Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Internal Compartments (Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Daypack Porter 46 Carry On Backpack
Category Daypack Carry On
Sub Category Commuter Travel
Capacity (L) 13L 46L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3 21.5 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 1 3.3
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR
Color 11+ colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008 April 22, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Dual internal side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Integrated top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44.5 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps External compression straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru Padded luggage handle pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 46L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.