Porter is an excellent value" to "Osprey has delivered another phenomenal product." It's a reliable choice for heavy packers, with one reviewer stating, "For better or worse, the Osprey Porter 46 is a big pack with a big capacity. Bulk it up or cinch it down, the Porter is a durable option."
In the same stride, the Able Carry Daybreaker shines with praises from "Super lightweight weighing less than a kilo" to "Excellent and durable materials are used in creating this bag." It's value for money, offering buyers a "great lifetime warranty". A reviewer even concluded with the rave, "Given my experience with other Able Carry backpacks, this one comes as a pleasant surprise." Whether you fall for the brawny Osprey Porter 46 or the nimble Able Carry Daybreaker, one thing is certain: these carry-on backpacks won't leave you wanting.