The main difference between the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is that the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15") while the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Porter 46 Carry On Backpack | Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack | |
Category | Carry On | Hydration | |
Sub Category | Travel | Outdoor | |
Capacity (L) | 46L | 20L | |
Dimensions (in) | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.3 | 1.9 | |
Fabric | Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb | |
Color | 5 colors and patterns | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | April 22, 2017 | December 28, 2018 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
Price | Under $150 | Under $150 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Bike-specific wing shaped shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap with whistle buckle | Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic valve | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Adjustable hip belt | Airmesh wrap hipbelt with pockets | |
Main Compartment Access | Clamshell | Normal zipped access | |
External Pockets | 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket | Front stretch mesh pocket, scratch-free top slash pocket, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Dual internal side pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | |
Water Bottle | No | Yes | |
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Reinforced cord loops | LidLock helmet carry, light loop attachment | |
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" | |
Organizer Pocket | Front utility pocket with organizer | Zippered tool organization pocket | |
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 | AirSpeed backpanel | |
Rain Cover | Integrated removable high-visibility raincover | ||
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable zipper head | |
Gym / Sports Features | Shoe Compartment | Bottom shoe compartment | |
Hydration Features | Bladder Size | Includes Osprey Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir | |
Hydration Compatible | Yes |
Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack is a Hydration backpack with Outdoor 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 Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack's capacity is 20L with a size of 18.9 x 10.4 x 10.6 inches. Constructed from 100D Nylon Mini Honey Comb it weighs 1.9 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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