Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack vs Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack and the Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack is that the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack does not.

Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Swissgear
Name Porter 46 Carry On Backpack 1908 ScanSmart Backpack
Category Carry On Laptop
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 46L 31.8L
Dimensions (in) 21.5 x 14 x 9 18.25 x 12 x 8
Weight (lb) 3.3 2.4
Fabric Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR Polyester
Color 5 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty SwissGear 10 Year Extended Limited Warranty
Release Date April 22, 2017 ‎January 1, 2018
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $150 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Ergonomically contoured shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Normal zipped access
External Pockets 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket 2 zipped front pockets and 2 side pockets
Internal Compartments Large main compartment with media pocket
Side Pockets Dual internal side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle No Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Mesh padded grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops D-ring clip, sunglasses hook, and thumb-ring adjusters
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15" Laptop compartment fits up to 17"
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Front utility pocket with organizer
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44.5 linear inches carry on size compliant
TSA Approved / Friendly Lay-flat, ScanSmart design
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded airflow back panel
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment

You're currently comparing the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey against the 1908 ScanSmart Backpack by Swissgear .


Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Swissgear 's 1908 ScanSmart Backpack is a Laptop 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 Swissgear 1908 ScanSmart Backpack's capacity is 31.8L with a size of 18.25 x 12 x 8 inches. Constructed from Polyester it weighs 2.4 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.