Farpoint 40
The Osprey Farpoint 40 makes travelling easier. Combining the comfort of a backpack with the convenience of a suitcase, this 40-litre model is ideal for short-haul adventures. Use the large top pocket to hold your toiletry kit, rear sleeve for your laptop, and front pockets to stash a water bottle. Unzip the front panel for access to the main compartment. Easy to pack and retrieve items, the internal compression straps keep gear in place. A zipped mesh lid pocket provides extra organisation. The external WingJacket compression system reduces bulk and stabilises the load for a comfortable carry. The ventilated AirScape back system includes a LightWire frame to boost support. You can adjust the harness, hip belt, and torso length for a fine-tuned fit. Osprey added a zipped panel cover to protect the straps when travelling on public transport. The cover includes a slot for your luggage tag and rolls away when not in use.
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12 mentions from real owners
- #1Nov 5, 2025
Cabin bag that last for years
Osprey Sojourn Porter 30 or the Fairpoint 40
View on Redditopen_in_new - #2Nov 4, 2025
The Best Backpacks for Travel Available Now?
I've been really happy with the Osprey farpoint. its super comfy and has adjustable straps and a detachable daypack which I like. its also quite durable too
View on Redditopen_in_new - #3Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
(Please keep in mind that some of these models may no longer be available coz it's been so long. The specs/volume may have also changed) 1) Talon 22: the first daily beater that I got. I found it on sale at a local department store thrown in a bargain bin. Didn't even know the brand nor its All-Mighty Guarantee. I just bought it because of the lightweight sheer material--fully expecting it to not last. I've since flown with it multiple times as a carry on. 2) Atmos AG 65: bought this for actual camping to carry a tent, a sleeping bag, cooking utensils, and supplies. Super tough and the "anti-gravity" weight distribution system works as advertised. Haven't used it as often as I'd like, but the times I did use it, I absolutely abused it in the wild. 3) Farpoint 40: bought this as upgrade to the Talon 22 for when I fly and can sleep in a proper bed (not camping): with the Talon 22, I could pack maybe 3 days of summer clothes. But any longer or if I needed to pack winter clothes, it's just not big enough. Atmos 65 isn't really suitable for that purpose because it's a camping pack, so it's got a lot of padding and \*structure\*. Also it's got a lot of loose straps, so the airport conveyor belts might eat them. With the Farpoint 40, there's a compartment in which you can tuck all your straps in and turn it into kinda like a "loaf", so you can check it in or throw it in the overhead bin without all the crazy straps sticking out. It's big, but no one has ever asked me to put it on the scale at the airport coz it looks tight. 120% satisfied with this purchase. 4) It's a sling bag but I can't find it on the website anymore. I used it extensively between 2010-2020 when I worked in an office downtown before I moved abroad and left it in storage. I no longer have it in front of me, but it's 100% functionally useable last time I checked.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #4Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
Good to know! I've had my Farpoint 40 for almost 10 years now so no hope of getting a receipt for that if I ever need a repair.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #5Aug 6, 2025
Osprey never stops being amazing.
I have an unhealthy emotional attachment to my Osprey Farpoint 70. I literally hug it during long bus rides like a teddy bear
View on Redditopen_in_new - #6Jul 1, 2025
Name your top 5 BIFL items
I will mention my top 5 are : A safety razor. A Swiss army knife. Stainless steel pans My osprey 40L backpack Some quality leather boots. Dishonourable mention, a cast iron pan. Although it'll probably last forever its just to heavy to use very often.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #7Jun 9, 2025
The Best Backpacks for Travel Available Now?
I've owned an Osprey Farpoint for about 11 years now, I take it to work, put groceries in it, and its been around the world with me. Apart from the logo rubbing off it shows 0 signs of wear, it's an absolute workhorse
View on Redditopen_in_new - #8Mar 7, 2025
Can't decide on a backpack
My very dull and old-fashioned take on it: Buy your backpack for carrying comfort. All the clever solutions in the world don't mean a thing if the bag is uncomfortable to carry. I'd buy Osprey in your case, and only have positive experiences with Osprey. I have a Farpoint 40 for shorter trips. It's great to pack in if you use packing cubes, and has a very good laptop compartment that's easy to take the laptop in and out of, like when you're going through security. Very good carrying comfort, well thought-out solutions (love how you can pack the straps away), probably overkill for a school backpack. I've also got an Aether 85+ for hiking trips, and also has great carrying comfort. Used it last summer, was amazed at how comfortable it was when it was fitted properly. The packs themselves aren't waterproof, you'll need a rain cover for that. Lucky for you, they pack down very compact and are very light, so you'll hardly notice them at all. For your consideration, there's also Kuiu's day packs, the Venture series. They're hunting day packs, but the carrying comfort is the best I've ever experienced. It's like getting a nice hug from behind. No laptop pocket, but you could use the hydration bladder pocket for it if you have to. Some of them come in darker shades of gray, brown and green, otherwise it's camo for you. Might be a bit expensive to get from the US if you're in Oz, I don't know about that. Some features you probably won't need in school, like attachment points for their very lightweight gun carrying system. Same as with Osprey, you need a separate rain cover. For your zipper problems: Could it be that you're over-stuffing your bag, causing extra stress on the zippers as you close it? If so, you might want a bigger bag than the one you currently have, and take care with how you load it.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #9Mar 7, 2025
Can't decide on a backpack
I really wanted a Bellroy because of me seeing all the office workers using them, but I went into Milligram today to check the quality and tbh it didn't feel as spectacular as I thought it would. The aesthetic is super super super nice but if it does end up looking lumpy like that maybe it isn't for me. I have a farpoint which is why I thought about an Osprey for an everyday uni backpack. I would've never bought it if not for these subreddits bc I'm not a big fan on the way they look, but the quality has been really good.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #10Feb 6, 2025
What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?
I have an Osprey Farpoint 40L backpack that has been so versatile and dependable. It’s all I need for most trips. For a work trip it will fit 5 days clothes plus a laptop and everything straps down nice and compact. I’ll unpack at the hotel and pull the straps tight to use it as my computer bag to the office.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #11Feb 3, 2025
Best backpack for everyday use and for travel
Osprey is solid, especially for travel, but for everyday use, it depends on what you need. I’ve used an Osprey Farpoint 40 for travel, and it’s been great.....comfortable, spacious, and fits as a carry-on. For everyday use, I prefer something more compact and structured, like the Aer City Pack or Bellroy Transit Workpack. Both look sleek and hold up well over time.
View on Redditopen_in_new - #12Jan 7, 2025
What’s the best luggage for under $150
Get an Osprey backpack like the faraway 40. You’ll get much more use out of it than a suitcase. Try Muji. The wheels glide on their suitcases and also have a lock to stop the case rolling.
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