The buckles on the shoulder strap (seen in the center of the video at 1:22) are for attaching the Osprey Daypack to the front of the Farpoint/Fairview. You can see them demonstrating this at 2:36 in the video on the Daypack product page www.osprey.com/us/en/product/farpoint-fairview-travel-daypack-FARFAIRDAYF22_550.html Here is a screenshot from the video imgur.com/gallery/vlposIU
First , I just wanted to say this channel is far superior to P___ H_____ Anyways, the new layout seems very similar to the Porter series (laptop in back, stash pocket on top). I don't know if you have the latest Porter; but I would love to see the latest Farpoint 40 compared (or contrasted) to a Porter 46
Omg, they finally moved the laptop compartment closer to the back. Such a weird choice to have it on the front on the previous version. I mean, they are a formidable company and probably know and understand weight distribution on a back pack.
I never understood some of the design features on the previous model. My only thought is the Farpoint was always an extremely popular pack and they didn't want to do anything to mess up the success of that pack. I'm glad they finally did though.
Yeah, but the new laptop compartment is just a sleeve that takes up room in the main compartment. It should have had its own compartment. I doubt you're really getting 40L now...
I like that they moved the laptop compartment, but I can’t believe they got rid of the organizational compartment. I think if they would have an organization compartment it could be my favorite option. I wonder why they totally rid of it.
The organizational pocket wasn't very useful on the old model imo, it was just a big sleeve pocket. I don't need much, but I like somewhere to store cables, chargers, pens etc.
looking forward to your full review after usage. curious to see how much difference the lack of the front "organization" dump pocket will make...i never travel w/ a laptop however- at the most i bring an ipad and use secondary pockets for books, paper, art supplies...
Great Video! How does the new version of the Farview 40 compare to the Porter 46? With the more similar organization, the main differences would be comfort and size, or are there any other aspects to consider?
Yeah I'd say comfort and size are the biggest differences. I think Porter is easier to pack, and compression straps work much better and let you squish it down way more than the Farpoint/Fairview.
Looking forward to your full review. I just picked one up and not sure I'm going to keep it yet. Did you notice the "false back" in the main compartment? Don't know how else to describe it. It's a plate that runs the full length of the main compartment separating it from the back housing the harness system. What is this for?
I've also noticed this. When I cinch the shoulder straps, sometimes that plate (or maybe it's the harness system) curves into my back and it's uncomfortable. I'm wondering if maybe I'm just not using the pack correctly or there's something else I need to adjust. I think I'm going to reach out to Osprey Customer Support because I did NOT have this issue with my prior one which I loved so much.
The laptop compartment isn't actually separate, but the padded sleeve goes into the main compartment. It looks like a padded flap inside the bottom of the main compartment. For some reason it has little toggles you can detach it from one side, but I don't know why you would ever do this. Is that what you're talking about? That's all I see back there, behind the laptop sleeve it's just a plastic frame sheet, and the back backpack padding.
@@OneBagTravels Yes, that seems to be what I was unknowingly referring to. I could feel the upper edge of it against my back when carrying the pack. Or alternatively, it might be the top of the frame. Either way, I miss the way my old pack feels. Oh well. Serves me right for not trying it on before buying!
@@OneBagTravels yup, I figured that out after I posted. Thanks. A weird way to create the laptop sleeve. And why allow it to partially detached? Seems like an afterthought to me rather than a thoughtful design. .
Thanks for this, I was wondering why mine didn’t have any organisation, I like the laptop setup (with extra spot for ipad) and front pockets on the porter 46 but it’s less collapsible unlike the Farpoont. Cheers!
It's still a decent bag. I've had a love/hate relationship with the Farpoit ever since I started this channel. It's a great all around general travel bag. It's a good recommendation for general traveler who want a good pack that's going to hold a lot of gear and work well in a variety of travel scenarios. I think the update fixed a lot of issues I had with the older model, but it could still be improved. It's one of those packs that does a lot of stuff well, but it doesn't do anything great.
Thank you for the reply ! What would be your top pick for a travel bag? I feel what bothers me with this one is the lack of any organization…i’ve also been looking at the Cotopaxi alpa which has a lot of organization but lacks the confort of the Osprey .😢 wish there was a middle ground!
@@catu923bor Minaal 3.0 Not sure if I could narrow it down to a top pick, Cotopaxi Allpa is a great pack, but yes the packing style isnt' for everyone. Some of my other favorites are the Evergoods CTB, Peak Design Travel Backpack, AER Travel Pack, Cabin Zero Military, most everything by Thule, the new Tortuga V4 and the ULA Dragonfly.
