Osprey Farpoint 40
The 40L backpack that lets you skip checked bags for a week
The Osprey Farpoint 40 is a men's-fit 40L travel backpack sized for most carry-on limits, with a load-lifting frame, adjustable torso and a harness and hipbelt that stow away. It has a direct-zip liquids pocket, water bottle pockets and internal compression straps, and weighs about 1.51 kg.
Our take
A rolling suitcase is great until the first set of stairs. Paris Metro, Lisbon hills, an Italian regional train with a high step up. That's when people realize they packed for the airport, not the trip.
The Farpoint 40 is built for that. It meets most carry-on limits, and it carries like a real backpack thanks to a frame, adjustable torso and hipbelt. When you fly, the straps zip away so nothing snags in the overhead bin. The liquids pocket zips open from outside, so security is quick. One catch: on budget European airlines a 40L bag is usually a paid cabin bag, not the free small item. Budget for that.
If you're doing a week or more across several cities, this is the one we'd buy. Check the price before you book.
Who it’s for
One-bag travelers doing multi-city trips in Europe or Southeast Asia, with trains, stairs and hostels in the mix.
Skip it if
Skip it if you mostly do short trips on budget airlines with only a free personal item. A small under-seat backpack will save you the cabin bag fee.
Osprey Farpoint 40: questions people ask
Is the Osprey Farpoint 40 carry-on size?
Osprey says it meets most carry-on size limits. Airline rules differ, so check yours, especially smaller regional and budget carriers.
Can a 40L backpack be a personal item?
Usually not. Most airlines treat a 40L bag as a full cabin bag. Personal items are typically much smaller and must fit under the seat.
Is the Farpoint 40 good for women?
This is the men's-specific fit. Osprey makes the Fairview 40 as the women's-fit version of the same idea.
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