Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack

Osprey’s History

Since Osprey’s founding in 1974, every single product design bearing the Osprey name has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, undergoing relentless scrutiny. From stitching the first lines of custom-fitted packs, to meticulously designing innovative products with intuitive features, to forging personal relationships with the sewing operators who construct the packs, Mike has been the unbreakable thread that makes Osprey a top company.

Backpacking carry technology with an urban aesthetic and a zip-off daypack.

Osprey’s Farpoint 55 is the perfect companion for a long weekend. Feel free to add an extra sweater and a pair of waterproof boots; this pack is designed to handle loads up to 50 pounds.

The LightWire frame suspension transfers the load from harness to hipbelt. A mesh backpanel improves ventilation and the mesh on the harness and hipbelt reduces chafing under load.

• Daypack is designed to attach to Farpoint 70 and 55
• Daypack has laptop and tablet sleeve
• Dual front mesh pockets
• Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket
• Laptop and tablet sleeve secure in lockable compartment
• Two internal compression straps hold contents securely
• Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket

Key Features

Large Main Compartment

Large panel zip access to main compartment

Stowaway Hipbelt & Harness

The Farpoint & Fairview harness stows away for safe keeping and protection from malicious baggage handlers and deploys quickly for any path or trail.

Slash Pocket

Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket

Lockable Sliders

Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper

	Farpoint 40	Farpoint 55	Farpoint 70	Farpoint 80
Volume	40L (M/L) 2,441 cu/in	55L (M/L) 3,356 cu/in	70L (M/L) 4,272 cu/in	80L (M/L) 4,882 cu/in
Dimensions	22"H x 14"W x 9"D (M/L)	25"H x 13"W x 13"D (M/L)	26"H x 13"W x 13"D (M/L)	29"H x 15"W x 16"D (M/L)
Carry-on Compatible	✓
Lockable Main Compartment	✓	✓	✓	✓
Zip-Off Daypack		✓	✓
Removable Sleeping Pad Straps		✓	✓
Zippered Lower Compartment				✓
Top Zippered Liquids Pocket				✓

Description

Osprey’s Farpoint 55 is the perfect companion for a long weekend. Feel free to add an extra sweater and a pair of waterproof boots; this pack is designed to handle loads up to 50 pounds. The LightWire frame suspension transfers the load from harness to hipbelt. A mesh backpanel improves ventilation and the mesh on the harness and hipbelt reduces chafing under load. The entire suspension stows away under a zippered panel creating a sleek silhouette for transport. Inside there’s a mesh pocket for small items. Dual compression straps keep cargo from shifting during transit. Outside you’ll find a zippered front panel slash pocket to keep you organized and sewn attachment points to lash on extra gear. The main Farpoint 55 pack comes with a detachable Farpoint daypack to carry the essential for a hike in the hills or an excursion downtown. No matter where you go, the Farpoint is backed by Osprey''s All Mighty Guarantee.

Features & details

Features

• Large, lockable U-zip duffel-style access to main compartment - 55L total volume
• Detachable daypack with designated laptop and tablet sleeve and scratch-free stash pocket
• Stowaway backpanel, shoulder straps and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection when checking
• Lockable zipper access to padded laptop & tablet sleeve (fits up to most 15" laptops)
• Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper.Scratch-free pocket for sunglasses or devices

Product information

Additional Information

• ASIN: B014EBM6XE
• Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,501Reviews
• Best Sellers Rank: #61,266 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry) #178 in Casual Daypack Backpacks
• Date First Available: October 21, 2015

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Q: Have most people been successful using this as a carry-on with the daypack removed?

A: I have traveled through SE Asia and Mediterranean Europe with this pack and have only had …

Dan Keeler | 1 year ago

Q: hi, can you please tell me the size difference between small/medium and medium/large. than…

A: The sizes are pretty much the same but a S/M better suit''s shorter people. My girlfriend i…

Amazon Customer | 6 years ago

Q: Did anyone has an experience using this bag as a carry on in any of Europe budget airlines…

A: We are traveling to Europe this summer and have 3 Ryanair flights. I searched the reviews …

Amazon Customer | 6 years ago

Q: Is the 55L capacity with or without the daypack?

