Osprey Daylite Sling vs Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Sling and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Daylite Sling has Internal Compartments (Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Sling Front View
Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Daylite Sling Porter 46 Carry On Backpack
Category Sling Carry On
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 6L 46L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 5 21.5 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 0.5 3.3
Fabric 150D Recycled Polyester Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR
Color 8 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date June 13, 2018 April 22, 2017
Rating 4.7 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable, anatomically shaped single shoulder strap Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Interior mesh organizer and key clip in the main compartment
Side Pockets Dual internal side pockets
Water Bottle No No
Handles Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44.5 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment

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


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

The Osprey Daylite Sling has a capacity of 6L (liters), weighs 0.5 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 5. It's made of 150D Recycled Polyester and is available in 8 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.