Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack vs Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack

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.

Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Osprey Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack Front View
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

You're currently comparing the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey against the Syncro 20 Hydration Backpack by Osprey .


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.