I have the Original Farpoint 40 and it still looks almost new. I’m glad they moved the laptop area. I never used the luggage strap or the front mesh pockets so those changes are good as well. I still hope all the zippers align so I can use a single TSA lock to secure all the main compartment
They got rid of the front organizational pocket, so it's really just the one big compartment now, so need to secure two sets of zippers together. The laptop compartment zipper is over on the side.
i'm looking at this too but for a couple of weeks in london and paris in 2024. my first time on vacation. i'm so hoping osprey has some sort of black friday discount!
Don’t know if this can help , I’ve buyed mine in Italy 5 years ago al 90 euro then purchased a fair wiew for my wife on Amazon Black Friday 3 years ago for 32 euro (not kidding) I use this backpack a lot for travel and also for multiple days on mountain , the only thing I would say is , check some peak design options if you want to access comfortably the laptop or just having some smart features . If you’re planning to walk a lot , the farpoint is the way to go!
Great information well explained. Thanks. Girlfriend has a Fairview 40 with a shoulder strap which we think is incredibly useful (e.g. carrying the pack only a few blocks to catch a bus, train, etc.). I'm quite disappointed that my new Farpoint 40 has no shoulder strap. Any ideas on a "hack" to attach a shoulder strap?
Not a good way. It has two fabric straps on the top corners (not the front fabric loops) which would be good to attach a shoulder strap. Unfortunately they don't have the same straps on the bottom. So you could attach a shoulder strap to those top loops, and the bottom fabric loops. I imagine it would work, but I don't know how comfortable it would be. And those fabric loops aren't really designed to hold that much weight.
I have the previous version, traveled with it 2 monthly trips in Asia, and a lot of shorter trips (about 25-30 flights) and it is still like new. It saved me also a lot of money on tickets carrying it as small luggage on the cheap economy flying companies as you dont need to check it in! For the Osprey quality i don't have to say mutch its already known.. I highly recommend this backpack, specially for travelers! I recomend to buy together the raincover(its not included) as it has some kind of waterproofing on light rain,but not on heavy rain. And you don't want to risk all your documents and electronics to get wet when you are away from home.
Thanks for the sneak peak. I'm looking forward to your test review. I swear I must be the only person that doesn't carry a laptop. I find that storage to be wasted space and extra weight.
i don't carry a laptop either! i feel the same way. maybe i'll use it for souvenirs that are a bit more fragile or move my medicine case in there after getting to the hotel. wish it was removable.
The zippers are large but you can break through with a pen. You can get into almost every bag that has nylon zippers, the only bag that I've tried that you can't do this with are the double zippers on some PacSafe bags
I just got the new farpoint 40, and I have to say the new one packs a bit more! Do you have the daylite plus that you could test if it attaches to the farpoint shoulder clips for the turtleshell carry?
I don't have the daypack but I'm going to get it to see how it works. The new Farpoint has those four fabric loops on the back of the bag you can attach the daypack, you can also attach it on the front with the buckles on the shoulder strap.
Planning to get this new version but the lack of organisation compartments make me hesitate… like you don’t even have an option to store small items without opening the main compartment lol
Tried this out today. What happened at Osprey? It’s lower expectations season and the top blob pocket is the amateur hour highlight. It gets harder to open the more full the pack is, and hides small things in the corners. And the strong curve of the back frame would put bending pressure on a laptop. Harness was great though. So if you want a big open pack with good straps, it’s ok. Staying organized with minimum fuss? Not for you.
Fair criticism. Good, comfortable, adjustable, backpack straps and a big main compartment are the main selling points on this pack. Some of the other features can be less than desirable. I've been using this bag over the years, and I've always found issues with one thing or another. If a person tries enough bags it's likely they will find one that works better for them. However I think for a general, all-purpose pack, that will work good for a majority of people, I haven't found a bag better than this one.
@@OneBagTravels Right, I just can't get over the blob pocket's being hard to access with a full bag and unorganized. It's basically what I have already, and it just adds unneeded anxiety to key travel moments, like finding a passport, keys, wallet in a hurry. It is surprising to me how hard it is to find a 40L-ish, carry-on sized bag with good harness (load lifters and waist belt), compression straps, and some easy-access organized pockets. But in a smaller, 35L bag? Piece 'o cake, several good options there. Anyway thanks for all your work, your channel is such a big help!
Thanks! It's more of a sleeve inside the main compartment rather than a separate compartment. It just has a separate zipper. And yes, the sleeve it sits about 2" off the bottom of the pack.
