The main difference between the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has Handles (Padded top and side handles) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Porter 46 Carry On Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 46L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 22, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $150 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable hip belt | Padded hipbelt | |
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Dual internal side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | ||
Loops and Attachments | Reinforced cord loops | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
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 | ||
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve | Padded luggage handle pass-through | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable raincover | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Adjustable torso length | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | ||
Trekking Pole Holders | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper head | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens 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 Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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