Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack vs Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Ultralight Stuff Backpack has Packable / Foldable (Folds into its built-in storage pocket) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.

Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack Front View
Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Ultralight Stuff Backpack Porter 46 Carry On Backpack
Category Hiking Carry On
Sub Category Daypack Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 46L
Dimensions (in) 17 x 9 x 7 21.5 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 0.2 3.3
Fabric 40D Nylon Ripstop Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR
Color 4 colors and patterns 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date May 30, 2015 April 22, 2017
Rating 4.6 4.8
Price Under $50 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable mesh shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 zipped top pocket and 2 side pockets 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Dual internal side pockets
Water Bottle Yes No
Handles Top grab handle Padded top and side handles
Loops and Attachments Reinforced cord loops
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
Packable / Foldable Folds into its built-in storage pocket
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Padded luggage handle pass-through
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment

You're currently comparing the Ultralight Stuff Backpack by Osprey against the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Ultralight Stuff Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Daypack features while Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Osprey Ultralight Stuff Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 0.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 17 x 9 x 7. It's made of 40D Nylon Ripstop and is available in 4 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack's capacity is 46L with a size of 21.5 x 14 x 9 inches. Constructed from Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR it weighs 3.3 pounds and is available in 5 colors and patterns.