Osprey Porter 46 vs. Deuter Flyt 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Deuter Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Flyt 20
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Removable on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 2 on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 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.
The Osprey Porter 46 by Osprey is a generously sized, carry-on backpack boasting abundant luggage capabilities, certainly a pack that aims to impress with its roomy interior and thoughtful organization. Nylon crafted, this reliable backpack is designed to endure the adventures of a true wanderer. The pack's laptop compartment suitable for a 1" laptop ensures your digital essentials remain safe throughout your journey. Despite its size, at 1.5 pounds, it is relatively portable and adept at streamlining the carry experience. Still, due to its dimensions, 23" tall, 36" wide, and 56" deep, it is compatible with 47% of airlines, and with a 46-liter capacity, it's the ideal choice for travelers packing more.
Conversely, the Deuter Flyt 20 by Deuter, smaller than its counterpart, sports dimensions of 19" tall, 26" wide, and 50" deep, facilitating compatibility with 81% of airlines. This lightweight backpack, weighing 1.18 pounds, is crafted from resilient 210D PA and 100D PA High Tenacity fabrics, ensuring durability. Sharing that it does not offer a laptop compartment, providing only 20L of capacity, the pack's focus appears more outdoor-driven.
Difference between Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Flyt 20:
- The Osprey Porter 46 is considerably larger than the Deuter Flyt 20 with respective dimensions of 36"W x 23" H x 56"D and 26"W x 19"H x 50"D.
- The Osprey Porter 46 carries a weight of 1.5 pounds, while the Deuter Flyt 20 comes in lighter at 1.18 pounds.
- The Osprey Porter 46 offers a substantial capacity of 46 liters in comparison to the Deuter Flyt 20's 20 liters.
- In the realm of flying, the Osprey Porter 46's compatibility lags at 47%, whereas the Deuter Flyt 20 finds compatibility with a wider 81% of airlines.
- Material varies with the Osprey Porter 46 constructed of sturdy Nylon, while the Deuter Flyt 20 utilizes 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity.
- The Osprey Porter offers room for a 1" laptop, while the Deuter Flyt 20 doesn't.
Returning focus to the Osprey Porter 46, it receives glowing reviews for its generous size and efficient organization, style, integrity, and budget-friendliness. The apt functions smoothly in urban travels and the compact silhouette, when cinched by the compression straps, is anything but sloppy.
In contrast, the Deuter Flyt 20 shines for its secure fit, the innovative Airstripes system promising good ventilation. With a TÜV/GS-certified back protector, durable lightweight design, and comprehensive functionality, it's a winner for the adventurer picking pace with the outdoors. Despite the absence of a laptop compartment, it's high in takers for the sheer efficiency it packs.