Osprey Sojourn Porter 30 Travel Pack
Make packing for your next overnight trip a breeze with the Osprey Sojourn Porter 30 travel pack. It combines the comfort and convenience of a backpack with the simplicity and storage of a duffel.
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- Made from heavy-duty, bluesign®-approved, recycled high-tenacity and ballistic materials for long-lasting durability
- Comfortable AirScape™ back panel keeps you cool and dry when you're on the go
- Stowaway harness and hipbelt deploy for a backpack-style carry or can be tucked away for safekeeping
- Unique StraightJacket straps compress the interior to maximize space, enhance ergonomics, and provide extra padding and load control
- Padded sidewalls offer additional protection
- Interior mesh and liner pockets for organization
- TSID luggage registration included
- 4 small loops on the front of the bag allow you to attach a smaller daypack; compatible with Osprey Daylite™ and Farpoint™/Fairview™ daypacks
- This item meets carry-on size restrictions for most airlines (size not to exceed 45 linear inches when adding L+W+H; this is subject to change, so check with your airline)
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View the Osprey Porter Product LineView all Osprey Travel Packs| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 30 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 1,831 cubic inches |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 3 + main compartment |
| Laptop Compartment | Yes |
| Fits Laptop Size (in.) | 16 inches |
| Carry-On | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 15-21 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 24-47 inches |
| Material(s) | 460-denier, high-tenacity recycled nylon (bluesign approved) |
| Frame Material | Ridge foam |
| Dimensions | 17.5 x 14.6 x 10.6 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
| Sustainability | Product meets the bluesign® criteria Contains recycled materials |
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Great travel backpack
I originally purchased this backpack for a 2 week trip to Romania. I am a fairly small woman and most 40L backpacks seem too long for me. This one was perfect for my needs and I am getting ready to take it on another 2 week trip. I was able to pack enough clothes for a range of temperatures summer/fall and still have some room for souvenirs. The materials are very good quality and I like the ability to tuck the straps into the pockets if needed. This pack is incredibly sturdy. I also just noticed that the front chest strap includes a safety whistle on the buckle. Another important feature for me was the large mesh water bottle pocket on one side.
What you need to know about this pack after 275 flights
I am an avid Business and leisure traveler of planes, trains, and automobiles. Okay, this pack is my absolute travel companion we have shared. As already mentioned, 275 flights, and this Porter 30L pack looks great. Osprey, you heard the feedback, and your modes to this pack had me running back to change this 1 1/2 yr old Porter pack out for the current SoJourn now. The new features water bottle pocket, vented back, and compression straps in the main pocket are perfect. I am so stocked. This pack has many flights in front of it, and it's built for the challenge. Thank you for making traveling a bit easier.
Packs a lot into a carry-on size bag
Well built and durable. Exactly meets international carrier size requirements. The pack pack straps deploy easily and are comfortable. More internal pockets than you might have need, and one outside stretch pocket that is good for a small water bottle or small umbrella depending on need. Makes international travel possible without checked baggage.
Fantastic smaller travel pack for smaller women
I can't say enough good things about this pack! I took it on a two-week fall trip to Europe and carried this as my only luggage besides a small crossbody for wallet, notebook, etc. I am a 5'3" 125 lb woman and tried a bunch of carry-on-compatible travel packs before settling on this one. I compared it to the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L (great layout/function) and the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L (well made, but too much space devoted to laptop, etc., for my needs). Neither of those was as comfortable to carry (straps vs. breasts!) as the Sojourn--this pack has load lifters (made a huge difference to comfort) and a nice waist belt. It's shorter than the other too, which made it a better fit for me. Also the compression straps (inside and outside the pack) are useful. My partner (5'8" male) and I even used this pack for some long day hikes we took; the straps let you you cinch down the pack if there's not much in it (definitely not possible for the Cotopaxi). My partner ended up getting the Sojourn 46 for his travel pack and also loved it. Fully loaded, that one was unwieldy on me, so I went with the smaller pack and packed light.