A: I’ve seen a video on YouTube that shows the 40 liter and the 55 liter (with daypack DEtach…

Gus | 2 years ago

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Top reviews from the United States

Ryan Harvey5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Settling the Overhead Bin Debate & Comparing the Two Sizes Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017

Settling the Overhead Bin Debate If you are like I was before purchasing this bag, you weren''t sure how to settle the debate in these reviews about whether the bag fits in the overhead bin on an airline. Most reviews say that it will fit, but some say that it... See more Settling the Overhead Bin Debate

If you are like I was before purchasing this bag, you weren''t sure how to settle the debate in these reviews about whether the bag fits in the overhead bin on an airline. Most reviews say that it will fit, but some say that it won''t. To complicate matters, the bag comes in two sizes, and the S/M is one inch shorter than the M/L. Does the S/M fit and the M/L not fit?

I own the larger size, labeled "M/L."

I can say definitively that the M/L size DOES fit in the overhead bins on both Southwest and Alaska. It fits perfectly, with no need to mash or mangle it. The attached picture is from an Alaska Airlines flight. My bag is the one on the far left. To be clear, I removed the front day pack before placing the bag into the bin. I think that you would need to if your bag is full. You could get away with having it attached if not.

Your mileage may vary with other airlines.

UPDATE:

I have also flown internationally with this bag (the M/L) as a carryon, in China Eastern’s and Delta’s widebody 767. In both cases the bag would not fit (barely!) put into the bin perpendicular, like in my attached picture. But it did fit sideways into the drop-down bin above the center seats. The flight attendants did not care in either case, but I can see how they might.

For this reason I have now purchased the S/M size. It’s the black one in the other picture and will unequivocally fit in every bin. I think it’s 1-2 inches shorter, and the front daypack seems the same size. By selecting the smaller size, you lose 180 cubic inches of space. That sounds like a lot but it is the equivalent of a cube with sides that are about 5 and a half inches long. That’s about three pairs of socks, which to me is worth giving up to make sure that I can always carry the bag on. 189 people found this helpful Helpful Report Trenton Johnson5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Well worth the investment! Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016

I can''t praise this backpack enough. My wife and I purchased 2 of them for our 3 week trip to Europe in 2014, and absolutely loved them. We actually ordered the Farpoint 40, but were shipped the Farpoint 55. We decided to keep the packs instead of exchanging them, and I''m... See more I can''t praise this backpack enough. My wife and I purchased 2 of them for our 3 week trip to Europe in 2014, and absolutely loved them. We actually ordered the Farpoint 40, but were shipped the Farpoint 55. We decided to keep the packs instead of exchanging them, and I''m glad we kept them.
Technically, the main pack doesn''t meet the maximum size requirements for most airlines. In practice though, the pack fits every overhead bin that I''ve tested it in, and it looks ''squishy'' enough that the airline staff have never challenged me on it. I''ve taken it succesfully as a carryon on American Airlines, United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.
Our 2014 trip was 4 weeks long total, and these two packs were all the luggage that we took. The main packs were large enough for our luggage, and the detachable daypacks were the perfect size for everything we needed to keep with us each day (camera, jacket, passports, wallet, etc).

I was initially surprised at how lightweight the nylon fabric feels, but they have held up amazingly well. The fabric doesn''t scuff or show marks, and it isn''t snag-prone. It''s certainly not waterproof, but we found it to be water-resistant enough to handle a light rain shower just fine. One of the seams on my wife''s daypack shoulder strap did eventually let go, but we contacted Osprey and they repaired it for free with no hassle. They definitely stand behind their product!

I have three small frustrations with the pack--
--The water bottle pockets on the daypack exterior are not nearly large or stretchy enough. They work, but good luck getting a bottle in there if the pack is stuffed full.
--The zip-away strap cover panel on the main pack is difficult to stow away when you want to use the main pack should/waist straps. You have to roll it down to the bottom, and then stuff it into a little velcro area. It never fits quite right, and always feels like it might come popping back out. It never has actually popped out, but I wish they would redesign the closer on this.
--The frame is just about an inch too large to ''officially'' qualify as a carryon. Come on, guys! Just shrink the frame by an inch, and everything would be kosher! I called Osprey on the phone, and one of their product designers said they''re working on a similar concept--hopefully they get this sorted out. We''ve never had an issue, but why not just shrink the frame a little to be safe?

