Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack vs Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is that the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15") while the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack does not.

Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Osprey Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack
Category Carry On Hiking
Sub Category Travel Daypack
Capacity (L) 46L 26L
Dimensions (in) 21.5 x 14 x 9 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83
Weight (lb) 3.3 1.6
Fabric Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow
Color 5 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date April 22, 2017 August 2, 2012
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Sternum strap with whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt Removable webbing hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket Scratch resistant organization pocket and 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Dual internal side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops Trekking pole attachment
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 External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt Removable webbing hipbelt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Ventilated AirSpeed backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated raincover
Internal / External Frame LightWire internal frame
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Hydration Features Bladder Size Holds 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey against the Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack 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 Hikelite 26 Hiking Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of 18.9 x 10.83 x 10.83 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Diamond Shadow it weighs 1.6 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.