Osprey Farpoint 40L Men's Travel Backpack, Black

Bought the 40L travel backpack to use on a recent trip to Europe. The 40L accommodated everything I wanted to take with me without issue. I’ve traveled a lot over the years for both business and pleasure and I’ve learned how to travel light, so the 40L was plenty of space for me. I make use of compression packing cubes to keep everything organized and I’ve simply just learned to not overpack. Overall, the pack feels very well made from quality materials, so I believe it should last being subjected to the type of robust traveling I do. Zippers seem sturdy and all seams are well sewn. The handles are robust and well cushioned. I had no problem carrying the pack by hand. I also like the simplicity of the bag. One big packing compartment and a zippered mesh compartment. No interior dividers or extra zippered pockets means more packing space for the things I want to carry. Again, I use packing cubes and drawstring bags to keep everything organized. Used it in both duffle bag mode and backpack mode. I like that I can hide the shoulder straps behind the zippered cover for boarding planes and trains. It made getting the travel pack through the aisles and up into the overhead bins easier. I had no problems fitting it into the overhead bins and the airlines didn’t flag me for having too big of a carry-on or a “backpack”. The handles at the top of the bag and on the side helped with getting it out of the overhead compartment and off the plane. It was also comfortable when I used it as a backpack. The fully adjustable strap system with hip belt allows you to find a fit that is comfortable for your body. Using the compression straps on the back to hold my jacket in place when not in use is also a plus. And on the 40L you get the accessible, top pocket to hold smaller items, which I like as it’s nice to have a pocket for quick access to certain smaller things. Note, the 55L version does not have this top pocket/compartment as Osprey assumes you will be using the included 15L travel daypack as part of your travel system. There’s a back pocket underneath the compression straps that’s deep enough for a light sweater, water bottle, snacks, etc. A few things to note on the design. First would be to add more, softer padding to the laptop sleeve behind the shoulder straps. I feel like the padding for the laptop sleeve is a bit “stiff”. My laptop survived the trip with no problems, but I didn’t bang the backpack around very much. Also, the laptop sleeve extends inside the main compartment of the bag and is held in place on each corner by a hook and loop system. This allows the laptop sleeve to be lifted up, maybe so you can place something under the sleeve such as papers. I’m not entirely sure why Osprey designed the laptop sleeve this way, but that’s the design. So, you will be packing items directly on top of the laptop sleeve in the main compartment. This was not a deal breaker for me, but the user should be aware of this system. You also access the laptop compartment from the side of the bag instead of the top. Not an issue for me but for some users they may not like that system. I had no problem fitting my iPad Air and 14” PC in the computer sleeve. The shape of the travel pack is more oval or teardrop than square with the oval being slightly bigger at the base of the bag. Some people may prefer a square packing compartment over this design but I had no packing issues. Just make a mental note of it. The straps have excessive length and dangle. I’m assuming this is to accommodate all body sizes and clothing bulk. It’d be great if Osprey provided strap retainers to make the excess strap lengths more organized, but they don’t. I ended up 3D printing simple strap organizers which did the trick of eliminating the dangling issue. Fortunately, if you don’t have an 3D printer, Amazon sells strap retainers, so a purchaser should consider getting some if dangling straps bother them. You say you can’t decide between the 40L and 55L? Let me give you some clarity to help. The 55L Farpoint main pack is exactly the same packing size as the 40L. In order to get the additional 15L in packing space, Osprey added a 15L, detachable travel daypack that sits on top of the main pack. Yes, the 15L travel daypack is a nice feature. It gives you a detachable, 15L smaller backpack that you can use separately from the travel backpack for when you’re touring around a city. Some people might like the 15L travel daypack addition, but not me. I chose to go in a different direction and use the Osprey 13L Daylite pack instead. The 13L Osprey Daylite pack incorporates/attaches well with/to my 40L Farpoint and I prefer it over the 15L travel daypack for many reasons that are too long for this review. Overall, for the price (I bought mine when it was on sale), this is a solid travel backpack. It has a good cost to quality to usefulness ratio. Yes there are other, more expensive travel backpacks out there that are geared towards world travel adventures - but this one will be more than sufficient for the average, on-the-go traveler who goes on a few trips each year.

Sturdiest feeling backpack I've ever owned. I've only owned a few backpacks as an adult, but this one is by far the best feeling. It's currently not tested, because as of writing I've had it for approximately a week, and I've not worn it out. However, you can feel it's construction. This bag has a frame, which is new to me, all of my backpacks have been soft, with just canvas and other fabrics. This one has some sort of frame inside. This does keep it from collapsing, which could be an issue, but the whole point of this bag is that you're supposed to be able to fit everything in it for a short trip. This bag can do that. For me, I bought it because I'm a big guy, with big clothes, and I just need lots of space in my backpack. Not a super versatile EDC bag, but it is a very versatile travel bag. I'm using it as an EDC bag because it's big and I need that kind of space. However, if you don't need lots of space, probably get a 30L or less bag.

