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This pack is legendary. Lasted me 6 years now and still kicking. Strap system in front is ultra secure even if zippers break (unlikely.) Wide hip belt really takes weight off shoulders too.
I don't have this one but I do have a much smaller one I use for mtn biking that I had for I don't know 10-15 years before one of the zippers destroyed itself. Sent it in through their amazing forever no questions ask warranty and they sent me a brand new one. Great company.
The Farpoint 40L is a rugged travel backpack built for carry on trips and long days on foot, with standout comfort from the wide hip belt and strong shoulder support. It has proven durable over years of use, and the secure front strap system and Osprey warranty add confidence. Packing cubes help because organization is sparse, with only a top pocket and a front pouch. The rigid frame and full load can make it bulky under airline seats, so it works best when your airline and packing style can handle the size.
Travelers who want a carry-on backpack for long walking days, because the hip belt and ergonomics stay comfortable while carrying weight across cities and airports.
It can fit under some airline seats when not fully packed, but the rigid frame and 22 x 14 x 9 size mean it often exceeds personal-item limits and may stick out. It is safer as a carry-on, especially on strict budget airlines.
It works well for long travel days and multi-week trips, with strong hip-belt support and good ergonomics for carrying weight around cities. The tradeoff is that a fully loaded 40L can feel heavy, so it is better suited to carry-on travel than all-day heavy backpacking.
Organization is minimal: it has one top pocket, one unsecured front pouch, and limited internal pockets. Packing cubes help a lot, and the bag is better for open, simple packing than for lots of small items.
The bag has a 2025 revision with minor changes such as pocket shape and some material updates, but it is still fundamentally the same design. Some units being sold are reportedly 2024 stock rather than the updated 2025 version.
The differences are minor, mainly torso length and strap curve. The men's Farpoint and women's Fairview are otherwise very similar, so the better choice is usually the one that fits the wearer more comfortably.
is it been considered as a backpack or a large item for carry on? I usually have 20 inch roller luggage and a computer backpack as carryon, not sure is it a problem if I get 20 inch roller luggage and this 40L bag
Most backpacks will be allowed as personal items...most of the time. It depends on how fully it is packed and which airlines your fly. 28-32l is the sweetspot imho for personal item bags.
When placed under the seat is definitely sticks out some, never been hassled over it but it gets noticed. The back is fairly rigid so it cannot be compressed much vertically.
I fly domestic and international all the time using this as my personal item. You should have no issues as long as you can put it under your seat (if you max out it's capacity, it may not fit under a seat, so be strategic). I hate checking a bag, so I've mastered the art of traveling with only carry-on and a personal item. I typically use the Osprey and a roll-on, but I just came back from a 7 day business trip to Cairo using this and a convertible garment bag (https://a.co/d/3glIXOz).
Personal item dimensions are 18x14x8 at most. Unpacked farpoint is 22x14x9. People like you are the problem.
This pack is legendary. Lasted me 6 years now and still kicking. Strap system in front is ultra secure even if zippers break (unlikely.) Wide hip belt really takes weight off shoulders too.
Agreed came in here to comment I've had this on a SD for like 10 years and still absolutely love it, Going very strong. Travel with it always.
Edit - and yes I've never had a problem with them allowing it under the seat. If completley stuffed your legs will be cramped trying to get your leg under the sides of it but yeah it works as personal item.
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The Farpoint 40 arrived. It looks well made but quite heavy. The lack of organization is a bit disappointing. I tried it on after packing about 12 pounds of stuff in it. It felt heavy. I did try all the adjustments which helped but I could still feel the weight and could not imagine myself walking very long distance with it or have it on my back all the time. I am pretty sure it is more comfortable than most other backpacks if I had to carry the same weight but I think I would probably rather drag a roller carryon luggage and forego the convenience of being able to go anywhere anytime and not worrying about luggage storage. Am I missing anything here? Should I return this well regarded bag bought at such a good price? Thanks.
I have been eyeing this bag for a while, can't pass on this price. I assume it's the new current version?
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It is not. There is a 2025 revision. You can see them on the osprey site. Seems like minor changes like pocket shape and some material changes. Still fundamentally the same bag
Can confirm: I received the 2024 version. Not the updated 2025.
The Farpoint 40 arrived. It looks well made but quite heavy. The lack of organization is a bit disappointing. I tried it on after packing about 12 pounds of stuff in it. It felt heavy. I did try all the adjustments which helped but I could still feel the weight and could not imagine myself walking very long distance with it or have it on my back all the time. I am pretty sure it is more comfortable than most other backpacks if I had to carry the same weight but I think I would probably rather drag a roller carryon luggage and forego the convenience of being able to go anywhere anytime and not worrying about luggage storage. Am I missing anything here? Should I return this well regarded bag bought at such a good price? Thanks.
I don't think you are missing anything, it just doesn't fit your needs. I see this as a bag that helps navigate a city environment. If going car to plane to car a roller is great. I find rollers irritating going public transit to plane to public transit. Lack of organization is a pretty common feature of these big open hole type bags. I wouldn't mind another mesh pocket or something. For something with more organization but a similar build type check out the REI rucksack 40.
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The Farpoint 40L is a rugged travel backpack built for carry on trips and long days on foot, with standout comfort from the wide hip belt and strong shoulder support. It has proven durable over years of use, and the secure front strap system and Osprey warranty add confidence. Packing cubes help because organization is sparse, with only a top pocket and a front pouch. The rigid frame and full load can make it bulky under airline seats, so it works best when your airline and packing style can handle the size.
The bag can work as a personal item when it fits under the seat.
The wide hip belt can transfer weight off shoulders during long days of walking.
The front strap system can stay secure even if zippers fail later on.
Osprey's warranty reportedly replaced a failed zipper with a brand-new pack.
The pack can feel heavy when fully loaded, which can strain shoulders and back.
The bag can have poor organization with only a top pocket and an unsecured front pouch.
The bag may stick out under the seat because the back is fairly rigid.
Budget airlines may reject it at the gate because the internal wire frame can prevent fitting the checker bin.
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Edit - and yes I've never had a problem with them allowing it under the seat. If completley stuffed your legs will be cramped trying to get your leg under the sides of it but yeah it works as personal item.
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Seems like they were just trying to move old stock.
A comparison can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peNOWAO
https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/c...025_model/
Can confirm: I received the 2024 version. Not the updated 2025.
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