Suggestion: Even though the little tears are not getting bigger, you may want to get some "Tenacious Tape" and cover them up. That will help them *not* grow, restore water resistance, and prevent accidentally snagging the little hole on anything.
Lifetime warranty worked well for me, I got my osprey nebula in 2016 and in 2023 (exactly 7 years later) I bring it to official distributor in Jakarta, Indonesia. They wrote down what need to be fixed, and after a month I got it back repaired, they changed whole back of it, shoulder straps, top handle, front mesh and main zip, some parts looks abit different than before e.g. main zip become black but it is same strong as before and it was absolutely free. I'm still using it now almost every day, overall very happy with nebula, I love many compartments, orange color inside, proper laptop pocket, and overall it's good size for dauly use and few days trips
I’m 5’7” woman traveling with the s/m model. Works well but be aware that when it’s fully packed, it will not fit into smaller regional airplane overheads, so gate checking is needed.
Not sure if it has been commented yet, but the new models of Farpoints and Porters moved the laptop to the back of the bag, which is lockable, now the bag is more balanced and the risk of breaking the lap top is reduced. the only down side is that the front pocket is not longer lockable, so if you have to say check in the bag, you can't put anything in that pocket as it can be open easily. The main pocket still lockable.
I concur, I’ve taken mine to Scotland, Ireland, England, Belgium & France with no issues, always as carry on & never checked baggage, great review & I’m very pleased with it, especially like the balance & the 2 large handy mesh bottle compartments!
I think a lot of people don't understand the purpose of a travel backpack. I brought my Farpoint 40 through SEA and hoped from hostel to hostel. My friends just brought hiking backpacks. When moving between hostels, my friends would have to unload everything to find what they needed while I just had to open my pack and just pick out what I needed and close it up. It was so easy for me because I didn't have to unload everything. I also flew a couple of times during my trip and am glad that I don't have to be concerned about checking in my bag. I really don't want to push the limit and have my pack go through check-in. I worked for the airline before and I know how workers move your bag without regard to breaking the contents inside the luggage. I got the S/M size. It feels like I have a 35L rather than a 38L or a 40L. 35L was just enough and I had room to spare throughout my trip. I didn't carry anything valuable (ie laptop) and I didn't buy any souvenirs. If I did find something worth buying and it didn't fit in my bag, then I would ship it home. Yes its pricey, but I am not going to lug anything around throughout my trip because it can become troublesome/annoying real quick. Sometime within the next year I will try to take my Farpoint 40L hiking and overnight camp. I will have to buy lightweight gear. If it works out, then I'll try 3-4 day treks. The front two pouches can be used for hiking sticks or tent stakes. I don't think my 40L is big enough for long treks, but I'll try to make it work.
I agree. I have an Osprey backpacking pack that I don’t use for travel because it is top loading. Farpoint opens like a luggage for easy packing and unpacking.
I have been 5 times backpacking in South America 3-4 months each trip with a 75 lt who transformed to 95 lt and always wandering if its very big for my trip I am tired of thinking to carry on my shoulders every time.This summer I will backpack in Southeast Asia for 4-5 months you believe is enough ?I don't carry tents and sleeping bags or tech gadgets.
Great video! I love this bag. I bicycle commute and I use this bag everyday. I find I can easily carry tools, extra clothes, food, water, sunscreen and then I still have plenty of room for anything else my day calls for. It’s very comfortable even when fully packed. I also recommend the packing cubes as it just makes finding things easier.
To improve the water resistance of mine M/L size I use Nikwax Solar Waterproof spray on it, which makes it waterproof, hopefully. - I also have what is called a small rain cover (I think it is called), which is large enough to place the M/L into, and other things into the rain cover bag. Do not buy the medium/large rain cover because the strap will probably be too long. I'm about 6' tall. Best to test before buying. Once purchase the correct size the next thing to do is master adjusting; shoulder, chest and waist straps to balance the load perfectly to weigh less.
What a great, unbiased review! So refreshing. I'm glad to see there is a resource like this for us travelers where we don't have to listen to some corporate shill being fed lines by Northface or Nike or whoever. Thanks for doing this Tom!
Thanks you guys for a clear easy to understand and thorough review. Love the British accents ! And really appreciate the male and female take on this product, especially regarding size - thats soooo necessary and thoughtful.
That's awesome ML Korb-Leung - glad you're finding them helpful! Some packs really differ on a male and female frame for sure. Thanks for watching! 😊👍 - Rebecca
Just a tip, be sure to measure your torso. I almost bought a S/M because it mentioned that’s what the 5’7” person had in this video (I’m also 5’7”). But I measured my torso and I’m well into the M/L. Look up the Osprey bag size chart and instructions on how to measure your torso.
Hey Gus, great info, thanks for sharing your experience with us! Most packs are measured with your torso size in mind, for reference, we have all of our torso sizes over on our website here packhacker.com/about/team/ - hope you're getting on well with your Farpoint! 😊🙌 - Rebecca
Great review. I would point out that having the laptop on the outside (front) part of the backpack can be better for the laptop than if it is in a sleeve directly between your back and the fully loaded/weighted backpack. If your pack is fully loaded, any time you are leaning even slightly forward, some of that weight is pressing forward against the laptop. The larger the laptop (such as a 15" vs a 12 or 13", the more flex the case and screen will have. At minimum, you'll end up with key cap oil (from fingers) leaving squares on your screen; at worst, you can bend the laptop itself. So I prefer the less than ideal weight distribution of having the laptop on an outside sleeve.
@@PackHacker I'm considering it, but right now I use a Pacsafe Vibe 40, but it has one major flaw (aside from not enough organization pockets) - its shoulder straps cannot be shortened enough for shorter people (I'm 5'7"), so it becomes uncomfortable when heavily loaded as it sits too far down the back. www.pacsafe.com/vibe-40-anti-theft-40l-carry-on-backpack/60310100.html?cgid=carry-on-backpacks#start=1
@@PackHacker I have now used the Farpoint for several multi-week one-bag trips, and it's pretty good. I wish it had more small pockets, especially on the exterior; that one big top pocket ends up just full of all my immediate need crap, and it's a hassle to find what I need in the dark. Also, I wish the hip straps were vertically adjustable and removable. With the rest of the bag and shoulder straps fitted nicely for me, even with my short torso (5'7" tall body, longer legs and slightly shorter torso) I find that the hip straps are too high. If I use them to bind the weight (and save my shoulders), they actually are above my hips and squeezing my soft middle. So I can't use them. I'm even considering carefully cuttin them off...
Strap cover is great, no need for a backpack duffel when I checked it (bought port wine once). My absolute fave feature is the compression straps. I sit on my bag to tighten the strap to shrink the profile by half to be more carryon friendly when the gate agents eye my bag. Other than it not being able to stand up when put down on the floor, I have no complaint after using it for long travel in the last 3 years.
Thanks Nathan and Rebecca for a fantastic review! Very helpful info about this bag in particular that its dimensions are within limits for carry-on bags.
Osprey now do a female specific version of this pack called the Fairview 40. The straps and belt are cut to better fit the female form. So I would suggest any female check that version out rather than the smaller Farpoint.
Looks like a great bag... Just what I'm looking for. I've never travelled before so I'm super excited to be going in Dec 2018, I've been saving for 2 years!!
Can't go wrong with this bag. If you're into packing cubes I recommend the eagle creek spectre cubes (that I saw in this vid). Forget the whole compression bit they are marketed for. I recommend them because they are light, water-resistant and flexible inside your pack. Happy travels.
Im torn between the women fairview and this....but Rebecca seems happy with this one and it is cheaper, so I doubt the womens version is much different! Thanks for the in depth review!