I’ve taken this backpack on two trips and it’s worked out great. There is room for a lot inside, though I recommend something like packing cubes to help with organizing the contents. There are handy straps inside for keeping stuff in place, and I like that one can adjust the straps a lot including putting them away entirely for packing away into a car or airplane. Super comfy to wear, though I’m probably borderline fat for the belly strap (a reminder to walk more and eat less on travels perhaps - I’m larger than most folks around the waist). I had one incident where one of the strap pieces came off while putting into an overhead bin, but I saw it happen and retrieved it. I’m not sure how to prevent this other than to be careful that straps don’t snag in that situation. Otherwise, for this price, a fabulous backpack that replaced two separate carryon pieces (courier bag and a cpap bag). TL;DR It’s a great backpack and inexpensive, felt secure out in public and never felt like stuff would get damaged or ruined or lost while out and about.

I’ve used the Osprey Farpoint 40L on a few trips now and it’s one of the most thoughtfully designed travel backpacks I’ve owned. The size is ideal for carry-on travel and fits easily in overhead bins while still holding enough for multi-day trips. The clamshell opening makes packing feel more like a suitcase than a traditional backpack, which keeps everything organized and easy to access without digging around. Comfort is where this bag really stands out. The harness and hip belt distribute weight well, even when the pack is fully loaded, and the back panel ventilation helps on longer walks through airports or cities. The structure of the bag keeps it from sagging or feeling bulky, and the compression straps help tighten everything down so it doesn’t shift while moving. The Muted Space Blue color looks clean and professional without standing out too much, and the materials feel durable enough for frequent travel. Zippers are smooth, stitching is solid, and overall build quality matches what you’d expect from Osprey. If you’re using this as a strict carry-on, packing cubes make a big difference in maximizing space and keeping things organized. Also, slightly underpacking helps the bag slide into tighter overhead compartments more easily on smaller planes. Overall, this is a reliable, comfortable, and well-designed travel backpack that works especially well for one-bag travel or long weekend trips.

Great city touring backpack. The accompanying daypack is nice with the integrating clips to hang from the front side of the backpack. But, the daypack is lacking in some basic ways. First, it has not external attachment straps or loops. This is a huge oversite as sometimes you need to strap a jacket or towel on the outside of your pack to save space and/or keep the inside clean. The outside has two mesh pockets - I am using one for an umbrella and one for a water bottle. Further, the daypack should have been made a little bit larger - thicker. I would never buy this daypack by itself. The fact that it has the clips to attach it to the front or strap through the backside of the backpack is its saving grace. The backpack is very nice. Quality build with nice zippers and straps to sinch it up tightly. The bag is a minimalist design by which I mean almost no extra compartments. There is one mesh zippered compartment on the inside and that is it. I am basically OK with this as extra compartments take up space and add weight. If you will simply use packing cubes you can keep this organized nicely. There are two sets of tie-down straps on the inside to keep your items secure. The shoulder straps along with the belt and sternum strap are all well designed to comfortably carry the loaded pack. It has nice padded handles on the top and side and the backpack straps can be covered. I will be using this for a 6 week excursion to Europe where I will be changing cities every 2-3 days. I looked at many-many packs and could not find a better one for this type of travel. The backpack I would rate as 5 Stars but due to the deficiencies of the daypack the overall rating is 4 Star - would do 4.5 Star if I could.

I recently purchased the Osprey Farpoint 40 backpack, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my decision. The product arrived in perfect condition, exactly as described. It fully meets my expectations in every aspect. The materials are of excellent quality, and the overall design feels durable and well thought out. It’s clear that this is a high-quality product built to last. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it to others.

Just got it and so far it’s great. Material and layout is great as expected from Osprey. Zippers feel smooth and the capacity is excellent. I’m currently packing for a week long trip including a day at the beach and a 4 night cruise. Typically I try to pack more minimalistic but cruises are my exception to that so this thing is currently holding several days worth of clothes with some room to spare. The day pack isn’t very big at 15L but feels almost as big as my 24L Mystery Ranch pack I use as daily work bag. The day pack is tall and narrow but has a dump pouch and internal pouch plus the main compartment. It can hold a pair of shoes or a small packing cube plus a laptop. The 40L version has a bit more organization I think on the main pack along with the water bottle pockets. On this 55L version that’s all on the day pack which caught me off guard but I think it’ll be great for air travel. I can detach the day pack and have my water under the seat. I’ll update if I encounter any issues on my trip but so far this seems like a great value with a large versatile compartment!

This bag is amazing for any travel where a backpack is easier to carry than a roller carry-on bag. So, if you are heading to Europe and will be using multiple modes of travel i.e. airplane, to bus, to train, to boat (looking at you Venice) or even camping and don't want to wheel luggage out this is the perfect bag. As you can see in my photos, I was able to fit 3 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of pants, six shirts, 7 pairs underwear & socks, toiletry bag, go-pro with accessories, a pair of flip flops, and a puffy jacket. This all fit easily using some cheap packing cubes (no compression) and still weighed in at 18.3 lbs and will easily fit in any overhead compartment within the US or Europe (minus the puddle jumpers). The last pic is with the daylite bag attached. Being able to attach a personal bag to the exterior that can be pulled off pre-boarding is absolutely awesome and let's me organize my packing for quick access items without sacrificing actual packing space. My wife also has the Fairview 40l and we both are extremely happy. This has replaced my Sojourn 46 with zero regrets, due to how much more comfortable this bag is.