Osprey Porter 46 vs. Away The Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Away The Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | Nylon, leather |
Away The Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×31.5×18.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $206 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Away The Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Away The Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Top zip on the Away The Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Away The Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Away The Backpack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Away The Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Away The Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Away The Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 3 on the Away The Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Away The Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Porter 46; 1 on the Away The Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 63 accept only the Away The Backpack.
Only the Away The Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, 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, 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.
Both the Osprey Porter 46 and Away The Backpack are offerings from reputable brands, with distinct features to suit different users' needs. The Porter 46, true to its name, boasts a whopping 46 liters of carry capacity. It's a durable backpack that can keep up with the most adventurous traveler—able to resist the usual wear and tear of regular use with its durable nylon material. The Porter 46 also features a laptop compartment that can fit a one-inch laptop which is quite extraordinary.
The Away The Backpack, on the other hand, caters more towards urban travelers looking for a mix of style and function. With a capacity of 25.5 liters and weighing slightly less than the Porter 46 at 1.3 pounds, it provides ample space for your day-to-day belongings and is easy to carry around. It's also made of premium materials—nylon and leather—which give it a classic, sophisticated look. Importantly, it can fit a standard 15-inch laptop in its compartment.
Summary of differences:
- The Osprey Porter 46 has a larger capacity of 46 liters, while The Away The Backpack has a 25.5-liters capacity.
- Porter 46 is heavier, weighing 1.5 pounds compared to Away The Backpack, which weighs 1.3 pounds.
- While both backpacks are made of nylon, Away The Backpack additionally features leather materials.
- The Porter 46 can accommodate a 1 inch laptop, whereas Away The Backpack can fit a 15-inch laptop.
- Porter 46 is compatible with 47% of airlines, while Away The Backpack is compatible with 83% of airlines.
Differentiating themselves in other aspects, The Osprey Porter 46 offers practicality in its extensive interior, boasting a spacious compartment that can accommodate more stuff and is excellent for traveling. Key features, such as the compression strap, prevent the bag from looking sloppy, especially when fully packed.
The Away The Backpack impresses with its sleek design and superior materials, chalking one up in the aesthetics department. With well-padded straps and organized compartments, it's perfect for everyday use, ensuring the comfort and ease of the user. Notably, it has a hidden passport pocket at the back panel - a nifty feature for security.