We have a review of the fairview coming out soon! Spoiler alert - it's not THAT much different than the Farpoint but there a couple of notable features that come with it. Stay tuned and best of luck getting a pack!
this is one high quality review! Thanks you for that. I've been using the farpoint myself for quite some time. And I totally agree. Even tough I do think that it could be a tiny bit more comfortable around the shoulder straps.
Great long term review! Mine has held up well so far but i wish the laptop compartment was closer to your back instead of on the front.When the main compartment is loaded up the front will flex and potentially create pressure on the laptop in there. I'm 5' 8 and I recommend the larger size.
Agreed completely with the video. in general its a great bag but the cons are pretty annoying when the bag is completely full. Also having the two compression straps across the front makes it kind of difficult to pull things in and out the of the bag quickly if needed. I like this bag alot but have been looking for another option. Looking at the tortuga setout now
All good points! We haven't had a chance to review the Setout yet, but here are our thoughts on The Homebase (including some thoughts on Tortuga in general): ua-cam.com/video/sXoAi-875rI/v-deo.html Good luck!
This looks like a great pack. I’m using an osprey kestrel 48L backpack, it’s top loading. It’s a bit bothersome having to dig through my stuff and clothes even with packing cubes. I kinda like how you can open the zippers in the Farpoint and have access right away to your clothes she stuff. In the future I will definitely look into the Farpoint or porter series. But maybe more towards the Farpoint coz I want something I can trek with to Nepal
Hey Lost Under the Sky - thanks for sharing your experience with us! The clamshell design on the main compartment is super handy for giving you access to all of your items at once and it works even better if you use packing cubes. Packing cubes can also help you with a top-loading pack too as some have quick grab handles and you can get them in all different colors. You can check out our Packing Cube Guide for more info packhacker.com/guide/best-packing-cubes/ - Rebecca
Hello there! Your video was useful! Thanks a lot! Is this allowed in the UK/Europe as one small cabin bag on flights such as Ryanair/Easyjet? Any idea?
Can you do a review on the Osprey Archeon backpack? It seems like they made a travel backpack with hiking features and I was wondering about the functionality and if it is easy to carry. Thanks!
Hey Alice! We currently have no plans to review the Osprey Archeon backpack in the immediate pipeline, but I'll pass your suggestion onto the team and we'll check it out. 😊 - Rebecca
Thanks for the great review and info! We ended up opting for the Porter 30L instead of the Farpoint 40L. We purchased both, packed/unpacked each and found that we could "just about" fit as much in the Porter. We think it's partially because of the laptop placement. The Porter puts the placement along your back, versus the Farpoint which has it in the flap part. Once the laptop was in the flap, we felt that it limited how much could fit due to the more dome shape of the Farpoint...versus the rectangular shape of the Porter.
I immediately disqualified this bag from my list due to lack of side pockets for water bottles/tripod. Ended up ordering the Peak Design 45l, thank you for this channel! - also the laptop compartment being on the front.
Seems almost perfect, except for the water bottle pocket placement which I feel like could be a deal breaker for me... I really need access on the go. Was this an issue for you guys?
Hey Kobayashi360 - we've found that the access to the water bottle compartment really depends on how packed out the bag is and what size water bottle you're using. But due to the elasticated pockets, this does mean that most of the time you can fit a smaller water bottle in here. Hope this helps! 👍 - Rebecca
Got another question; the new 2019 model according to osprey they say, the laptop compartment was moved to the back of the bag like the porter series, is this true?
Hey Daniel - we've not yet seen anything to confirm this, if we do, we'll let you know! Make sure you're following us on Instagram to watch our stories where we post our new gear on 'Mail Monday' and our initial thoughts on gear we're testing too. Hope this helps! 😊👍 - Rebecca
Where did you get this information? I can't find anything. Do you have some updates according to the new model with the laptop compartment at the back? If osprey will provide a newer model soon, I would wait buying one.
I recently sent my Farpoint in for a repair, and they couldn't repair it and offered me the newer model. It's ever-so-slightly redesigned (the top outside pocket is much better!), but the laptop compartment is still in the same spot.
I'm trying to decide between the Farpoint 36L wheeled and the Osprey 36L wheeled Daylite. The Farpoint has the better backpack system but a T handle for wheeling. The Daylite has the blue sign recycled material build, stand horseshoe handle to fit luggage pass through but has detachable backpack straps and no backpack support system. The non wheeled bags are all reviewed here but don't cover the aspects that I'm trying to decide between. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Love the bag, but the aesthetic is starting to look pretty dated. I'm curious to see if Osprey reissues the Farpoint 40 in a more modern design language.
@@PackHacker There's a new version of the Farpoint/Fairview 40. It was released this fall. The look has been updated, though only slightly. The big changes are: an adjustable strap system that makes it one-size-fits-all, the laptop compartment has been moved to sit flush against the back with a dedicated zipper opening, and the two mesh outside pockets have been replaced with a single pocket.
Hi, I really love your review which was very clear and informative. I wonder what your view is about carrying this pack for any length of time. I appreciate that this is mainly designed to be a carry on bag with some short distance carry (through city commute) capability but I would like to ask if it could also be used comfortably as a day pack once you've arrived at your destination. eg most luggage in a suitcase and this pack as a secondary carry on with usage for days out.
Hi Team, I am trying to source one of these backpacks, however since the system has been around a few years, I am having great difficulty, not on Amazon or our other sites that would normally stock camping and backpacking luggage, Is their a comparable back pack that is very very very similar to the Osprey Farpoint 40L M/L, that hides the yoke strap system, and is also a solid system and can be popped in a cabin overhead storage, If you accept this challenge then this will be your new mission, And this message will self destruct once read.
I thought Osprey's guarantee was for the lifetime of the customer, not the bag. Their website says they'll replace anything they can't repair, even if you bought it in the 1970s.
Hey Wibotta Zu- Osprey does offer what they call an ‘All Mighty Guarantee'. Sounds great at first read, “Should you find any defect in the way your pack has been built we will repair or replace it without any charge, within its reasonable lifetime.” The phrase ‘reasonable lifetime’ is where you may come into an issue. Check out our full written review to learn more about this! packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/
That sounds pretty different from what's on the actual Osprey website: www.osprey.com/ca/en/customer-support/all-mighty-guarantee "Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge - whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday. If we are unable to perform a functional repair on your pack, we will happily replace it." It would be good to clear up the confusion because that guarantee is a big part of why I'm considering this bag!
In our written review we go into further detail on this- we were a bit confused at first too but did some digging! Osprey cleared up the phrase "reasonable lifetime" in one of their responses to a customer's review on their website by saying: “What this means is that a pack that gets used every day such as the Quasar (similar to the Farpoint) is going to wear quicker than a pack that is only used once a year. Each of our guarantee cases is looked at individually so that the utilization of the pack can be evaluated to see that the pack has had its reasonable lifetime. Hence wear and tear is not covered by our guarantee, as well as malicious and accidental damage.” We’re still not clear on just how long they consider the ‘reasonable lifetime’ to be on the Farpoint Osprey, but it may not be as long as you think.
I mean the only place I've seen that term, "reasonable lifetime" is in your review, while their website sounds a lot more open-ended with the guarantee. Probably worth our while to contact the company to get details on the guarantee in our respective countries before we purchase.
This is the information we've uncovered, Wibotta. Companies will sometimes promise grandiose warranties only to give you trouble when the time comes for repair. What we've said above, and in our written review, reflects that.
Hey somelikeithot - we recommend checking out the Unigear Backpack Rain Cover here packhacker.com/travel-gear/unigear/backpack-rain-cover/ - hope this helps! Let us know if you have any more questions. 😊👍 - Rebecca
Possibly a weird question, but have you ever really used the waist straps on these? I've been traveling since the early 1990s, and the only times I've used waist straps is when I've massively overpacked and I needed to spread the weight. I'm into one-bag trips now, and my usual maximum pack weight is around 7 kilograms. When you use waist straps, they're instantly sweaty, and when you don't they stick out bashing everyone to your sides and generally getting in the way. I just got this pack, and while all the straps tuck away neatly, when you've got them exposed these things are huge (and quite bulky when covered). So I'm thinking about performing radical surgery on my shiny new Farpoint 40 and cutting them off, just leaving the shoulder straps. Any thoughts?