Exceeded my expectations
I purchased this pack to accompany a checked Osprey wheeled bag (half full) for a three week trip to Europe. We had tight flight connections and missing a connection would have likely led to a ~3 day delay in getting our bags. Additionally, a couple of our flights were on budget European airlines that have tighter carry on restrictions. So the strategy was to use the Osprey Porter 30L to carry on several days worth of clothes and other essentials in case our checked bags didn't make it. In this regard, the Porter 30L "knocked it out of the park." I actually purchased three bags (Osprey Farpoint 40L and both the Osprey Porter 30L and 46L) and returned the other two. When comparing the bags, I was concerned that the Farpoint 40L and Porter 46L may not have been permitted as carry on with the budget airlines. Also, the Farpoint 40L did not give much additional space over the Porter 30L as it has a more extensive/bulkier harness/frame system which is a more comfortable than the harness on the Porter series. I packed two pairs of pants, a pair of shorts, several pairs of socks/underwear, down vest, running shoes, three or four shirts, laptop, large toiletry bag, a Peak Design tech pouch (carrying adapters, plugs, cables), documents, cycling water bottle, and guide book in the Porter 30L. Yes, the pack was full, but easy to carry on my back and fit in the overhead bin with plenty of room to spare. This pack is amazingly space efficient. While some reviews mention lack of organizational pockets, personally I did not find that the case. The pants went in the bottom secured with the built in straps. Socks went in one internal side pocket, underwear in the other internal side pocket, shirts in a lightweight packing cube above the pants with room for the toiletry bag/tech pouch on top of that. Documents and guide book went in the large outside front pocket which has several internal dividers for phone, pen, keys, Airtag, etc.. Laptop went in to the well protected dedicated laptop sleeve on the harness side. There is also an easily accessible external pouch on the top of the pack where I kept glasses/sunglasses. The main zippers have protective security loops that make it challenging for pickpockets. Some additional observations post trip... The pack is very well made and showed almost no wear at the end of the trip. I also liked that the color (green) was muted and the branding wasn't "in your face" as with some other manufacturers as I like to be a bit discreet when on the road. The harness system does a good job in supporting the weight, but is not as supportive as a true backpacking harness system or probably the harness of the Farpoint series. In retrospect, the budget airlines may have accepted the the Farpoint 40L and/or the Porter 46L if they weren't fully packed. The packs compress well with the Osprey "Straight Jacket" compression system. However, based on stated baggage regulations, budget airlines could refuse you using the 46L or Farpoint 40L as a carry on. As an experiment, on the flight home I packed a little less in the Osprey Porter 30L, pulled out my laptop when sitting in my seat and had no issue tucking the Porter 30L underneath the seat in front of me rather than the overhead bin. I don't think the Porter has a strap to secure the bag to the handle of a roller suitcase and such a strap would have been very helpful. Once home, I wondered could I have done the entire three week trip with just the Porter 30L? Possibly, but it would have been very restrictive (always needing to wear my hiking boot when on the go, doing laundry frequently, no foul weather/winter clothing). However, for a multi day trip maybe up to a week this will replace my wheeled carry on. I'm also pondering getting the Porter 46L for when I need some more room for winter clothes and won't be flying on a budget airline. In closing, I think Osprey makes well designed/rugged travel luggage. Our family has purchased/used at least six Osprey wheeled Shuttle series bags over the last 15+ years. The zipper pulls tend to break with age, and Osprey customer support has been slow to send replacements. Other than that, we've had no issues.
Great pack for me!
This Osprey Sojourn 30L pack replaced a worn-out Ogio from 15 years ago. Did a lot of research/video viewing, bought in-store. I love it, so far. For me, this is more used as luggage than for hardcore backpacking, tho I’m sure it’s good at the latter. I use for 2-4 day trips, or as carryon when longer trips require a suitcase. You can pack the shoulder/waist harnesses into built-in sleeves to make it loaf-shaped, carry-able by side handle - easy to throw into a vehicle or overhead bin. When used as a backpack, can tuck the padded waist belt into the unit if it’s not needed. Shoulder straps have been comfy and breathable, as has been the back, in my minimal use as backpack. Initially I was skeptical about the front compression straps, but if you’re packing in enough stuff it looks fine. I’ll be interested to see if I can shove this under an airplane seat, if moderately-filled with electronic gear/book/flight snacks :) Quality feels solid, as I was expecting from having used an Osprey 24L daypack for a decade. Like I said to the guy in the REI - there’s just so many great options to choose from, anymore! I’m happy with this pack, for my needs.
Definitely a keeper!
This Osprey Sojourn Porter 30 is perfect! For months I have been seriously looking for the kind of backpack that exactly suits my purpose. I want the ability to be well-prepared and self-sufficient should that become necessary in an emergency. So, my pack needs to be light enough for me, a small woman (5’4”, 120#, 72 yo), to be able to carry for long distances but still hold a few days worth of clothes, tech, toiletries, meds, etc. I watched 50+ reviews and ordered several high-end packs of similar capacity and weight, trying them on and inevitably being disappointed. They all frustratingly had characteristics that are deal-breakers for me: huge, hard to manipulate waist buckles not comfortably operable by my small hands; load lifters that are not sufficiently adjustable to bring the pack close enough to my upper back to relieve the downward pull/stress on my neck; shoulder straps that are so unnecessarily wide that they rub painfully up against the sides of my neck and smush the girls; super expensive; and a lot more. I prioritized functional load lifters, adequate waist belt, stowable harness, adjustable sternum strap on a rail, and sturdy construction at a reasonable cost. This Osprey is the only pack that has everything I had originally wanted except a luggage pass through and since I have lots of other great bags for flying and this one is probably for walking and car travel anyway, that’s not a problem for me; it would, however, easily fit under an airplane seat if needed as a personal item. I rate the pack 10/10. Fast shipping from REI came 4 days early. Thank you Osprey and REI!
Perfect for travel
This osprey bag has been all over the world with me. It's light in weight and has multiple storage areas. I've never had a problem finding what I need in it as the storage compartments are not impossibly deep. Honestly there is nothing I dislike about it. Yes its a bit pricey but well worth it.
Awesome Travel Bag
I take this bag on every flight since my purchase last year. The straps can be stored within the bag to allow for easy storage under the seat in front of you. Very sturdy. Just bought the Osprey Daylite Pack for use during the day while traveling.
Works great. But not for people with arthritis!!!
Very well made, showing expert and precise sewing and using with excellent, sturdy fabric. It safely and compactly carried my fall season clothes for visiting Croatia, from waterproof leather boots, Hoka one ones, rainjacket, puffer jacket, and clothes for a 2 week adventure trip. Everything worked just like the youtube videos promised. It even went beautifully through the checkin luggage at multiple European airports, and it only looked a bit smudged at the last luggage carousel at my home airport. I wish it had wheels. Then, perhaps I might’ve been able to help carry it up the often steep hills and 1-5 flights of stairs in the first 2 hilltop towns throughout Tuscany and Umbria, before we visited Croatia. At the third hilltop town in Italy, I left it in the car rental trunk. Unfortunately, it proved too heavy very heavy for someone like me with autoimmune disease and joint problems. So I returned it.