@@OneBagTravels Appreciate the quick response!! I might be getting this one. I was thinking about the AER Travel 3 pack, but I think it costs too much for my liking. Do you think this pack will last? Does it feel premium?
@@thecasualdad84 Aer is good too, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Osprey makes good premium bags, but the fabric is thinner compared to bags like Aer, GoRuck, Evergoods etc.
@@OneBagTravels I commented on another video of yours today. I got this bag today and all around its awesome! my only gripe is the laptop compartment. It seems too small to fit a 16in laptop like it claims. Mine is 15in and it wont zip shut at all. So I either put it in the main compartment and only use the laptop area for documents or something else that is thin, or I return for another bag.
@@thecasualdad84 That's unfortunate. Your Alienware must be bigger than my Dell. I just tried it again and my 15" Dell fits with about 2" to spare on the length, and maybe 1.5" on the width.
I’m looking forward to more videos on this bag. Can you do a comparison video of the 40 vs the 55? I heard the 55 is a 40 + 15 day pack but giving you more room in the 40L section because the laptop bag is moved to the daypack. Any more videos on these bags would be greatly appreciated. You always do a great job with these reviews!
I second this. According to Osprey europe website, the new Farpoint 40 and Farpoint 55 (probably without the 15 Liter daypack) now have the same size! If that is true, I'd rather buy the farpoint 40 due to its integrated laptop sleeve and combine it with a better daypack like the Daylite Plus. Let's be honest, the Farpoint 55 daypack is rather useless with these weirdly placed mesh pockets (I own a 2016 Farpoint 55 and a 2020 Daylite Plus)
@@Roman-nu1om I just bought the 55L. So now I have 3 versions of the Farpoint 40, two Daylite daypacks, and soon the 55. I'll put together some videos here soon comparing the 40 vs 55 with the different daypack options. Should be fun.
@OneBagTravels I'd be interesting if the volume of the Farpoint 40 has changed as well, I own both the previous Farpoint 40 in M/L and Farpoint 55 in S/M size and from my experience I can still pack more stuff into the Farpoint 55 despite being the shorter S/M size (only counting the main pack, ignoring the included daypack).
I'm excited for these packs. I'm currently using the osprey duplex 65 but having both bags connected is hard to wear for an extended period of time. I often find myself wearing the backpack and carrying the clothes bag like briefcase but then I'm wearing the small bag and having to hand carry the bigger bag which seems backwards... Using the farpoint + farpoint daypack clipped to the front seems like a much better weight distribution. Watching the Osprey official videos on these the farpoint 55 seems to have a different layout compared to the farpoint 40 + farpoint daypack such as the laptop sleeve, shoe compartment and other pocket difference. I would be interested to see a full rundown of the layout differences. They also have a new wheeled farpoint which sounds interesting to give my back a break every once in a while but I'm not sure if the 4 liters lost + layout difference would be worth it.
Yes I would also like to see a breakdown between the 40+ daypack, and the 55. Guess I'll have to pick up the 55 up at some point. I wish the website did a better job at breaking down the capacity of the 55 bags. The previous version of the Farpoint 55 I believe had a ~40L pack, plus a 15L daypack. But you couldn't attach a daypack to the older model of the Farpoint 40, so if you wanted them together you had to get the 55. Now that you can attach a daypack to the 40, it seems like they negated the need for the 55. Since a Farpoint 40 plus the Daylite daypack is basically the same thing as the Farpoint 55?!
@@OneBagTravels the odd thing is the 40 + daypack isn't the same as the 55. There's clear difference between the main bags like their video makes it seem like the 55 is missing the laptop back panel sleeve but the 55 has a mesh shoe compartment. There might even be differences in the daypack but ospreys official video doesn't make it clear. If the 55 is missing the laptop sleeve and only has the small laptop/tablet sleeve of the daypack then that would make the 55 a deal breaker for me.
i'm glad they moved the laptop compartment, but i also wish they'd make it an optional/detachable piece. also, you'd know what'd be great is if osprey came up with some sort of of optional/detachable component that allows you to turn your backpack into a wheeled luggage. like for the times you're in a busy airport and on a never ending line for security or customs and having two backpack on you front and back. those get really heavy and having some sort of contraption you can unfold to turn your backpacks into a wheeled luggage piece would be grand. i have a little folding trolley that i'm going to try out but something even more lightweight yet sturdy would be awesome!
Hi, just bought myself the farpoint 40 but looking for a daypack too. Do you know whether the 15L daypack will get through as hand luggage if attached to the back of the 40L? Planning on the daypack being empty, just not sure whether the whole thing would still fit most airlines' dimensions. Thanks in advance!