Conclusion: Buy it, you certainly won''t regret it. The quality you will receive is well worth the price tag. 223 people found this helpful Helpful Report Adam Dittmer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great pack!! Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2016Color: Volcanic GreySize: Medium/Large

A week after my awesome trip to Thailand I felt it was my duty to give credit where it is due, and this bag deserves a lot of praise! The detatchable daypack really provided me with a sense of security during my trip, allowing me to have my important documents (in... See more A week after my awesome trip to Thailand I felt it was my duty to give credit where it is due, and this bag deserves a lot of praise! The detatchable daypack really provided me with a sense of security during my trip, allowing me to have my important documents (in waterproof housing) with me at all times being that I was staying mostly in hostels with little security. Yet the pack was durable and light weight enough that it didn''t become a nuisance or something to worry about. I was in Thailand during Songkran Festival, the local New Year which has turned into the biggest water fight in the world, spanning 3 days! The material of this pack is slightly water resistant and did defend my clothes from getting wet from small amounts of water thrown on it for a short period during transit. The extreme heat of Thailand probably was to thank for that as well though lol. My day pack did end up getting soaked through at one point and quickly dried out for the next days use! I cannot recommend this pack enough for its versatility and durability, alone!

Another thing I wanted to touch on was the ability to use this pack as a carry on while flying. I have seen a lot of debate about the issue and while I cannot speak for all airlines, the two Asian companies I flew with never even gave my pack a 2nd look! I flew with EVA Air and Air Asia and the M/L pack fit just fine in each compartment. I did keep the day pack on me as my hand luggage. (see picture)

Hope this helps! 259 people found this helpful Helpful Report Btchsbck4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great pack but missing a few key features (Maybe Osprey will see this) Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019Color: Jasper RedSize: Medium/Large I''ve been a long time supporter of Osprey and have traveled the world using my Talon 44. I love my Talon for how light weight the pack is and the 44 liters forces me to pack only what I honestly need for my entire trip. I don''t like checking bags when flying, save for... See more I''ve been a long time supporter of Osprey and have traveled the world using my Talon 44. I love my Talon for how light weight the pack is and the 44 liters forces me to pack only what I honestly need for my entire trip. I don''t like checking bags when flying, save for possibly on the return trip when I want to lighten my load of all the treasures I found along the way. With my old set up for air travel I had collapsible bags for 2 things, the day pack backpack and and a duffel for that return checked bag I mentioned. I also take a collapsible water bottle that worked really well as long as you are in an area where you can refill. There were 2 main reasons why I "upgraded" to this Farpoint 55 set up for air travel, the luggage style opening to load (versus the top load of my Talon) and the added day pack that snaps in. I have always used the front bag across my chest for my important personal items and having a way to lock that in will be great since when you are really moving and shaking through an area the shoulder straps tend to slide down (I''m not too broad shouldered). To hit on the luggage style loading, that''s a huge plus. Trying to rummage through a top load bag a few times a day becomes a repack everyday if you are traveling to new locations a lot. The luggage style allows you to see everything without needing to move everything. The ability to put the straps away is great. There has been a few times on smaller flights that I had to check my Talon 44. I had it down to a science on how to tie all the straps together to help protect them on the belts. However, I have and a plastic clip snap off and I am assuming it was caught in a belt somewhere along the way.

If you have never owned an Osprey, they offer the most amazing warranty. If something rips, tears, breaks...they fix it for free. If they cannot fix it they replace it at no cost to you. That goes with all of their packs no matter the size or how old they are.

If you are considering the Ozone Duplex or Porter lines (the 2 air travel ultra light options that generally get mentioned in the same conversation as the Farpoint line) : Make sure you try them on before you commit to them. Make sure you add weight to them to see where the pack sits. Consider where you will be walking, is it going to be hilly, a lot of stairs, only airport to hotel or air bnb, walking miles...my friends and I feel the Ozone Duplex and the Porter doesn''t sit well with weight. They are wider versus longer and the middle back takes on a lot more stress than the Farpoint. The Farpoint is just enough longer to distribute the weight much more evenly across the shoulders, mid back and lower back areas. I felt a bit more tipsy with the wider packs and for walking stairs or any hilly areas that would become a bit of an issue.

Now to the few things I wish Osprey would consider adding to the Farpoint to make it even better: The day pack is really great with the soft micro fleece material liner for your electronic protection. The bag has enough space for a day carry. However, I want more dedicated loops to add carabiners. I want to clip on things I do not want to stop and open my bag for, especially if I am on a hike. I want a few loops on the back and on the shoulder straps. The 2 water bottle holders are a bit annoying as to where they are placed all the way on the back of the bag. I cannot easily get to them without removing my pack. I know the older model of the Farpoint 55 had a earphone hole at the top of the bag that people would hijack for a makeshift water bladder hose. Why isn''t there a thin waterproof section for a water bladder and a hole at the top for the hose? Most of the people buying this set up travel light and do outdoor activities while traveling no matter if they are going for business or pleasure. Osprey being a trekking company has missed on this day pack in a few big yet easy fix ways.