Hey Joe! We've had team members use the waist strap / hip belt on the Osprey Farpoint 40 before. It can be nice if you're hauling around a ton of heavy gear for long distances, but for short carry and lighter loads, it certainly isn't necessary. 7 kilo is a great weight for carry! Congrats on getting it that low - most folks don't. The hip belt is definitely hard to store. We've reviewed a couple other packs with removable and hide-able hip belts and it's a bummer Osprey doesn't include this as an option. Even using the classic "buckle the hip belt and tighen it behind the back trick" doesn't work well with these bulky straps. It sticks into your back. Good luck if you perform the radical surgery! Be careful not to cut into the bag and safety first!
Thank you for your answer (I have to admit that once I'd posted my question in actual words, it did sound like a rather odd thing to be doing!) To clarify, 7kg is only something I can manage in hot countries, but that's also where a lighter weight really makes life easier; a multi-climate trip would definitely be heavier. I'll definitely be getting someone else to do the cutting and sewing: either my local hiking store or my leather-worker friend - people with heavy-duty cutting tools who know how to stitch up and seal the resulting cut-off bits properly (and without losing a finger in the process!) Anyway, thanks again for your reply and keep up the excellent work with the videos :)
It's not that odd! Customizing a bag to personal needs is great. Makes sense with the 7kg in hot countries. Good luck with the project and thanks for being a part of the Pack Hacker community Joe! Let use know when your Farpoint is all modified. We'd love to see a photo :)
I’m thinking about bagpacking and I’m a pretty small person 5’3 and 107lbs and I’m thinking about getting this bag on a summer trip to Southern Europe . Would the S/M of this be a good choice or would there be another bag good for smaller individuals?
Great review! I wasn't aware that there was an S/M size of this bag when I bought mine. I'm 5foot2 and the M/L bag definitely is not the right size for me.
Thanks Richard! Let us know how it goes. We've had some really great luck with varying sizes of the Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Cubes (small and medium fit quite nicely). See our full review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/eagle-creek/pack-it-specter-cubes/
Hi! Great review. I'm going to Japan for 3 weeks and in some cases I will be without my suitcase periods of 4-5 days, so I'm looking to carry this bag. I'm 1,80m tall, should I get the S/M or the M/L version? Thank you!
Always happy to help! We recommend checking out the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/minaal/carry-on-2-0-bag/ ), the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/cotopaxi/allpa-35l-travel-pack/ ), and the Eagle Creek Global Companion - full review coming later this week! -Hannah
It's easy to tell actually. If the inside color is yellow or neon green regardless of the exterior color, it's a 40L one (m/l version). If the inside is grey it's the s/m one. I know this because I've compared both sizes extensively when researching for the best travel bag that will suit my needs. If you look closely, the girl's bag has the grey interior color whereas the guy's bag has a yellow or neon green interior (40L, m/l version). I have the volcanic grey (exterior color, m/l version) which has the color yellow or neon green interior. :)
Hey Thijs - we recommend checking out the F-Stop ICU packhacker.com/travel-gear/f-stop/small-shallow-icu-internal-camera-unit/ which can be used to carry your camera gear inside most travel packs. Hope this helps! 😊 - Rebecca
Hey Thijs - the Small Shallow ICU will fit into a 40L pack. Packable daypacks come in really handy for travel, or you could get a larger travel pack that also compresses. We recommend checking out our Daypack and Backpack Guides to help you find the pack that will work well for you. Let us know what you decide on! 😊 Best Travel Backpack Guide: packhacker.com/guide/best-travel-backpack/ Best Travel Daypack Guide: packhacker.com/guide/how-to-choose-the-best-travel-daypack-for-you/ - Rebecca
@@PackHacker Thank you Pack Hackers team. This UA-cam channel is really helping me for my world trip I'm going to make in 6 months :) I'm going for a working holiday visa in australia for at least 1 year. After that I'm going to Azia -> India -> South America! SO EXCITED!
are you able to stack packing cubes in this bag (say the small and medium sizes) or is there only enough room in the main compartment for a single layer of cubes?
Hey Racheal - it depends on a few different factors, such as whether your packing cubes are packed to full capacity, how full the front compartment is and what packing cubes you use. If your packing cubes are the right depth and you're not planning on using the front compartment, it may be possible to stack the cubes, but from our experience and to get the best use out of this pack and all the compartments, just having a single layer of packing cubes works best. Hope this helps! 😊👍 - Rebecca
what are your opinions on tasmanian tiger? I know it's a heavier bag since it is military grad but it's basicly bullet prof. and is 45L and still carry on compliant.
Hey Wai Kuan Wong - if you're traveling to places with heavy rainfall, we recommend getting a rain cover - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M8QGTYB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=rain+cover&ie=UTF8&sr=8-4&linkCode=gs2&linkId=bf563ffd91c5b7fa78e2c9d5fed61728&tag=packhacker-21 - especially if you have a laptop in the front compartment. Find out more information about this in our written review packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/ - hope this helps! 😊👍 - Rebecca
I would have bought this backpack if the main compartment didn’t zip all the way down like a suite case. I was going to use it as a school backpack and I don’t want all of my stuff falling out.
This kind of backpack is absolutely not for school. (40 litres is a lot of space.) It's for travel and is designed to carry mostly rolled up clothes in the main compartment. I graduated from a top-loading backpack to one similar to this when I was doing some long-distance travel many years ago and the great benefit of it is that you can live out of it without having to unpack and re-pack it every time you do an overnight stay. The point of the zip-around is that you can pack it like a drawer. When you open it, you can see everything that's in there and just pull out what you need and then push it back in when you're done. With a top-loader, you spend all your time unpacking and repacking, you can never find what you want and it soon gets chaotic down there in the darkness.
What would be the equivalent of this bag, but with the laptop section in the back rather than the front, and some padding or a false bottom for the laptop?
Hey Bradley! The Gregory Detour 40 is another bag made by a proven outdoor gear brand but designed for travel. packhacker.com/travel-gear/gregory/detour-40-backpack/ - Austin
Hey J Jaxx - we've traveled with this pack continuously for over a year, so it really comes down to what and how much you'd prefer to pack. We recommend checking out our Digital Nomad Packing List packhacker.com/packing-list/digital-nomad/ - where we show you how much you can fit into a 33L pack. Hope this helps! 😊👍 - Rebecca
Hey @@zimbabwe-wz5iw - thanks for letting us know, it should be good to go now, but you can also use this link here - packhacker.com/packing-list/digital-nomad/ - 😊 - Rebecca
Hey Eyal, using out sorting feature, you can not sort the packs we've had our hands on by rating and by capacity. We'll drop the links below. Highest Rated Bags: packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bags-and-luggage/travel-backpacks/?order=rating Bags Sorted By Capacity: packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bags-and-luggage/travel-backpacks/?order=capacity - Rebecca
thanks! your reviews are the best i'll definitely be on the lookout. also quick question, i'm really short 5'1 and weigh 108 pounds so do you think these backpacks would be adequate for my size? TIA
Thanks for the awesome review! I'm a 5'8" guy, and I'm thinking about using this bag as a secondary backpack rather than a main bag. I intend to pack my electronics & valuables (I have a lot of these) in it & carry it onboard. I'll be wearing a larger backpack on my back, probably the Farpoint 70. Do you think I can comfortably wear this one, the Farpoint 40, on my chest while wearing the Farpoint 70 on my back? Neither one of them will be fully packed.