I think that would depend on how full the main bag was. Fully packed the Farpoint 40 is about the max dimensions for carry on (check your airline dimensions to make sure though). I imagine if the daypack is attached then it would just count as part of your carry-on allowance, and not counted as a spearate hand luggage. If the daypack is empty, and the main bag isn't over packed, I think it would still fit in the sizer.
@@OneBagTravels awesome thank you for the detailed reply! Think the osprey daypack is what I'll get. First time solo travelling in December aus, nz, then SEA very excited!
It's not really waterproof, so if you're walking in enough rain to fill the back pocket with water your gear is probably going to get wet on the inside. However it does have a little hole in the bottom of the pocket to keep that from happenening if you were. They do sell a raincovers though.
Having the laptop close to my back at least in the summer ,is not a thing that I will consider an upgrade , the bag is pretty much the same but they continue to ignore the fact that we really need accessible mesh (possibly elasticated ) pocket on the side cmon Osprey !? We really need to wait untill 2030?
It constantly BEFUDDLES me that all these packs seem to be built around a laptop compartment. For those of us that can get by with just a phone, it is a lot of extra padding and zippers to pay for and then carry around! Not all of us are travel bloggers!
It's nice if you carry a laptop, but a waste of space/weight if you don't. My favorite style is a sleeve built into the main compartment. If done right it gives you all the same benefits of a deviated laptop compartment, but takes up almost no space in the pack if you don't use it.
Hi, 2 questions, I was wondering if the pack could shrink the size all the way down to 21 x 11 x 9, was checking the airline carry-on size limit. And is it possible to put a stratos 24 inside the pack?
The wire frame is just about 21 x 11" so with nothing in the bag it's just barely over those dimensions. I don't think you could fit it in a bin at the airport though because it has all the fabric, zippers and handles that stick outside of the frame. Plus if you put anything in the bag it's going to go over that. This isn't a very squishable bag unfortunately.
I would also add that there are some advantages to the stowed straps on my outbound leg. I find it really hard to fill a 40L or 45L pack at the start of my trip. By the end of the trip, however, I usually need more room. An expansion zipper panel isn't a good option, it might set off ticket counter agent's alarm bells. Those deployed backpack straps tend to not get counted as part of the bag volume, even though they free up significant inside space. Likewise there is a lot of dead air space in a truly double padded (body side and main compartment side) laptop slot. My 11" detachable will hardly use that space, and just slide around.
Yeah I like this redesign better. They addressed many of the issues I had with the bag, laptop compartment placement, and awkward to pack main compartment. Harness system seems legit, but I haven't had a chance to take it on any trips yet.
That actually seems cheap. It's $185 on the Osprey website in the US (188Euro) so if you can get it for 140 I'd say that's a bargan. It's a great pack. Just make sure it's the right version, they just updated it a few months ago, so the older models are probably still floating around for sale.
@@OneBagTravels thanks for the reply, how much smaller is the main compartment of the bag? You mentioned it was smaller in the video and that's a big deal for me because I don't care about the laptop compartments.
@@LincolnClay98 Not much, the backpack straps are just slightly bulkier in the update. But this may only affect the capacity if you have the straps stowed away. Shouldn't be any different when you're wearing it as a backpack.
I used the old version of farpoint s/m. Amazing, for me since i'm not tall, and 1.36 kg of backpack was just great. Now with 1.6 kg and no more s/m... size means a lot for me. Immaginate my osprey and my macbook 3 kg. i have my canon, charger, battery... 1.2 kg more, 300 of must have, body care and pills .... Guys for me 250 gramms means gold. In my mind i have a fight to get back the old version. But is out of stock everywere. What to do? Btw i use an 180 gramms 10 backpack too. like daypack.
You're gonna have a hard time finding the old version for sale new. It was on Amazon up until a few months ago, but it looks like it's out of stock now. Might have to see if you can find one used.
Check my backpack spreadsheet out, you can filter by laptop compartment. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xIMBaSlyFbQ7FSU5nKXn8VICaOkASUOR9HaKxRYAheE/edit?usp=sharing
Personally i don't think its anywhere near as good as the old one,lucky i've still got mine ,i wont be upgrading,i use mine for travel and never take a laptop,i love the compartment on the front.
I liked that the previous model had a front compartment, but I never liked the design. I wish it had more pockets or dividers rather than just a big open pocket. All your gear just falls to the bottom that way. But still, now there's no front pocket at all.
@@OneBagTravels i own the second version of farpoint and the nebula as well. When it’s possible I take both with me. Nebula takes all the gadgets plus shoes. Farpoint takes all the clothing and this two bags are the perfect combo for me.