I have the same request for the 40 liter portion of the bag, give us more carry loops. Sure I can use the straps, but now I''m putting more pressure on parts that were not specifically designed to be carry loops. There are 4 dedicated loop locations on the back, give us a couple on the front and a few small zipper sections on the hip pads for little things like gum, chap stick, a few bucks...

The only other wish is that there were more choices in color. I love my citron yellow Talon because it is easy to see in a crowd. Red and especially black are 2 colors that are so common that if you do check your bag that it could be a bit more work seeing yours versus all the other bags. I will put a few specific colored locks or carabiners on the bag to make mine stand out. 12 people found this helpful Helpful Report Kathy E. Gingras5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Cannot Wait to Put this to The Test!! Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2017

The minute I saw this backpack I knew I had to get it! A 16 night holiday to Peru with a friend... on a Hop on Hop Off bus with different hotels almost nightly... there was no way I was lugging my suitcases, even though I usually travel with carry on size. Just made more... See more The minute I saw this backpack I knew I had to get it! A 16 night holiday to Peru with a friend... on a Hop on Hop Off bus with different hotels almost nightly... there was no way I was lugging my suitcases, even though I usually travel with carry on size. Just made more sense to backpack and so the search was on for THE perfect backpack. Seeing as I drag along too many electronics (Ipad, Iphone, camera, chargers) my main goal was to find a pack with a detachable day bag (I often check out Rick Steve''s blogs and love the idea of a day bag) and so when I came across the Osprey Farpoint 55, well, I knew my quest was over! I already know how to pack a carry on size bag for extended trips (3 weeks in South Africa using a carry on) so the size was a no brainer... S/M so I can use it for carry on. Interestingly enough I am almost sure that it will fit UNDER the seat in front of me... I did a test run with what I plan to pack in the main part and it is no bigger than the rolling carryon duffel that I have often stashed under the seat. Makes for a great foot rest! However, seeing as only clothes will be in there, I do plan to pop it in the overhead and do not anticipate any problems.
Lots of talk about no internal pockets inside the main pack. Seeing as I plan to use packing cubes this is not a concern for me. There is one mesh pocket on the inside top cover that will be handy to keep some stuff separated from the rest. The inside of the main bag is roomier than what you figure at first glance. Once you start putting items inside you realize that if you have stuffed this backpack full to the brim, you are taking WAY too much stuff!!
The day pack is larger than I expected and will work nicely as a day/overnight pack on some of the overnight excursions in Peru while we leave the main pack back at the Hostel. A quick change of clothes, electronics, water bottle, and room for a souvenir... the harness is comfortable and the pack looks great on.
All in all, of all the backpacks I researched, this was the one that fit the bill!

UPDATE:
Back from Peru and I LOVE this backpack! I did use the packing cubes, which kept everything in order which was really handy as we moved daily to a new hostel so it was a no brainer to take the cubes out for underthings, pants, tops, whatever... without having to make a huge mess since all clothes were rolled, everything was visible. Surprisingly I only used the larger pack as a suitcase, never putting it on my back. Instead I put the day pack on my back and carried the larger pack. My travel partner however used hers as a backpack and was very pleased with it.
If I had to find fault with this system I would have to say that more outside pockets would have been great to keep things organized and within easy reach, however I did get a purse organizer which fit nicely into the bottom of my day pack and that really helped.
Overall very pleased and cannot wait to go on my next adventure! 54 people found this helpful Helpful Report Aaron Quinley5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great bag, just be sure of your capacity needs/wants Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017Color: Volcanic GreySize: Medium/Large Loved it. And I agree with some other reviewers in that there was very little noticeable difference in the packing capacity between this and the 70. The daypack was great, too, and I liked it a lot better than the Daylite Plus. The padded handle on the side feels great,... See more Loved it. And I agree with some other reviewers in that there was very little noticeable difference in the packing capacity between this and the 70. The daypack was great, too, and I liked it a lot better than the Daylite Plus. The padded handle on the side feels great, which sounds weird saying that about a handle, but these are parts that designers rarely put much thought or care into. If you might be carrying a heavy pack by it''s handle for some distance for some reason, this could mean the difference in comfort or your hand aching or going numb.

