Airporter

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Effective protection for your pack, from check-in to baggage claim.

Osprey says: 

Tuned for travel, the AirPorter is a backpack travel cover to keep your backpacking, trekking or hiking pack protected while in transit, be it by taxi, train or plane. Its lockable zipper provides added security and an improved shoulder strap makes lugging it to and fro a breeze. Comes in three sizes. Small fits packs up to 50 liters in volume. Medium fits packs 45-75 liters in volume.

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Our Verdict

The Osprey Airporter is a straightforward, dependable barrier between your pack and the rigors of travel, keeping your bag intact and your gear where it should be throughout the journey.

The fabric feels reassuringly tough, with just enough stiffness to maintain shape while still packing down into itself neatly. The grab handles are solid and well-positioned, though I wouldn’t rely on the shoulder strap for anything more than short distances—it does the job, but isn’t ideal for heavier loads. Lockable zips and an ID window are useful additions, and the Airporter works well as a soft duffel when needed.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Improved shoulder strap function, left/right
• Protects backpacks when traveling or checking in at airports
• Works as a packable duffel to carry extra gear
• Large lockable zipper opening for easy loading and security
• Top and side grab handles
• ID card window
• Packs into itself

Specifications

Small:

• Weighs: 412g
• Volume: 5492 IN 3 / 90 L
• Dimensions: 30.31H X 13.78W X 12.6D IN. | 77H X 35W X 32D CM

Medium:

• Weighs: 484g
• Volume: 8482 IN 3 / 139 L
• Dimensions: 34.25H X 15.35W X 14.57D IN. | 87H X 39W X 37D CM

Material & Construction

• MAIN – bluesign® approved 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity double ripstop nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS

Help & advice:

• Recycled Content in Outdoor Gear
• Why is ‘PFC Free’ Important?
• The Time Savers Guide to PFC Free
• The Bluesign System