Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack vs Osprey Airporter Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.

Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Airporter Backpack
Category Carry On Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 46L 50L
Dimensions (in) 21.5 x 14 x 9 10 x 12 x 4
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.12
Fabric Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR Nylon Double Ripstop
Color 5 colors and patterns Shadow Grey
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date April 22, 2017 August 9, 2015
Rating 4.8
Price Under $150 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Large lockable zipper access
External Pockets 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket ID card window
Side Pockets Dual internal side pockets
Water Bottle No
Handles Padded top and side handles Top and side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Organizer 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 Shoulder strap
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head Large lockable zipper
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

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


Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features.

The Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has a capacity of 46L (liters), weighs 3.3 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21.5 x 14 x 9. It's made of Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR and is available in 5 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Airporter Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 10 x 12 x 4 inches. Constructed from Nylon Double Ripstop it weighs 1.12 pounds and is available in Shadow Grey.