Ultimately for this (and the 70), I felt I needed (wanted) more space for extended European travel. This isn''t because you can''t pack for 2 or 3 months journey in this bag--you can--but I also want space to bring things back, so I''ve opted for the 80 and returned the 55 and 70 that I purchased to compare. But this is a great bag, and I like the aesthetic design of it better than the 80--to me it just looks better, but when comparing the two and deciding which to keep, aesthetics couldn''t play a role in bags that are so different in their capacity and function.

The daypack had a good laptop sleeve, which was padded, nicely textured, soft, and could hold my 15 in (plus) laptop with no issue.

I definitely recommend this bag, possibly with packing cubes or similar devices to hold your clothing in place on extended journeys. 13 people found this helpful Helpful Report Amazon Customer5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Amazing bag for my 17 day trip to Europe! Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016Color: Volcanic GreySize: Small/Medium My husband and I got this bag for our upcoming trip to Europe. I spent a lot of time researching the best bag and making sure I got a bag that fits carry-on requirements. I am thrilled with this bag and I definitely think it was the right choice. I have practice packing... See more My husband and I got this bag for our upcoming trip to Europe. I spent a lot of time researching the best bag and making sure I got a bag that fits carry-on requirements. I am thrilled with this bag and I definitely think it was the right choice. I have practice packing this with everything I will need for the trip with plenty of room to spare! I wore the bag around the house for a while to see how it fits and if it is comfortable and I felt no discomfort. The hip belt helped distribute the weight of the pack in a way that I could barely tell I was carrying 20 pounds on my back.

When I practiced packing for our trip I paired this bag with eBags slim packing cubes
http://www.amazon.com/eBags-Slim-Packing-Cubes-3pc/dp/B004C1021U
I am not a light packer and those 3 babies fit all the clothing I would need for a 17 day trip and the packing cubes barely day 1/4 of the space in the main bag.

If flying budget airlines zip off the day pack as your personal item or stuff it inside the main backpack. I spent a lot of time on this part of my research. While it looks like this bag might be slightly too big for some of the stricter budget airlines in Europe every person who has actually tried this bag on their trip has been successful. I will report back after my trip with how it worked for us on our 3 ryanair flights. 165 people found this helpful Helpful Report Glen House4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Great Versatile Backpack Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021Color: Volcanic GreySize: Small/Medium I was looking for a versatile backpack that I can use for my coaching and travel. I coach cross country and track so I’m outside in the weather and I want a pack that will hold up. This pack is nicely water resistant, but I still bought a waterproof cover to go with it.... See more I was looking for a versatile backpack that I can use for my coaching and travel. I coach cross country and track so I’m outside in the weather and I want a pack that will hold up. This pack is nicely water resistant, but I still bought a waterproof cover to go with it. I also wanted a pack big enough to take it with me for travel for less than 5 days. The Farpoint 55 is 24” long and 24” is the max length for a carry on bag on Southwest, so I felt comfortable with the size of the bag. I was inside ring the smaller 40l model, but the big selling point for me was the small zip out day pack that comes with the 55 and 80l models. I love that I can travel with the big pack and then leave it in my car or hotel and just take the small day pack with me for excursions. The reason I gave this backpack 4 stars and not 5 is there are two features I’d like to see. The first is some kind of webbing on the face of the day pack that zipped in to the front of the full pack. This would allow more external storage options and hold water bottles better. I got my own cord and created my own webbing that I looped through the external straps, but it has to come off when I take out the smaller pack. The other drawback is I’d like to see more internal pockets for more small storage areas in the big pack. As a coach and traveler I use these for specific items I may need to get to and don’t want or can’t have just thrown into the big chamber of the pack. The smaller pack has some of these. I do highly recommend the Farpoint 55. 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report

