Osprey Porter 46: Best Airline Carry-on Bag?

Osprey Porter 46: Best Airline Carry-on Bag? - FULL REVIEW

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Looking for the best airline carry-on bag out there? Here, I review the Osprey Porter 46, a 46L bag that Osprey claims is the largest airline carry-on compatible bag out there. I’ve used this bag for many years as I love its key feature: being able convert the bag from a duffle to a backpack quickly - very important when traveling from city to city. I walk through the features of the bag (the good and the bad), the reasons why you are able to get on most airlines with it, and go over the updates Osprey made to it in the current model. All, of course, while making you laugh.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Features
01:51 How to convert it into a backpack
02:51 U-zip
02:32 Storage
04:46 Osprey Daylite Daypack
04:56 StraightJacket compression
05:18 Handles and D-rings
05:42 Weight
05:52 Other sizes
06:10 Cons
06:33 Sustainability
06:51 Outro

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@matthewmoore5934 Жыл бұрын

Grandpa Osprey loves this bag, too. Thanks for the belly laugh.

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and dropping a comment 👍

@MrSoulMonk 9 ай бұрын

Great review with lively tidbits of humor. Subscribed!

@packtravelhike 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Welcome aboard 🤘

@jsassone1 Жыл бұрын

Super stoked. I just bought the Porter 46, then saw your video. I have some other Ospery packs that are awesome so I figured I couldnt go wrong with this pack. I really enjoyed your review and looking forward to getting the Porter for some upcoming trips. Also, I smashed that effing subscribe button! PS; Sadly, I kinda liked your meat jokes.

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope you love the bag. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! (Insert meat joke here)

@bigkaduce 6 ай бұрын

Got this pack in 2015 and it’s still going strong. I absolutely love it! My only complaint is that it’s not the most comfortable pack on the market but it works great from city to city.

@packtravelhike 6 ай бұрын

Mine has been very durable and I agree, it’s worked quite well hopping between cities!

@DmitriyAdv 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for a great review!

@packtravelhike 25 күн бұрын

Appreciate you watching! Thanks for the kind words.

@rkoby42 9 ай бұрын

I have had this bag for years. I have the old version and am considering buying the new version. It is a terrific bag for traveling. On a month long trip in Europe I took this bag and a small Tumi roller suitcase. I felt totally portable.

@packtravelhike 9 ай бұрын

I had an awesome experience with it too! Thanks for sharing.

@DarkShogun16 Ай бұрын

I havnt used mine on a plane yet but i do strap it down to my motorcycle for several day trips and its amazing.

@packtravelhike 27 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting.

@RDS617 5 ай бұрын

Love this pack just got back from a 2 month Thailand trip. I put a small 20L pack inside for day trips. Never had to pay for check in bag always carry on so saved money on flights. My only issue is it’s a little short for my 21” torso but it’s not a deal breaker and wish it had a water bottle holder. 20-25lbs carries perfect but I have over stuffed it with over 30lbs

@packtravelhike 5 ай бұрын

Awesome way to save money! A water bottle holder would be nice but I remedied that by buying a Vapur collapsable bottle that has a built in carabiner which I have attached to the loop where the strap would go.

@rabbithole8592 4 ай бұрын

After comparing the Farpoint 40 and the Porter 46, I've come to the conclusion that the Porter is not only a better design but also better quality. I thought the Farpoint was an awesome bag until I began looking into the Porter. I'm going to grab one end of the month. I plan on doing some traveling this spring/summer. One bag travel is my style! 👍

@packtravelhike 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic. Thanks for weighing in!

@robstemp4726 Жыл бұрын

I have had my Osprey Porter 46 since 2013. Quality is absolutely amazing, It has been on travels over the past decade, and all airlines have let it carry-on, especially S.E Asia. it's missing the laptop compartment, attachments at the top of the harness for more comfort, and the front layer pocket. Now looking for something for a new laptop, though can't seem to find the updated version anywhere, may consider the farpoint 40 which is smaller and lacks the inside side pocket, though also has laptop pocket (supposedly 16") and looks like a more comfortable harness, especially in hot weather.

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Definitely depends on your needs. The Farpoint 40 is 6 liters smaller and still weighs a bit more. But that may be more important to you if you like that back of the Farpoint.

@jonathantejada457 Жыл бұрын

Hi i will travel to Europe in 4 months and i have a Osprey Porter 46L. ¿Have you to travel to Europe with Osprey Porter 46L?¿How was ypur experiences? i ask why in Europe the low cost airlines measure personal luggage. I will appreciate your answer.

@abdulazizalkuhayli6381 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us, the only thing to mention is that American airlines are less strict on dimensions and wight compared to European and Middle Eastern airlines.

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

For sure! But I’ve travelled overseas with it too. They tend to look at roller bags before backpacks. I put my coat/layers on if need be and then put them back in the bag once on the jetway. Always a risk, but just plan for it 👍

@sophieharris1105 7 ай бұрын

I took the 2017 model to 8 countries and I finally replaced it with the new one. It’s still in great shape, just a dirty because for some reason they made a lime green one back then and I chose it

@packtravelhike 7 ай бұрын

How does the new one compare?

