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.
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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...
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.
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?
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.
Looking at this video was 5 years ago. My understanding now in 2023 Osprey has added the laptop to back. I do not carry a laptop but a tablet with a Bluetooth keyboard, smaller and lighter. Can add the Daylight daypack also. I don't.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
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?
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
im a woman 5 feet 9, cannot figure out if I should get the women's or men's size. Im not a small person! but is the hip belt better for women even if we are tall?
Hey Jessica! The hip belt designs for women's specific packs are designed a bit differently than the men's. Most women will find it more comfortable. For size, you will want to measure your torso length. - Austin
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.
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!
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!
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 :)
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.
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
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/
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
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
Pack Hacker - Thanks, yeah that helps. I could only ever find the volcanic grey version. I went ahead and bought it at REI. My only complaint is that stuff in the pack pokes my back through the padding. I will be placing a thin piece of plastic in the large pocket to see if that fixes it. Otherwise this pack is top notch.
I am very surprised why all Americans love this backpack. Yes, it is lightweight and has a good suspension. But very inconvenient to download and very uncomfortable pockets, especially for a computer. Deuter Transit 40 similar but much better. Sorry for my English.
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.
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 m sold going to buy this bag. i want small portable. going to carry only sportswear coz its light and dries quickly. looking for some waterproof shoes. i guess merell hiking would do but if u have some nice suggestion plz tell me. shoes or sandals or both and if both which ones specially for beaches. flip flops would do ???? tnx
Hey there Ahmed Raza- awesome! Let us know how the pack goes. As far as shoes, we suggest checking out the Bedrock Classic Sandals ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/bedrock/classic-sandals/ )or Earth Runners Elemental Sandals ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/earth-runners/elemental-sandals/ ), either of these could work for the beach.
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 لاكسوس -LacsoS- not sure we're understanding the question. Could you provide more detail? Thanks! Also- if it helps- lots of pockets here to place a portable power bank and phone in while charging!
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
Hey Nes! We'd recommend the Fairview: ua-cam.com/video/cBLLyZibyx4/v-deo.html - it's pretty much a Farpoint but designed with women in mind. Best of luck!
Glad you're digging the videos, David! We currently have no plans in the immediate pipeline to review any packs from Burton or Evoc, but we'll check them out. Thanks for sharing! 😊👍 - Rebecca
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
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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!
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
I just did a review on this bag.. spent 5 months in Asia very nice bag..
Nice!
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
Awesome video! I've had my Farpoint 40 for over a year now too. It is by far the best bag I own.
Boom!
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.
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?
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
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!
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 👍👍
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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...
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.
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?
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,
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Looking at this video was 5 years ago. My understanding now in 2023 Osprey has added the laptop to back. I do not carry a laptop but a tablet with a Bluetooth keyboard, smaller and lighter. Can add the Daylight daypack also. I don't.
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
Honestly Im not really liking a lot of things in this bag. The Aer travel and Peak Design is so much better.
Nice bag, but that green.... Wow. Intense
It certainly stands out! Haha.
- Nathan
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
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
Nice review. Having both male and female opinion is great!
Awesome - thanks Dennis! Glad you're liking it.
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!
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!
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.
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! :)
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.
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.
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.
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Great Review. Greetings from Germany
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
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
There is a whistle built into the sternum strap buckle
Thanks for pointing this out Wayne - good catch!
Small/Medium is only a 38L bag?
im a woman 5 feet 9, cannot figure out if I should get the women's or men's size. Im not a small person! but is the hip belt better for women even if we are tall?
Hey Jessica! The hip belt designs for women's specific packs are designed a bit differently than the men's. Most women will find it more comfortable. For size, you will want to measure your torso length.
- Austin
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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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.
Excellent review! Helped me a lot.
Glad you found the review helpful, Arjay! 😊👍
- Rebecca
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!
Are you wearing makeup?
There are three people in this video!
Tom: no
Nathan: no
Rebecca: yes
Hmm, both men looked like they have makeup on. Something weird with the lips and cheeks.
@@ShovaSG1 I agree. I'm surprised to see that you're the only one that mentioned it. LOL
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!
Can I carry a tent outside the bag with the straps?
It really depends how large your tent is, L'éclectique!
-Hannah
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 like your reviews... can you do a review about REI ruckpack 40? Thanks!