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Knowledgeable Student (No longer student)4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase 😍😍😍 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 29, 2019 Wonderful and magnificent bag! The only downside were that the front backpack is now quite difficult to start the zip. This may be dirt but the other zips work well. I would have also appreciated a couple more inner pockets but other than that this bag is incredible. Ive...See moreWonderful and magnificent bag! The only downside were that the front backpack is now quite difficult to start the zip. This may be dirt but the other zips work well. I would have also appreciated a couple more inner pockets but other than that this bag is incredible. Ive taken it around asia for 3 months where its been chucked about, abused, strapped to the back of a motorbike for several days across harsh Nepalise roads and its come back 100% intact. I kept both bags at brimming maximum capacity for 99% of all my trips. Love this and will keep it for all future trips. 4 people found this helpful Report Exploration HSE Advisor4.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Meets (most of) my specifications Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2021 Overall I quite like this piece of luggage. Originally I bought and 80, a 70 and a 55. Never got roudn to using the 80. When 70 & 55 arrived together, I put against one another but was disappointed the 55 height and width is almost the same as the 70. Only the depth...See moreOverall I quite like this piece of luggage. Originally I bought and 80, a 70 and a 55. Never got roudn to using the 80. When 70 & 55 arrived together, I put against one another but was disappointed the 55 height and width is almost the same as the 70. Only the depth difference make the 55 smaller in effect, i.e. no chance of having the 55 as cabin luggage. So returned the 55 and bought a Red colour 70 instead. There are times when I would want to have hands free while moving around or one hand pull a wheeled Sojourn 80 or Farpoint 65 Wheels (yes have those too) and one hand free to hold hand rails etc. Or travel by train, leave the main pack on the floor and unzip the piggy-back pack to be with me at the seat. The advantage of this piggy-back pack over the other small Osprey packs is that the main zip is lockable. There are two pullers for the main zip where the puller have holes large enough for a TSA approved luggage padlock to slot in. Second advantage over a Daylite is the netted section inside is slightly padded. I have 3 Daylite, Daylite Plus etc. and none have these two useful features. One slight disappointment is the thinness of the materials used for the main pack. OK the harness cover could be this thin but I was hoping the main parts would be thicker, e.g. 600 denier Cordura, or a thick Ripstop material. Basically I would never choose to use the side handle as it is sewn onto the thin material without much backing to reinforce the sewing. The last thing I was is a rip during a 3 month work assignment where I may have to transfer from boat to boat to inspect each of them a few days at a time during the production phase of a project. Hence only giving this 4 stars in consideration of value against the recommended retail price. Report Ms Aine McGurrin1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Victim of mass marketing Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2019 Probably the most over rated backpack I have ever found. It has little if no positives. Sadly I believed all the rave reviews of this bag. The harness is mediocre at best. The detachable day bag is very clumsy for detaching and reattaching. The zips are awkward to access....See moreProbably the most over rated backpack I have ever found. It has little if no positives. Sadly I believed all the rave reviews of this bag. The harness is mediocre at best. The detachable day bag is very clumsy for detaching and reattaching. The zips are awkward to access. The front loading is difficult as the fabric is too light. Overall a very poor choice. I suspect the fabric will have a short enough lifespan too! 4 people found this helpful Report John dale5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Lives up to hype, and better for ladies than the Fairview! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2022 So to get right to the point, I bought this for me, and bought my wife the Fairview 70. We went for a trip to London. My wife complained of severe shoulder pain wearing her heavy women''s fit Osprey Fairview 70. What happened? We ended up swapping. The Osprey Farpoint 55...See moreSo to get right to the point, I bought this for me, and bought my wife the Fairview 70. We went for a trip to London. My wife complained of severe shoulder pain wearing her heavy women''s fit Osprey Fairview 70. What happened? We ended up swapping. The Osprey Farpoint 55 looked much more comfortable on her and her facial expression was much more relaxed. I don''t know if it is the thicker straps, or the better design of the Farpoint, but my wife said she felt her back supporting the weight, and not pulling on her shoulders. As for me, I was stuck with her Osprey Fairview and I know it is supposed to be a women''s fit, but it was sore on me as well as her. It was agony! The Osprey Farpoint is possibly the best heavy duty backpack for its straps, design, centre of gravity being closer to your back (the 70 might be further away), plus having features like the ''day pack''. It lives up to its Hype, unlike the Fairview 70, regardless if you are male or female. If you are a lady, you may actually find the Farpoint 55 much more comfortable than the Fairview range, despite the Fairview being technically a ''womens fit''. My wife said she will be happy to go backpacking again provided I buy her either a case on wheels, or a Farpoint 55. Report MissD5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Perfect and worth the investment Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2018 Could not fault this backpack. It has everything you could ever want a back pack to have. The zip opening means that it is really easy to pack and find your things. It also means that it is lockable. The detachable back pack has plenty of compartments to keep documents safe...See moreCould not fault this backpack. It has everything you could ever want a back pack to have. The zip opening means that it is really easy to pack and find your things. It also means that it is lockable. The detachable back pack has plenty of compartments to keep documents safe and your day pack nice and organised. The only thing that it doesn''t have is a waterproof cover and you could easily buy one of those separately. This back pack is perfect and worth the investment. Report

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