Hey AJ! We typically recommend for folks to try stay around 40L if possible, but we realize not everyone needs to carry the same amount of stuff. It'd be best to test and see for yourself if it works! That 40L on the front may get a little large in height & heavy - so that's something to consider. Best of luck!
Unfortunately, where I live, we don't have a shop where I can try out the Farpoint 40, or a similarly-sized backpack, otherwise I would've tried it on. In general though, I absolutely agree with you! I'd love to be able to stick to one 40L backpack for everything, but in my case that’s not possible. Come this summer, I'll be traveling full-time with the following set of electronics: - 15" MacBook Pro - 10.5" iPad Pro - 3 portable USB-C monitors - Sony a7R III + 2 lenses - Sony DSC-RX100 V - DJI Mavic Air - GoPro HERO6 - Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones - 2-3 Travel Organizers (this model: goo.gl/eLZ643) from Bagsmart full of other small devices, cables, adapters, chargers, a power bank & accessories for everything I mentioned above. I'm aiming to fit all of these in a carry on since I don't wish to check in my valuables. I realize the Farpoint 40 might be large enough for all of them but like you said, wearing it on the front (while wearing the Farpoint 70 on my back) might get a bit too uncomfortable. An alternative idea that I thought of is to divide everything I mentioned above between my 26L backpack and the 13L daypack (that comes with the Farpoint 70), and wear the latter on the front since it's much more manageable. I believe airlines allow me to carry both with me onboard. Thoughts on this?
That's a ton of gear AJ - all that certainly won't fit into 40L as you pointed out! Sounds like an epic trip, too. We can't guarantee all of that will fit in the configuration you mentioned or not, but we'll point out a couple more things that may help: You could try the "Small/Medium" version of the Farpoint 40 which is a little less "height" than the "Medium/Large" version. This may be a little better for front carry. Dividing your gear into 2 bags is always great for flight - 1 larger bag up in the bin above and the smaller one under your seat with in-flight items (if that division works with the gear you've got). A handy tool is www.carryonbagsizes.com/ to check weights and dimensions of packs across airlines (if you haven't seen this already). Most airlines do allow you to carry-on one bag, plus a "personal item". The 13L daypack probably qualifies as a "personal item" but every airline varies. Have you considered the Peak Design Everyday Backpack? It's smaller in capacity than the Farpoint 40 but does wonders for organizing camera gear: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-30l/ - no guarantee everything you mention will fit inside though. Have fun on your adventure and let us know what you end up going with!
Pack Hacker Thank you so much for all this valuable info! I’ll check out your review of the Peak Design Everyday Backpack as well! I believe the 2 backpack solution (26L + 13L) will be enough for all my electronics, but I’ll keep you posted on what I end up doing. Thanks again!
Pick up the Farpoint 40 here: packha.kr/8wzu Check out our full review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/
Suggestion: Even though the little tears are not getting bigger, you may want to get some "Tenacious Tape" and cover them up. That will help them *not* grow, restore water resistance, and prevent accidentally snagging the little hole on anything.
Great tip - thanks Patrick!
Lifetime warranty worked well for me, I got my osprey nebula in 2016 and in 2023 (exactly 7 years later) I bring it to official distributor in Jakarta, Indonesia. They wrote down what need to be fixed, and after a month I got it back repaired, they changed whole back of it, shoulder straps, top handle, front mesh and main zip, some parts looks abit different than before e.g. main zip become black but it is same strong as before and it was absolutely free. I'm still using it now almost every day, overall very happy with nebula, I love many compartments, orange color inside, proper laptop pocket, and overall it's good size for dauly use and few days trips
I’m 5’7” woman traveling with the s/m model. Works well but be aware that when it’s fully packed, it will not fit into smaller regional airplane overheads, so gate checking is needed.
Not sure if it has been commented yet, but the new models of Farpoints and Porters moved the laptop to the back of the bag, which is lockable, now the bag is more balanced and the risk of breaking the lap top is reduced. the only down side is that the front pocket is not longer lockable, so if you have to say check in the bag, you can't put anything in that pocket as it can be open easily. The main pocket still lockable.
Hey Daniel Sanchez- we haven't seen these changes yet, wondering if you could send us to where you found this information. Thanks!
Sweet - I spent 18 months traveling and met so many people who love this bag.
It's certainly a popular one!
And there you were with your 26L Patagonia Arbor Pack for 18 months of travel. Impressive!
I concur, I’ve taken mine to Scotland, Ireland, England, Belgium & France with no issues, always as carry on & never checked baggage, great review & I’m very pleased with it, especially like the balance & the 2 large handy mesh bottle compartments!
Thanks for checking it out! 😃
-Eric
I think a lot of people don't understand the purpose of a travel backpack. I brought my Farpoint 40 through SEA and hoped from hostel to hostel. My friends just brought hiking backpacks. When moving between hostels, my friends would have to unload everything to find what they needed while I just had to open my pack and just pick out what I needed and close it up. It was so easy for me because I didn't have to unload everything. I also flew a couple of times during my trip and am glad that I don't have to be concerned about checking in my bag. I really don't want to push the limit and have my pack go through check-in. I worked for the airline before and I know how workers move your bag without regard to breaking the contents inside the luggage.
I got the S/M size. It feels like I have a 35L rather than a 38L or a 40L. 35L was just enough and I had room to spare throughout my trip. I didn't carry anything valuable (ie laptop) and I didn't buy any souvenirs. If I did find something worth buying and it didn't fit in my bag, then I would ship it home. Yes its pricey, but I am not going to lug anything around throughout my trip because it can become troublesome/annoying real quick.
Sometime within the next year I will try to take my Farpoint 40L hiking and overnight camp. I will have to buy lightweight gear. If it works out, then I'll try 3-4 day treks. The front two pouches can be used for hiking sticks or tent stakes. I don't think my 40L is big enough for long treks, but I'll try to make it work.
Thanks for sharing Terrance D! Let us know how overnight camping with the Farpoint 40L works out for you! 👍
I agree. I have an Osprey backpacking pack that I don’t use for travel because it is top loading. Farpoint opens like a luggage for easy packing and unpacking.
I have been 5 times backpacking in South America 3-4 months each trip with a 75 lt who transformed to 95 lt and always wandering if its very big for my trip I am tired of thinking to carry on my shoulders every time.This summer I will backpack in Southeast Asia for 4-5 months you believe is enough ?I don't carry tents and sleeping bags or tech gadgets.
I'm male, 5ft 8in and have the m/l. Although I've not tried the s/m I am very happy with the m/l but would suggest the s/m for anyone shorter.
Nice - good to hear! 5'8" matches our recommendation as well (mentioned at 10:30).
Nice 👍👍
Great video! I love this bag. I bicycle commute and I use this bag everyday. I find I can easily carry tools, extra clothes, food, water, sunscreen and then I still have plenty of room for anything else my day calls for. It’s very comfortable even when fully packed. I also recommend the packing cubes as it just makes finding things easier.
Awesome, Josh! We totally agree. What packing cubes do you prefer?
Used this during my 1 month InterRail. Very comfortable, you can put a looot of stuff in it if you pack right
That’s exactly what I’m planning on doing, was there enough space in the pack for your things?
To improve the water resistance of mine M/L size I use Nikwax Solar Waterproof spray on it, which makes it waterproof, hopefully. - I also have what is called a small rain cover (I think it is called), which is large enough to place the M/L into, and other things into the rain cover bag. Do not buy the medium/large rain cover because the strap will probably be too long. I'm about 6' tall. Best to test before buying. Once purchase the correct size the next thing to do is master adjusting; shoulder, chest and waist straps to balance the load perfectly to weigh less.
Thanks for sharing with the community here Joe! Great tips.
Thanks joe. Now go back to willian parish s party
What a great, unbiased review! So refreshing. I'm glad to see there is a resource like this for us travelers where we don't have to listen to some corporate shill being fed lines by Northface or Nike or whoever. Thanks for doing this Tom!