@AtmosJourney Жыл бұрын

I'll use my 40L Osprey Ozone trolley bag with wheels for city travels. I never have a Porter yet but will try to get one someday or Farpoint 40L. Would you recommend Farpoint?

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

The Osprey Ozone 40L is quite a bit heavier than both the Porter and the Farpoint. When you add wheels and telescoping components you also run the risk of more things breaking. It's all about risk, reward, and everyday importance of use. The downside (to some) of the Porter and Farpoint is that you have to carry that weight on your back. The Farpoint 40 is 6 liters smaller and is a bit heavier than the Porter 46. So again, a bit different uses. Depends on where you are going, how much you pack, and the key features that matter most to you!

@sonofabinch Жыл бұрын

I've travelled the world several times over with this bag. The only times it has not fit in the overhead is when I'm flying on a smaller Embraer or Bombardier jet. If I'm worried about that, I pack lighter, and it will cinch down as small as I need. I have the new-ish version where the laptop pocket is on the back, accessed from the top. My only complaint is that the straps are made for narrower shoulders than God gave me. I purchased the Farpoint 40 thinking to solve that problem, but I'm returning it because the Porter 46 just packs so well, and everything tucks away so perfectly. Does anyone know if Osprey improved the straps on the Porter 46 in the latest version? If not, has anyone experimented with replacing the straps with aftermarket straps?

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Love this comment. Thanks for sharing your experience. I also have very broad shoulders. Didn’t have any issues on the older model but hoping someone can help answer your question about aftermarket straps!

@adamtaylor7722 Жыл бұрын

Going on a 2 and a half week trip to Europe, I will be staying in hostels and will be on the move a lot, do u think this bag will be good for that or do u recommend going a little smaller?

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

I LOVED it on similar trips I took. Easy to put on your back when you need to hop trains, can tuck that straps in when storing it and easy access to clothes. I took it with me on a 2 week Italy/Spain trip where I stayed in Hostels.

@yawangle90 4 ай бұрын

4:09 laptop compartment on the far side was not only bad for weight distribution, but also exposed the corner of laptop to external force, which cracked the screen of my Surface Pro when I set the fully packed bag down.

@packtravelhike 4 ай бұрын

Oh man! Sorry to hear that. For sure was a bad design.

@jessicafricker7124 Ай бұрын

I'm looking for a bag to take as a carry-on to Europe this summer, and plan to be flying Lufthansa and ITA Airways. I really love this pack design and style, but should I be worried about the 46 X 40 X 31 cm dimensions?

@packtravelhike Ай бұрын

Definitely check the carrier for their dimensions limit. With that said, if you don’t stuff it to the max, they usually ignore backpacks. Worst case you can throw a couple layers on as you get onto the plane if need be.

@JohnELemmenes 11 ай бұрын

The Porter 46 seems ideal for being designed to carry everything I would need for over seas travel while allowing me to remove some bulkier stuff, CPAP camera and after cinching down meet the strictest carry-on dimensions. I like the organization the multiple pockets provide and the slightly more squarish interior dimensions which allows more flexibility in packing. My only concern is in knowing whether or not the insubstantial hip belt has been upgraded to a more supportive wrap around design as is found in the Farpoint 40. Can anyone answer that for me?

@packtravelhike 11 ай бұрын

Great question! Maybe someone here can weigh in. I don’t have the Farpoint 40 in front of me but they seem similar. Not super substantial but not a flimsy hip belt you would see on something super cheap.

@marinrodriguez7729 Ай бұрын

I just did a very thorough comparison of the farpoint 40 and the new Porter 46. As a point of comparison I am an experienced backcountry backpacker as well as having done my fair bit of European train/travel backpacking in my younger days. I have to say that the Farpoint has much more substantial shoulder straps and waist belt than the porter. Enough so that it could double as a trekking backpack or even a long wkend wilderness backpack in a pinch. They have had to redesign how the waist belt and shoulder straps stow away opting to use a zipper flap that encloses the straps instead of having them tuck away. The Farpoint straps/belt rival the Osprey line of wilderness oriented backpacks now. I did opt for the Porter as 1-it was mis-marked in my local outdoor retailer as being 30% off (making it a relative bargain in my eyes) and 2-I never plan on needing the substantial shoulder strap/waist belt set up on the Farpoint. It is def a trade off and I opted for the extra pockets and space at the expense of the straps. In the end, its still an Osprey and will hopefully hold up for many years to come!

@sbkpilot1 7 ай бұрын

Been using the old version for years. Upgrading crossed my mind but my current bag is holding up so well it would only be due to the laptop compartment moving to the rear.. not sure if that is worth it to me, I carry a 3 lb laptop so not too heavy :) Thanks for the review. Btw, I just visited my REI today and the bag is now called the "Sojourn Porter 46" which confused me a bit at first.

@packtravelhike 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Not sure why they thought putting the laptop on the outside pocket was a good idea originally. But glad they fixed it.

