There's only one GOOD choice .... Farpoint 40. Since 2015 we've traveled with the Farpoint 55's internationally .... until .... we started flying more domestic flights where we were traveling >2 weeks at a time. But these are the old type 40 & 55's. But .... what works best .... is matching the 40 with the day-pack from the 55. No offense to Osprey ..... I don't like the NEW system of either. We seem to get 2nd glances .... two people in, their 70's carrying PACKs!!!! They seem to expect roller luggage from us.
As someone that travels a lot, I learned the hard way that you pay the price when you try to save money on backpacks. Looking for good deals is good, common sense, but not with back packs. Go for quality over saving money.
@@ChrisAndEmilie It didn't break, it was just that I bought a cheap bag, and it felt cheap. The zippers were flimsy, the color of the pack faded fast, there weren't enough pockets to arrange all of my stuff. It was like driving a Geo Storm in the 90s. And the thing is, that bag is with you 24/7 when you're traveling. Spending an extra $50-60 makes all the difference in the world. It's packed away right now, I'll ask my wife if I can pull it out so I can tell you what name brand it is.
There's only one GOOD choice .... Farpoint 40. Since 2015 we've traveled with the Farpoint 55's internationally .... until .... we started flying more domestic flights where we were traveling >2 weeks at a time. But these are the old type 40 & 55's. But .... what works best .... is matching the 40 with the day-pack from the 55. No offense to Osprey ..... I don't like the NEW system of either. We seem to get 2nd glances .... two people in, their 70's carrying PACKs!!!! They seem to expect roller luggage from us.
Thanks for sharing. The Osprey Farpoint bags look great!
As someone that travels a lot, I learned the hard way that you pay the price when you try to save money on backpacks.
Looking for good deals is good, common sense, but not with back packs. Go for quality over saving money.
Ugh… I hope your bag didn’t break at a very inopportune time.
@@ChrisAndEmilie It didn't break, it was just that I bought a cheap bag, and it felt cheap. The zippers were flimsy, the color of the pack faded fast, there weren't enough pockets to arrange all of my stuff.
It was like driving a Geo Storm in the 90s.
And the thing is, that bag is with you 24/7 when you're traveling. Spending an extra $50-60 makes all the difference in the world. It's packed away right now, I'll ask my wife if I can pull it out so I can tell you what name brand it is.