We do what we can! Thanks for stopping by Ajaj!
- Tom
Exactly, we need that kind of reviews so much
Thanks you guys for a clear easy to understand and thorough review. Love the British accents ! And really appreciate the male and female take on this product, especially regarding size - thats soooo necessary and thoughtful.
That's awesome ML Korb-Leung - glad you're finding them helpful! Some packs really differ on a male and female frame for sure. Thanks for watching! 😊👍
- Rebecca
Just a tip, be sure to measure your torso. I almost bought a S/M because it mentioned that’s what the 5’7” person had in this video (I’m also 5’7”). But I measured my torso and I’m well into the M/L. Look up the Osprey bag size chart and instructions on how to measure your torso.
Hey Gus, great info, thanks for sharing your experience with us! Most packs are measured with your torso size in mind, for reference, we have all of our torso sizes over on our website here packhacker.com/about/team/ - hope you're getting on well with your Farpoint! 😊🙌
- Rebecca
Super helpful. I'm crazy picky and have been looking for a new backpack for a few years now and this video really helped me make my decision.
Awesome video! I've had my Farpoint 40 for over a year now too. It is by far the best bag I own.
Boom!
Great review. I would point out that having the laptop on the outside (front) part of the backpack can be better for the laptop than if it is in a sleeve directly between your back and the fully loaded/weighted backpack. If your pack is fully loaded, any time you are leaning even slightly forward, some of that weight is pressing forward against the laptop. The larger the laptop (such as a 15" vs a 12 or 13", the more flex the case and screen will have. At minimum, you'll end up with key cap oil (from fingers) leaving squares on your screen; at worst, you can bend the laptop itself. So I prefer the less than ideal weight distribution of having the laptop on an outside sleeve.
Hey z 9z, some good points here - thanks for sharing. Is the Osprey Farpoint your go-to travel bag?
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker I'm considering it, but right now I use a Pacsafe Vibe 40, but it has one major flaw (aside from not enough organization pockets) - its shoulder straps cannot be shortened enough for shorter people (I'm 5'7"), so it becomes uncomfortable when heavily loaded as it sits too far down the back. www.pacsafe.com/vibe-40-anti-theft-40l-carry-on-backpack/60310100.html?cgid=carry-on-backpacks#start=1
@@PackHacker I have now used the Farpoint for several multi-week one-bag trips, and it's pretty good. I wish it had more small pockets, especially on the exterior; that one big top pocket ends up just full of all my immediate need crap, and it's a hassle to find what I need in the dark. Also, I wish the hip straps were vertically adjustable and removable. With the rest of the bag and shoulder straps fitted nicely for me, even with my short torso (5'7" tall body, longer legs and slightly shorter torso) I find that the hip straps are too high. If I use them to bind the weight (and save my shoulders), they actually are above my hips and squeezing my soft middle. So I can't use them. I'm even considering carefully cuttin them off...
Strap cover is great, no need for a backpack duffel when I checked it (bought port wine once). My absolute fave feature is the compression straps. I sit on my bag to tighten the strap to shrink the profile by half to be more carryon friendly when the gate agents eye my bag. Other than it not being able to stand up when put down on the floor, I have no complaint after using it for long travel in the last 3 years.
That's awesome Jen! We're so glad the Farpoint 40 is working out well for you. 🙌🙌
- Rebecca
Thanks Nathan and Rebecca for a fantastic review! Very helpful info about this bag in particular that its dimensions are within limits for carry-on bags.
You got it, Tamarin! We're glad you found the review helpful. 😊👍
- Rebecca
I have the Osprey Fairview 40, and I absolutly LOVE it! 😍 So mutch that I bought this Farpoint for my husband, for our trip to Mexico!
Amazing, Mélanie! So great to hear. 😄
-Hannah
Osprey now do a female specific version of this pack called the Fairview 40. The straps and belt are cut to better fit the female form. So I would suggest any female check that version out rather than the smaller Farpoint.
Thanks for bringing this up Reece - we've got a review on the Fairview 40 in the works to compare the differences!
Looks like a great bag... Just what I'm looking for. I've never travelled before so I'm super excited to be going in Dec 2018, I've been saving for 2 years!!
Awesome! Where are you headed S2E K9?
Pack Hacker Australia & Singapore 🇦🇺🇸🇬
Sounds like an awesome trip!
Can't go wrong with this bag. If you're into packing cubes I recommend the eagle creek spectre cubes (that I saw in this vid). Forget the whole compression bit they are marketed for. I recommend them because they are light, water-resistant and flexible inside your pack. Happy travels.
The Specter Cubes are great!
Travelled all over Italy for a month with this. It's pretty good.
Nice Anna! Where did your travels take you around Italy?
Im torn between the women fairview and this....but Rebecca seems happy with this one and it is cheaper, so I doubt the womens version is much different! Thanks for the in depth review!
We have a review of the fairview coming out soon! Spoiler alert - it's not THAT much different than the Farpoint but there a couple of notable features that come with it. Stay tuned and best of luck getting a pack!
She’s very cheery about the bag !
I'm sure it's been said at some point, but the all-mighty guarantee is actually all encompassing in the US and has different verbiage than in the UK
Thanks for the heads up! 😃
-Eric
this is one high quality review! Thanks you for that. I've been using the farpoint myself for quite some time. And I totally agree. Even tough I do think that it could be a tiny bit more comfortable around the shoulder straps.
👍👍 Awesome It's Schincko!
Great long term review! Mine has held up well so far but i wish the laptop compartment was closer to your back instead of on the front.When the main compartment is loaded up the front will flex and potentially create pressure on the laptop in there. I'm 5' 8 and I recommend the larger size.
Good to hear - and agreed! Laptop placement could certainly be better with this one :)
Thanks. I'm 5'8 and a bit so that answers my question!
Hey I'm 5 foot 6", do you think the smaller might be better for me?
I just did a review on this bag.. spent 5 months in Asia very nice bag..
Nice!
Agreed completely with the video. in general its a great bag but the cons are pretty annoying when the bag is completely full. Also having the two compression straps across the front makes it kind of difficult to pull things in and out the of the bag quickly if needed. I like this bag alot but have been looking for another option. Looking at the tortuga setout now
All good points! We haven't had a chance to review the Setout yet, but here are our thoughts on The Homebase (including some thoughts on Tortuga in general): ua-cam.com/video/sXoAi-875rI/v-deo.html
Good luck!
Nice insights here Daniel - thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the review guys, I bought my own Farpoint 40 thanks to your insights and I must say, damn good stuff, cheers!
Thanks for sharing, Santiago 😃 Enjoy it!
-Eric
This looks like a great pack. I’m using an osprey kestrel 48L backpack, it’s top loading. It’s a bit bothersome having to dig through my stuff and clothes even with packing cubes. I kinda like how you can open the zippers in the Farpoint and have access right away to your clothes she stuff. In the future I will definitely look into the Farpoint or porter series. But maybe more towards the Farpoint coz I want something I can trek with to Nepal
Hey Lost Under the Sky - thanks for sharing your experience with us! The clamshell design on the main compartment is super handy for giving you access to all of your items at once and it works even better if you use packing cubes. Packing cubes can also help you with a top-loading pack too as some have quick grab handles and you can get them in all different colors. You can check out our Packing Cube Guide for more info packhacker.com/guide/best-packing-cubes/
- Rebecca
I been on Mobile Edge backpack and love the luxury but no waist strap, so im looking for a new backpack
Dope channel!
Hello there! Your video was useful! Thanks a lot! Is this allowed in the UK/Europe as one small cabin bag on flights such as Ryanair/Easyjet? Any idea?
Who would have thought that Buddha himself would give us an awesome backpack review
Always good to get the approval of a deity ha.
