Thule Subterra Backpack 34L vs Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack

The main difference between the Thule Subterra Backpack 34L and the Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is that the Subterra Backpack 34L has Internal Compartments (Interior sleeve and removable packing cube to organize clothes) while the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack does not.

Thule Subterra Backpack 34L F View
Front Osprey Porter 46 Carry On Backpack Back View
Specs Brand Thule Osprey
Name Subterra Backpack 34L Porter 46 Carry On Backpack
Category Carry On Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 34L 46L
Dimensions (in) 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5 21.5 x 14 x 9
Weight (lb) 2.8 3.3
Fabric 800D Nylon Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR
Color Black 5 colors and patterns
Warranty Thule Guarantee Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2017 April 22, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $150
General Features Shoulder Straps Breathable perforated EVA shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belt
Main Compartment Access Roll top and side zipped access Clamshell
External Pockets 1 large front and 1 zipped side pocket 1 top, front, bottom and back zipped pocket
Internal Compartments Interior sleeve and removable packing cube to organize clothes
Side Pockets Side pocket can fit water bottle and other accessories 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 Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15" Lockable, padded laptop compartment fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Tablet pocket
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
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway harness and hip belt
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Luggage pass through Padded luggage handle pass-through
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment

You're currently comparing the Subterra Backpack 34L by Thule against the Porter 46 Carry On Backpack by Osprey .


Thule 's Subterra Backpack 34L is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Porter 46 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features.

The Thule Subterra Backpack 34L has a capacity of 34L (liters), weighs 2.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 9.1 x 12.2 x 20.5. It's made of 800D Nylon and is available in Black 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.