Osprey Porter 46 vs. Deuter Transit 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Porter 46 | Feature | Deuter Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 600d Polytex |
Deuter Transit 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Osprey Porter 46 and Deuter Transit 40
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Porter 46; Yes on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Porter 46; Other on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Porter 46; Front on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Porter 46; 15in on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Porter 46; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Porter 46; No on the Deuter Transit 40.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 48 accept both. 68 accept only the Osprey Porter 46, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.
Only the Osprey Porter 46 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Proven backpacking giants, the Osprey Porter 46 and the Deuter Transit 40 stand as two strong contenders for your carry on needs. The Osprey Porter 46, combining the mobility of a travel bag with traditional backpack design, is a 46-litre carrying behemoth with a nylon body. It boasts compatibility with nearly half of airlines and functions strongly as a gear-hauling unit, an ideal choice for those who tend to travel heavy. Light-weight and durable, reviewers laud its comfort, adaptability from loaded to cinched-down, and its host of smart features from a laptop compartment to handy side and top handles.
On the other hand, the Deuter Transit 40 inhabits a slightly smaller but more compact space. With 40 litres of capacity and a comfort weight of 1.9 pounds, this pack is a mixture of essential design and sophisticated functionality. The make here is the more sturdy 600d Polytex and is widely accepted in around 92% of airlines. The jewel of this model lies in its unique bottom pouch - a terrific boon for the sporty or the organized amongst you.
- Weight: The Osprey Porter 46 scores for being lighter at 1.5 pounds compared to Deuter's 1.9.
- Size: The Osprey Porto is larger with its 46-litre capacity as opposed to Deuter's 40.
- Material: The Deuter Transit boasts of the robust 600d Polytex fabric, while the Osprey uses Nylon.
- Compatibility: The Deuter is favoured in a larger percentage of airlines (92%) as compared to Osprey (47%).
- Design Features: The Deuter Transit comes with a unique bottom pouch, while the Osprey Porto carries more in terms of multi-functional handles and laptop compartments.
A reviewer summarised the Deuter Transit 40 perfectly: "For those who are on the more sporty side, the Deuter Transit is for you. It has something we wish more models incorporated: A separate bottom pouch designed to carry your shoes, a sleeping bag/pillow or even separate your dirty laundry from the clean in the main compartment". To cut the long story short, if a padded laptop compartment, side-carry straps, lot space, and lightweight portability are what you're after, the Osprey Porter 46 may be your ticket. If efficient storage, strength, unique design features, and wider compatibility is your wheelhouse, consider hitching your ride with the Deuter Transit 40.