- Nathan
Ghengis Khan! Its all in the eyebrows.
Can you do a review on the Osprey Archeon backpack? It seems like they made a travel backpack with hiking features and I was wondering about the functionality and if it is easy to carry. Thanks!
Hey Alice! We currently have no plans to review the Osprey Archeon backpack in the immediate pipeline, but I'll pass your suggestion onto the team and we'll check it out. 😊
- Rebecca
I was so excited when I saw you added a review of this backpack! I just received it as a gift and can't wait to travel with it!
Awesome! We hope it works out well for you :)
Good review. What was used to clip the boots to the pack? Thx.
Thanks for the great review and info! We ended up opting for the Porter 30L instead of the Farpoint 40L. We purchased both, packed/unpacked each and found that we could "just about" fit as much in the Porter. We think it's partially because of the laptop placement. The Porter puts the placement along your back, versus the Farpoint which has it in the flap part. Once the laptop was in the flap, we felt that it limited how much could fit due to the more dome shape of the Farpoint...versus the rectangular shape of the Porter.
Interesting - thanks for the insights here RTW! We may have to get the Porter on our shortlist for comparison. Thanks for sharing!
- Tom
When loaded will it stand up by its self
Nice bag, but that green.... Wow. Intense
It certainly stands out! Haha.
- Nathan
I immediately disqualified this bag from my list due to lack of side pockets for water bottles/tripod. Ended up ordering the Peak Design 45l, thank you for this channel! - also the laptop compartment being on the front.
Seems almost perfect, except for the water bottle pocket placement which I feel like could be a deal breaker for me... I really need access on the go. Was this an issue for you guys?
Hey Kobayashi360 - we've found that the access to the water bottle compartment really depends on how packed out the bag is and what size water bottle you're using. But due to the elasticated pockets, this does mean that most of the time you can fit a smaller water bottle in here. Hope this helps! 👍
- Rebecca
Got another question; the new 2019 model according to osprey they say, the laptop compartment was moved to the back of the bag like the porter series, is this true?
Hey Daniel - we've not yet seen anything to confirm this, if we do, we'll let you know! Make sure you're following us on Instagram to watch our stories where we post our new gear on 'Mail Monday' and our initial thoughts on gear we're testing too. Hope this helps! 😊👍
- Rebecca
Where did you get this information? I can't find anything. Do you have some updates according to the new model with the laptop compartment at the back? If osprey will provide a newer model soon, I would wait buying one.
I recently sent my Farpoint in for a repair, and they couldn't repair it and offered me the newer model. It's ever-so-slightly redesigned (the top outside pocket is much better!), but the laptop compartment is still in the same spot.
I'm trying to decide between the Farpoint 36L wheeled and the Osprey 36L wheeled Daylite. The Farpoint has the better backpack system but a T handle for wheeling. The Daylite has the blue sign recycled material build, stand horseshoe handle to fit luggage pass through but has detachable backpack straps and no backpack support system. The non wheeled bags are all reviewed here but don't cover the aspects that I'm trying to decide between. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
10 seconds in and i just wanna day thank you so much for the captions!
Awesome!
Love the bag, but the aesthetic is starting to look pretty dated. I'm curious to see if Osprey reissues the Farpoint 40 in a more modern design language.
Thanks for sharing, Stephen! We’ll see 👀
-Eric
@@PackHacker There's a new version of the Farpoint/Fairview 40. It was released this fall. The look has been updated, though only slightly. The big changes are: an adjustable strap system that makes it one-size-fits-all, the laptop compartment has been moved to sit flush against the back with a dedicated zipper opening, and the two mesh outside pockets have been replaced with a single pocket.
Thank you very much for this review. Great job!
Thanks for watching 😃
-Eric
Hi, I really love your review which was very clear and informative. I wonder what your view is about carrying this pack for any length of time. I appreciate that this is mainly designed to be a carry on bag with some short distance carry (through city commute) capability but I would like to ask if it could also be used comfortably as a day pack once you've arrived at your destination. eg most luggage in a suitcase and this pack as a secondary carry on with usage for days out.
Cool review. Which size of the cocoon grid it did you use? Large or medium?
Hey Takahashi! This is the medium size Grid-It
We plan to review the Grid-It soon, too!
Tom Wahlin awesome!!!! Looking forward to it
Pack Hacker thanks!
You bet!
Hi Team, I am trying to source one of these backpacks, however since the system has been around a few years, I am having great difficulty, not on Amazon or our other sites that would normally stock camping and backpacking luggage,
Is their a comparable back pack that is very very very similar to the Osprey Farpoint 40L M/L, that hides the yoke strap system, and is also a solid system and can be popped in a cabin overhead storage,
If you accept this challenge then this will be your new mission,
And this message will self destruct once read.
Nize review guys! Which size should I go as a 5‘8“ male? Leaning towards the smaller one...
We'd agree, the S/M would probably be a better fit - good luck on your travels!
- Nathan
Could you do reviews on the cocoon stuff? I think the backpacks are great and are underrated for tech. Thank you!
Thanks for the recommendation 😃 I will pass it along to our managing editor!
-Eric
I thought Osprey's guarantee was for the lifetime of the customer, not the bag. Their website says they'll replace anything they can't repair, even if you bought it in the 1970s.
Hey Wibotta Zu- Osprey does offer what they call an ‘All Mighty Guarantee'. Sounds great at first read, “Should you find any defect in the way your pack has been built we will repair or replace it without any charge, within its reasonable lifetime.” The phrase ‘reasonable lifetime’ is where you may come into an issue. Check out our full written review to learn more about this! packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/
That sounds pretty different from what's on the actual Osprey website: www.osprey.com/ca/en/customer-support/all-mighty-guarantee
"Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge - whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday. If we are unable to perform a functional repair on your pack, we will happily replace it."
It would be good to clear up the confusion because that guarantee is a big part of why I'm considering this bag!
In our written review we go into further detail on this- we were a bit confused at first too but did some digging! Osprey cleared up the phrase "reasonable lifetime" in one of their responses to a customer's review on their website by saying:
“What this means is that a pack that gets used every day such as the Quasar (similar to the Farpoint) is going to wear quicker than a pack that is only used once a year. Each of our guarantee cases is looked at individually so that the utilization of the pack can be evaluated to see that the pack has had its reasonable lifetime. Hence wear and tear is not covered by our guarantee, as well as malicious and accidental damage.”
We’re still not clear on just how long they consider the ‘reasonable lifetime’ to be on the Farpoint Osprey, but it may not be as long as you think.
I mean the only place I've seen that term, "reasonable lifetime" is in your review, while their website sounds a lot more open-ended with the guarantee. Probably worth our while to contact the company to get details on the guarantee in our respective countries before we purchase.
This is the information we've uncovered, Wibotta. Companies will sometimes promise grandiose warranties only to give you trouble when the time comes for repair. What we've said above, and in our written review, reflects that.
Great review guys, thanks. Can you confirm which rain cover you use for this? The link in the full review is to one that says it's 15-30l? Cheers!
Hey somelikeithot - we recommend checking out the Unigear Backpack Rain Cover here packhacker.com/travel-gear/unigear/backpack-rain-cover/ - hope this helps! Let us know if you have any more questions. 😊👍
- Rebecca
Possibly a weird question, but have you ever really used the waist straps on these?
I've been traveling since the early 1990s, and the only times I've used waist straps is when I've massively overpacked and I needed to spread the weight.
I'm into one-bag trips now, and my usual maximum pack weight is around 7 kilograms.
When you use waist straps, they're instantly sweaty, and when you don't they stick out bashing everyone to your sides and generally getting in the way.
I just got this pack, and while all the straps tuck away neatly, when you've got them exposed these things are huge (and quite bulky when covered).
So I'm thinking about performing radical surgery on my shiny new Farpoint 40 and cutting them off, just leaving the shoulder straps.
