Farpoint 55 vs Farpoint 40
Several posters have pointed out that the Farpoint 55 is just the Farpoint 40 with an Osprey Daylite daypack bundled with it. However, this isn't entirely true. The Farpoint 55 removes the laptop sleeve, top pouch, and front pocket, assuming you will be using the daypack for these features. However, it does have an additional internal organizational pocket.
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Osprey Farpoint 40L Travel Pack
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The material is very durable, and the carry straps are pretty decent considering they are stowable.
If you're not familiar with these types of bags, the 3.5lbs weight might be surprising, but durability comes at a price.
Some things to note:
- It's a frequent contender for best carry-on, travel backpack for one-bag travel
- It's not carry-on compliant everywhere; if you overpack it, you run the chance of having to check your bag
- It will not fit in the personal item "will it fit?" box, nor will it fit under your seat without sticking out, even when packed modestly
- Make sure to buy this newer version with the the laptop sleeve by your back - the one from the 2020s and earlier had the laptop compartment up in the front, which was not great for weight and compression reasons
If you want something that, when packed modestly, could still pass as a personal item for stowing under the seat, and has a laptop sleeve, look in the 25-30L range. My personal choice is the Osprey Porter 30.
I ran upon this handy one-bag comparison sheet [google.com] via Reddit a while back, and it might be worth your time to look at it if you are still considering your options.
These are my recommendations for backpacks.
Checked: 65-85L pack for the checked bag if backpacking. If you want is smaller, most allow removing the top, and they have lashing straps to secure the load. I always put my backpack in a laundry bag when traveling to keep it from getting the straps damaged in the conveyor belts. For car travel, perhaps you'd prefer a roller luggage.
Carry-on bag: Cheap and good. The frame is vastly inferior to the Osprey posted if you are backpacking and carrying it every where, but it's still comfortable to carry, and packed full it fits as a carry-on without the threat of being charged hundreds more dollars due to trying to circumvent restrictions with the bigger bag. Nice little luggage for a small sports car too. International travel often has bags 1" shorter than domestic, so pick accordingly.
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Personal item: This lets you take budget flights, like Allegiant, with no checked or carryon. It also packs away in a carryon or checked bag to work as a day bag at your destination. I own three since they make good dedicated bags (one for dog stuff etc.) and i buy them on sale for $20 when they come around.:
https://www.rei.com/product/22790...sh-18-pack
Now for a daytrip with kids and a dog that dont carry their own stuff, this 40L is wonderful. It will fit water, camera equipment, food, drinks, and can stow some jackets.
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Good point - the 40L is more of a stand alone pack (external storage flap, top zipper pouch, laptop sleeve). TBH, I like the external flap (nice for a rain jacket) and the top pouch (liquids for security/TSA). I actually wish I didn't have the laptop sleeve as it takes space and I almost never use it.
You'd have to underpack it by good amount for this to be able to fit under the seat. And that's if the airplane lets you to begin with.
The material is very durable, and the carry straps are pretty decent considering they are stowable.
If you're not familiar with these types of bags, the 3.5lbs weight might be surprising, but durability comes at a price.
Some things to note:
- It's a frequent contender for best carry-on, travel backpack for one-bag travel
- It's not carry-on compliant everywhere; if you overpack it, you run the chance of having to check your bag
- It will not fit in the personal item "will it fit?" box, nor will it fit under your seat without sticking out, even when packed modestly
- Make sure to buy this newer version with the the laptop sleeve by your back - the one from the 2020s and earlier had the laptop compartment up in the front, which was not great for weight and compression reasons
If you want something that, when packed modestly, could still pass as a personal item for stowing under the seat, and has a laptop sleeve, look in the 25-30L range. My personal choice is the Osprey Porter 30.
I ran upon this handy one-bag comparison sheet [google.com] via Reddit a while back, and it might be worth your time to look at it if you are still considering your options.
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The material is very durable, and the carry straps are pretty decent considering they are stowable.
If you're not familiar with these types of bags, the 3.5lbs weight might be surprising, but durability comes at a price.
Some things to note:
- It's a frequent contender for best carry-on, travel backpack for one-bag travel
- It's not carry-on compliant everywhere; if you overpack it, you run the chance of having to check your bag
- It will not fit in the personal item "will it fit?" box, nor will it fit under your seat without sticking out, even when packed modestly
- Make sure to buy this newer version with the the laptop sleeve by your back - the one from the 2020s and earlier had the laptop compartment up in the front, which was not great for weight and compression reasons
If you want something that, when packed modestly, could still pass as a personal item for stowing under the seat, and has a laptop sleeve, look in the 25-30L range. My personal choice is the Osprey Porter 30.
I ran upon this handy one-bag comparison sheet [google.com] via Reddit a while back, and it might be worth your time to look at it if you are still considering your options.
Also - what size do you recommend for weekend/car trips. Thanks!
I finally bit on this deal for beach outings. My 25L daypack wasn't cutting it space-wise any longer, so I've been using the Osprey Hikelite 32 top loader for a while, but I just can't stand getting stuff in and out constantly from the top at the beach. I think this would be a perfect beach day bag. lay it flat and have your beverage and food, camera/etc all out of the sun but still easily accessible.
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