Thanks dearlevi - The REI Ruckpack 40 is on our list!
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?
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
Just the review needed, long term review. Great job, next purchase would be far point.
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/
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
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
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
This is not 1000D nylon... :( sad...
Good review. What was used to clip the boots to the pack? Thx.
Is there any news if they'll do an update on this bag? Love it but rly don't like the laptop placement
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
Dangling and the laptop compartment being in the front makes it a deal breaker for me unfortunately 😔
Travelled all over Italy for a month with this. It's pretty good.
Nice Anna! Where did your travels take you around Italy?
I cant seem to find this pack in the color black. I can only find it in volcanic grey. Anyone know where I can get it in black?
Hey Caleb, Osprey call it 'Volcanic Grey' but it's pretty much black - they don't make another color. Hope we could help.
- Nathan
Pack Hacker - Thanks, yeah that helps. I could only ever find the volcanic grey version. I went ahead and bought it at REI. My only complaint is that stuff in the pack pokes my back through the padding. I will be placing a thin piece of plastic in the large pocket to see if that fixes it. Otherwise this pack is top notch.
Let us know how it goes, Caleb 👍
Is this compatible with the Daylite Series just like the 55 litre version is?
I am very surprised why all Americans love this backpack. Yes, it is lightweight and has a good suspension. But very inconvenient to download and very uncomfortable pockets, especially for a computer. Deuter Transit 40 similar but much better. Sorry for my English.
that computer compartment is a major flaw, I have heard about some cases of laptop screen being crashed due to the pression from main compartment.
Great review. Thank you so much👍
Thanks for watching! 😃
-Eric
Awesome great review... Really helped
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
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!
Would this bag be considered a personal item and storable underneath the seat?
Damn, such a pro in depth review! Answered questions I didn't even know I had. Thanks!
Awesome to hear, Radu!
-Hannah
People do yourself a favor and never pack your passport or your wallet where you can't see it.
Always good to keep these close. 👍
-Hannah
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 :)
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
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
i m sold going to buy this bag. i want small portable. going to carry only sportswear coz its light and dries quickly. looking for some waterproof shoes. i guess merell hiking would do but if u have some nice suggestion plz tell me. shoes or sandals or both and if both which ones specially for beaches. flip flops would do ???? tnx
Hey there Ahmed Raza- awesome! Let us know how the pack goes. As far as shoes, we suggest checking out the Bedrock Classic Sandals ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/bedrock/classic-sandals/ )or Earth Runners Elemental Sandals ( packhacker.com/travel-gear/earth-runners/elemental-sandals/ ), either of these could work for the beach.
wow thats amazing too. ill chk into too. but definitely buying osprey. and if u have facebook page ill post a picture there too :P :P
Totally- share away! Here's a link to our FB: packha.kr/facebook
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
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
10 seconds in and i just wanna day thank you so much for the captions!
Awesome!
is this the one with a small day backpack?
Hey Armiger - the 55L has this feature! packha.kr/2pwk
- Tom
Would this be to much for 5 days? Or to much ?
£70 on ebay atm, your welcome :)
Ok if I won't charge my phone how ??
(About the backpack)
Hey لاكسوس -LacsoS- not sure we're understanding the question. Could you provide more detail? Thanks! Also- if it helps- lots of pockets here to place a portable power bank and phone in while charging!
Can I get away with using this pack for a 10-day trip of mostly city travel?
yes totally!
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
Bags Sorted By Capacity: packhacker.com/travel-gear/category/bags-and-luggage/travel-backpacks/?order=capacity
- Rebecca
What a great review! You just won a new subscriber.
Glad you're digging it Suburban BBQ, stay tuned for more! 👍
- Rebecca
I’m female , 173cm which size should I get ?
Hey Nes! We'd recommend the Fairview: ua-cam.com/video/cBLLyZibyx4/v-deo.html - it's pretty much a Farpoint but designed with women in mind. Best of luck!
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
Does this stand up without tipping over? It seems a little rounded toward the bottom so I'm skeptical of this...
No, it doesn't stand up
you do very good videos, please review Burton and Evoc!!
Glad you're digging the videos, David! We currently have no plans in the immediate pipeline to review any packs from Burton or Evoc, but we'll check them out. Thanks for sharing! 😊👍
- Rebecca
@@PackHacker alright, thank you anyway!
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