Any thoughts?
Hey Joe!
We've had team members use the waist strap / hip belt on the Osprey Farpoint 40 before. It can be nice if you're hauling around a ton of heavy gear for long distances, but for short carry and lighter loads, it certainly isn't necessary.
7 kilo is a great weight for carry! Congrats on getting it that low - most folks don't.
The hip belt is definitely hard to store. We've reviewed a couple other packs with removable and hide-able hip belts and it's a bummer Osprey doesn't include this as an option. Even using the classic "buckle the hip belt and tighen it behind the back trick" doesn't work well with these bulky straps. It sticks into your back.
Good luck if you perform the radical surgery! Be careful not to cut into the bag and safety first!
Thank you for your answer (I have to admit that once I'd posted my question in actual words, it did sound like a rather odd thing to be doing!)
To clarify, 7kg is only something I can manage in hot countries, but that's also where a lighter weight really makes life easier; a multi-climate trip would definitely be heavier.
I'll definitely be getting someone else to do the cutting and sewing: either my local hiking store or my leather-worker friend - people with heavy-duty cutting tools who know how to stitch up and seal the resulting cut-off bits properly (and without losing a finger in the process!)
Anyway, thanks again for your reply and keep up the excellent work with the videos :)
It's not that odd! Customizing a bag to personal needs is great.
Makes sense with the 7kg in hot countries.
Good luck with the project and thanks for being a part of the Pack Hacker community Joe! Let use know when your Farpoint is all modified. We'd love to see a photo :)
Just the review needed, long term review. Great job, next purchase would be far point.
I’m thinking about bagpacking and I’m a pretty small person 5’3 and 107lbs and I’m thinking about getting this bag on a summer trip to Southern Europe . Would the S/M of this be a good choice or would there be another bag good for smaller individuals?
Depends on how much you need to carry and how long your torso is! Be sure to take that into consideration when selecting a pack.
Great review! I wasn't aware that there was an S/M size of this bag when I bought mine. I'm 5foot2 and the M/L bag definitely is not the right size for me.
Thanks TheUglyBookling! Bummer about your bag - hopefully our reviews can help you out next time! 😊
I’m planning to hang my 22’ Penny board on it. I was wondering if that it’d work just fine.
Hey Johnny- you should have no problem clipping it into the front compression straps when in transit!
Pack Hacker thanks dude make more helpful vids 👊🏼🇺🇸🙏
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Nice review just bought one myself off seeing this. I have a question. What packing cubes do you use and what size?
Cheers
Thanks Richard! Let us know how it goes. We've had some really great luck with varying sizes of the Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Cubes (small and medium fit quite nicely). See our full review here: packhacker.com/travel-gear/eagle-creek/pack-it-specter-cubes/
Nice video! What rain cover did you use for the small medium bag?
Thanks Samuel! We actually just used a 30-40L rain cover we picked up at a local sporting goods store- but Osprey's look pretty solid too!
Hi! Great review. I'm going to Japan for 3 weeks and in some cases I will be without my suitcase periods of 4-5 days, so I'm looking to carry this bag. I'm 1,80m tall, should I get the S/M or the M/L version? Thank you!
Hey Jaime Gonzalez Martinez! Check out 10:30 of this video for our size recommendations- it sounds like a M/L would suit you well!
Thanks for the video. What bag/s would you recommend as a potential alternative to this?
Always happy to help!
We recommend checking out the Minaal Carry-On 2.0 ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/minaal/carry-on-2-0-bag/ ), the Cotopaxi Allpa Travel Pack ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/cotopaxi/allpa-35l-travel-pack/ ), and the Eagle Creek Global Companion - full review coming later this week!
-Hannah
There is a whistle built into the sternum strap buckle
Thanks for pointing this out Wayne - good catch!
Great review, very informative
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Fantastic review, very thorough.
One question, can you recommend a similar sized bag but with the laptop sleeve next to your back?
Thanks
Hey Dennis M- check out the Thule Subterra 34L or Minaal Carry-on 2.0 Bag!
Excellent review! Helped me a lot.
Glad you found the review helpful, Arjay! 😊👍
- Rebecca
Is there any news if they'll do an update on this bag? Love it but rly don't like the laptop placement
I got the bag as a gift, but i cant tell which size it is s/m or m/L how do i find out.
It's easy to tell actually. If the inside color is yellow or neon green regardless of the exterior color, it's a 40L one (m/l version). If the inside is grey it's the s/m one. I know this because I've compared both sizes extensively when researching for the best travel bag that will suit my needs. If you look closely, the girl's bag has the grey interior color whereas the guy's bag has a yellow or neon green interior (40L, m/l version). I have the volcanic grey (exterior color, m/l version) which has the color yellow or neon green interior. :)
Thanks for dropping some knowledge Bernie! 🎒👍
You're welcome! :)
Great review! I’m looking to get this bag before I begin my backpacking journey in thailand. Definitely made my choice a lot easier 😊
Glad to help! :)
-Hannah
Great video Pack Hacker! Any thoughts on Eagle Creeks Global Companion 40L? Thanks
Thanks Anshul Jain! We're in the testing process now- stay tuned! 🎒
Really am thinking to buy this bag! But I want to take my camera with Lenses with me. And need a bag for transporting it when hiking. Hmmmmmm
Hey Thijs - we recommend checking out the F-Stop ICU packhacker.com/travel-gear/f-stop/small-shallow-icu-internal-camera-unit/ which can be used to carry your camera gear inside most travel packs. Hope this helps! 😊
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker hey thank you for the great tip! Hopefuly it fits in my 40L bag :)
@@PackHacker maybe I need to bring two bags. One main and a day pack.
Hey Thijs - the Small Shallow ICU will fit into a 40L pack. Packable daypacks come in really handy for travel, or you could get a larger travel pack that also compresses. We recommend checking out our Daypack and Backpack Guides to help you find the pack that will work well for you. Let us know what you decide on! 😊
Best Travel Backpack Guide: packhacker.com/guide/best-travel-backpack/
Best Travel Daypack Guide: packhacker.com/guide/how-to-choose-the-best-travel-daypack-for-you/
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker Thank you Pack Hackers team. This UA-cam channel is really helping me for my world trip I'm going to make in 6 months :)
I'm going for a working holiday visa in australia for at least 1 year. After that I'm going to Azia -> India -> South America!
SO EXCITED!
Great review. Keep it up! Want to see more backpack reviews and travel tips. Thank you.
Thanks, Zemtex! More to come! 😄
Hi. Great video!
I have 1 question, is there any detachable daypack?
Cheers
Hey Elwin - the Farpoint 40 does not have a detachable daypack, however, the 55L version does: packha.kr/2pwk
Ok. I'll check it out. Thank You
You bet - best of luck!
are you able to stack packing cubes in this bag (say the small and medium sizes) or is there only enough room in the main compartment for a single layer of cubes?
Hey Racheal - it depends on a few different factors, such as whether your packing cubes are packed to full capacity, how full the front compartment is and what packing cubes you use. If your packing cubes are the right depth and you're not planning on using the front compartment, it may be possible to stack the cubes, but from our experience and to get the best use out of this pack and all the compartments, just having a single layer of packing cubes works best. Hope this helps! 😊👍
- Rebecca
Damn, such a pro in depth review! Answered questions I didn't even know I had. Thanks!
Awesome to hear, Radu!
-Hannah
Nice review. Having both male and female opinion is great!
Awesome - thanks Dennis! Glad you're liking it.
This video is gold !
Thanks for the support!
Love your stuff. What holds more stuff farpoint 40 or the minaal carry on 2.0? thoughts between the two?
Both excellent packs and different in their own way! The Farpoint 40 will hold more 😉
Tom
The red Jasper that u have is d newer version..the other is older version. They also have s/m size for the new version. Fyi.