@KingFozzie1 8 ай бұрын

So this is the Farpoint killer? I was just about ready to get that one but now I’m tempted. If you could pick one thing, what would that be to make my decision swing towards the porter?

@packtravelhike 8 ай бұрын

I, personally, value organization. While the Porter could do a better job with it, there is some.

@marinrodriguez7729 Ай бұрын

It may also come down to body type and size. I think there will always be a need to travel packs in smaller dimensions, especially for people of smaller stature.

@tbone541 Ай бұрын

Can you tell me what high quality backpack bag I should look at for a carry on that will pass the airport size restrictions?

@packtravelhike Ай бұрын

I haven’t had a problem with this one. There are smaller bags for sure, but this one will fit the most of all of the ones I’ve seen if that’s of interest to you.

@devyndelbalso766 9 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me how this is vs the new fairpoint 55 which everyone is saying the new design is also carry on compatible ? Would be using it for a Europe travel bag thanks!

@packtravelhike 9 ай бұрын

Technically, based on the sizes listed on Osprey’s website it would. However, I wouldn’t overfill it or you will get some looks from personnel at the gate. I’ve never travelled with the Fairpoint 55 but I also air on the side of being safe size wise. If you don’t pack the very top of it you can squish it down when they have you put it in the bag size checker.

@packtravelhike 9 ай бұрын

It also depends on what airline you fly. The budget airlines in Europe are notorious for having very small dimensions bags must adhere to. Be sure to check out the website of the airline you plan on flying for their rules, dimensions and regulations.

@lucilaconiglio8104 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this bag for a 5'3 woman? I am organizing a one-month trip to Europe and I am between a Carry-On Bag or a personal item-size bag with a trolley carry-on.

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Possibly! They also make a Porter 30 which is of course smaller, but also fits less stuff. Trolley carry-ons, while convenient, can also break which would be unfortunate if you were in the middle of a trip. (i.e. broken wheel from cobblestones) If you are near a store that sells the bag (like REI) you could stop by and see if it feels big. The weight and size will fluctuate depending on how you pack it. Hope this helps! Thanks for commenting.

@lucilaconiglio8104 Жыл бұрын

@@packtravelhike I ended up buying the Porter 46! Now I have to wait one month or so until it gets shipped to my country from the US :) This review really helped, thanks! Best regards from Argentina

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Glad it helped you out. You’ll have to report back here how it fits. Hello Argentina 👋

@stacysaha1385 9 ай бұрын

I am just 5 feet and the porter46 is a bit long for my torso. Having said that I have had mine since 2018, have used it for trains, busses and flights In the US and Asia mostly, but also recent trips to American samoa and Morocco. It is my absolute favorite bag and goes with me everywhere. The quality is a amazing and the straight jacket sides are awesome at protecting fragile contents. I just bought the new sojourner version for my daughter who has the porter 30, but is finding that too small, the more she travels.

@matthewdinh9892 6 ай бұрын

Could i use the porter 46 as a personal item underneath the seat of an airplane?

@packtravelhike 6 ай бұрын

I have!

@marinrodriguez7729 Ай бұрын

Here's thought based on the adage that wear black is slimming😂 A black backpack may not actually be small(er) in real life dimensions, but if u pack it up smartly and cinch things down it will LOOK smaller due to the optical illusion that the color black plays on your eyes. This will allow u to get away with being maybe a bit over dimensions and avoid checked bag fees!

@packtravelhike Ай бұрын

For sure. And if you don’t carry it in a way that looks super full or very heavy, people usually don’t bat an eye at the idea that you are just wearing a regular sized backpack. Whereas if you wear a “backpacking” backpack, the optics is that it’s stuffed full of all the things you would ever need to survive forever.

@user-dh6do8vn6i Жыл бұрын

What year did you buy yours?

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

My guess would be 2015.

@larazabkar7362 10 ай бұрын

Have anyone experience discomfort with this backpack regarding that "pocket" where hip straps are? When you put it on the floor and then pick it back up for example, this "pocket" becomes bulky/sticking out and can cause a discomfort on your lower back?

@packtravelhike 10 ай бұрын

I haven’t noticed the “pockets at all”. It’s been very comfortable in that regard!

@larazabkar7362 10 ай бұрын

to me it always happened, of course backpack was always very full. And when you put it on the floor standing up, so that it compresses down and causes to squeeze this pocket. Even when I pick it back up, it doesn't even with a back of a backpack :(. @@packtravelhike

@packtravelhike 10 ай бұрын

Interesting. Mine holds it shape very well. It’s somewhat hard and structured. Wonder why yours sounds different.

@TomasKallstrom 4 ай бұрын

Which 45 liter do you recommend?

@packtravelhike 4 ай бұрын

Don’t want to carry that extra liter eh?

@jonathantejada457 Жыл бұрын

@packtravelhike Жыл бұрын

Yep! I went many places in Europe and had no problem getting on the budget airlines with mine. Just make sure you don’t make it SUPER full and it shouldn’t be a problem.