Hey Ida Carlitz- totally. A great versatile bag in size!
what are your opinions on tasmanian tiger? I know it's a heavier bag since it is military grad but it's basicly bullet prof. and is 45L and still carry on compliant.
Hey MangosColorados - we currently haven't had our hands on any of the Tasmanian Tiger packs, but we'll check them out. 👍
- Rebecca
Hi Nathan,
Do you suggest us to get the raincover along with the Osprey Farpoint?
Hey Wai Kuan Wong - if you're traveling to places with heavy rainfall, we recommend getting a rain cover - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M8QGTYB/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=rain+cover&ie=UTF8&sr=8-4&linkCode=gs2&linkId=bf563ffd91c5b7fa78e2c9d5fed61728&tag=packhacker-21 - especially if you have a laptop in the front compartment. Find out more information about this in our written review packhacker.com/travel-gear/osprey/farpoint-40/ - hope this helps! 😊👍
- Rebecca
Would this bag be considered a personal item and storable underneath the seat?
Great Review. Greetings from Germany
I would have bought this backpack if the main compartment didn’t zip all the way down like a suite case. I was going to use it as a school backpack and I don’t want all of my stuff falling out.
This kind of backpack is absolutely not for school. (40 litres is a lot of space.) It's for travel and is designed to carry mostly rolled up clothes in the main compartment. I graduated from a top-loading backpack to one similar to this when I was doing some long-distance travel many years ago and the great benefit of it is that you can live out of it without having to unpack and re-pack it every time you do an overnight stay. The point of the zip-around is that you can pack it like a drawer. When you open it, you can see everything that's in there and just pull out what you need and then push it back in when you're done. With a top-loader, you spend all your time unpacking and repacking, you can never find what you want and it soon gets chaotic down there in the darkness.
excellent and thorough review ~ thank you.
Thank YOU harold of cardboard! 😄
What a great review! You just won a new subscriber.
Glad you're digging it Suburban BBQ, stay tuned for more! 👍
- Rebecca
I like your reviews... can you do a review about REI ruckpack 40? Thanks!
Thanks dearlevi - The REI Ruckpack 40 is on our list!
What would be the equivalent of this bag, but with the laptop section in the back rather than the front, and some padding or a false bottom for the laptop?
Hey Bradley! The Gregory Detour 40 is another bag made by a proven outdoor gear brand but designed for travel. packhacker.com/travel-gear/gregory/detour-40-backpack/
- Austin
The rain cover is also good to protect the bag from stolen in trains or bus travels. Sorry for the bad english.
Good point Rodrigo. Your English is fantastic!
- Nathan
Awesome great review... Really helped
Not sure to get this for my Japan trip.i feel it’s really big when packed. Don’t want to walk hitting people lol
Hey bob, it's a bit large, but luckily you can utilize the compression straps too! 👍
-Hannah
Great, honest review. Thanks!
Thanks Sojourn! 😄
Lowe Alpine Carry On 45 Lightflite
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This isn't in the pipeline, but we'll consider it J Santos - thanks for the rec!
- Tom
Its ok for 14 days hot weather trip, or i should take the 55L one?
Hey J Jaxx - we've traveled with this pack continuously for over a year, so it really comes down to what and how much you'd prefer to pack. We recommend checking out our Digital Nomad Packing List packhacker.com/packing-list/digital-nomad/ - where we show you how much you can fit into a 33L pack. Hope this helps! 😊👍
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker there was an error when trying to reach the article through your link
Hey @@zimbabwe-wz5iw - thanks for letting us know, it should be good to go now, but you can also use this link here - packhacker.com/packing-list/digital-nomad/ - 😊
- Rebecca
Have you done any video on north face stratoliner back pack
We haven't yet and don't have plans to do so in the immediate pipeline. We may check it out though 🙂
- Tom
Hi, was wondering if it is the best bag you recommend atm in the range of 40 litre size?
Hey Eyal, using out sorting feature, you can not sort the packs we've had our hands on by rating and by capacity. We'll drop the links below.
Highest Rated Bags: packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bags-and-luggage/travel-backpacks/?order=rating
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- Rebecca
debating between the Osprey Porter 46L and the Osprey Farpoint backpack.
Hey Andrea- both have great features. A full review of the Osprey Porter 46L is in the works! 👍
thanks! your reviews are the best i'll definitely be on the lookout. also quick question, i'm really short 5'1 and weigh 108 pounds so do you think these backpacks would be adequate for my size? TIA
Thanks! 😄Yes- we recommend getting the S/M version in your case!
Is this compatible with the Daylite Series just like the 55 litre version is?
Thanks for the awesome review! I'm a 5'8" guy, and I'm thinking about using this bag as a secondary backpack rather than a main bag. I intend to pack my electronics & valuables (I have a lot of these) in it & carry it onboard.
I'll be wearing a larger backpack on my back, probably the Farpoint 70. Do you think I can comfortably wear this one, the Farpoint 40, on my chest while wearing the Farpoint 70 on my back? Neither one of them will be fully packed.
Hey AJ! We typically recommend for folks to try stay around 40L if possible, but we realize not everyone needs to carry the same amount of stuff.
It'd be best to test and see for yourself if it works! That 40L on the front may get a little large in height & heavy - so that's something to consider.
Best of luck!
Unfortunately, where I live, we don't have a shop where I can try out the Farpoint 40, or a similarly-sized backpack, otherwise I would've tried it on.
In general though, I absolutely agree with you! I'd love to be able to stick to one 40L backpack for everything, but in my case that’s not possible. Come this summer, I'll be traveling full-time with the following set of electronics:
- 15" MacBook Pro
- 10.5" iPad Pro
- 3 portable USB-C monitors
- Sony a7R III + 2 lenses
- Sony DSC-RX100 V
- DJI Mavic Air
- GoPro HERO6
- Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones
- 2-3 Travel Organizers (this model: goo.gl/eLZ643) from Bagsmart full of other small devices, cables, adapters, chargers, a power bank & accessories for everything I mentioned above.
I'm aiming to fit all of these in a carry on since I don't wish to check in my valuables. I realize the Farpoint 40 might be large enough for all of them but like you said, wearing it on the front (while wearing the Farpoint 70 on my back) might get a bit too uncomfortable.
An alternative idea that I thought of is to divide everything I mentioned above between my 26L backpack and the 13L daypack (that comes with the Farpoint 70), and wear the latter on the front since it's much more manageable. I believe airlines allow me to carry both with me onboard.
Thoughts on this?
That's a ton of gear AJ - all that certainly won't fit into 40L as you pointed out! Sounds like an epic trip, too.
We can't guarantee all of that will fit in the configuration you mentioned or not, but we'll point out a couple more things that may help:
You could try the "Small/Medium" version of the Farpoint 40 which is a little less "height" than the "Medium/Large" version. This may be a little better for front carry.
Dividing your gear into 2 bags is always great for flight - 1 larger bag up in the bin above and the smaller one under your seat with in-flight items (if that division works with the gear you've got). A handy tool is www.carryonbagsizes.com/ to check weights and dimensions of packs across airlines (if you haven't seen this already). Most airlines do allow you to carry-on one bag, plus a "personal item". The 13L daypack probably qualifies as a "personal item" but every airline varies.
Have you considered the Peak Design Everyday Backpack? It's smaller in capacity than the Farpoint 40 but does wonders for organizing camera gear: packhacker.com/travel-gear/peak-design/everyday-backpack-30l/ - no guarantee everything you mention will fit inside though.
Have fun on your adventure and let us know what you end up going with!
Pack Hacker Thank you so much for all this valuable info! I’ll check out your review of the Peak Design Everyday Backpack as well! I believe the 2 backpack solution (26L + 13L) will be enough for all my electronics, but I’ll keep you posted on what I end up doing. Thanks again!
Anytime. Good luck!