It's oddly shaped like a trapezoid. It's about 11" deep, and the width is about 19 on the wide end where the zipper is, but tapers down to 16 on the far end.
I do not. They were made available in Europe for ~2 months before they hit the US. Seems like the rollout has been slow, I would just keep checking the website every few weeks.
I own a Farpoint 40 M/L size and Farpoint 55 S/M size (both bought in 2016, e.g. the preceding model) and just did the test: There's NO WAY I can fit the contents of a reasonably tight packed Farpoint 55 (only counting the main pack here, not using the included daypack!) into the Farpoint 40, well it might work if using brute force and turning the Farpoint 40 into a compression bag but that's not how I packed the 55 in the first place or how I want to travel. On top of that a fully loaded Farpoint 40 budges out like a turtle with horrible weight distribution whereas the Farpoint 55 has a more convenient straight shape with weight much closer to my back and an even front surface that is far better suited to strap my daypack of choice onto it (I use an Osprey Daylite Plus). So based on my first hand experience the "old" Farpoint 55 S/M is clearly the superior carry-on backpack. I honestly never understood the fuss about the Farpoint 40, at the expense of matching official carry-on size lengh Osprey designed a pack that doesn't carry well when fully packed and it doesn't fit in tighter overhead compartments either due to it's awkward turtle like shape. Please note that the Farpoint 55 S/M is significantly shorter (59cm measured) than the Farpoint 55 M/L (66cm measured in store) that's why I bought the shorter S/M in the first place, despite being a 5'11 male. I'm aware that 59cm length is technically still above the official carry-on size limit (
Interesting, thanks for testing that. It's still confusing to me that Osprey would make what is basically the same bag in two different shapes and styles (Farpoint 55 is a 40L pack with a 15L daypack pre-attached; while the Farpoint 40 is a 40L pack with daypack attachment option). And both packs are theoretically the same capacity (40L) so they should hold the same volume, but they don't. Also I found the same thing with the Osprey sizing, even though I'm almost 5'11" I still went with the S/M size because it fit better.
@OneBagTravels from my extensive testing in 2016 the harness of the Farpoint 55 M/L would've been the better fit, to make the S/M work I had to fully tighten the load compression straps (the ones above the shoulders) to virtually raise the shoulder harness mounting points, I further made a knot from the excess strap right behind the clasp so it can't get loose anymore (the harness cover can still be applied). Despite this "hack solution" the 55 S/M still carries much better than the 40 with the otherwise better fitting M/L harness, I guess my wishes of a Farpoint 55 S/M length bag (45cm) will never materialize.
@@OneBagTravels dude, I’ve been having such a hard time with their CS. The black Farpoint has three interior colours, grey and 2 greens and their CS denies it lol.
@@NASTYVIDS I'm not sure their customer service is the most informed. I've heard other people say they gave them the wrong information with how to attach the daypack. They are a good company, and have a great warranty and return policy, but CS lacks detailed knowledge of their product line sometimes.
It’s disappointing to see that they used J-straps instead of an S-Strap design for the harness. That means people with larger chests or busts are going to get squished. I’m also wondering how that adjustable harness system is going to work for someone smaller. Honestly, it looks like their “upgrade” to unisex is actually ignoring the needs of women. I hope that I’m wrong about that.
I didn't explain it well in th video, but they got rid of the sizes, but it's not a unisex bag. They still have the Fairview 40, with is the women's version of the Farpoint. www.osprey.com/us/en/product/fairview-40-travel-pack-FAIRVEW40F22_550.html However the straps don't look too different. And I wish I had someone smaller to test packs, I'm 5'11" so not a good representation of how the bag fits on smaller people.
@@OneBagTravels I have real trouble with osprey packs. I have a 16 in back length, when I put on their packs it's like I have a surfboard strapped on me.
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The buckles on the shoulder strap (seen in the center of the video at 1:22) are for attaching the Osprey Daypack to the front of the Farpoint/Fairview. You can see them demonstrating this at 2:36 in the video on the Daypack product page www.osprey.com/us/en/product/farpoint-fairview-travel-daypack-FARFAIRDAYF22_550.html Here is a screenshot from the video imgur.com/gallery/vlposIU
First , I just wanted to say this channel is far superior to P___ H_____
Anyways, the new layout seems very similar to the Porter series (laptop in back, stash pocket on top). I don't know if you have the latest Porter; but I would love to see the latest Farpoint 40 compared (or contrasted) to a Porter 46
I don't have the latest Porter but I noticed that too. After I get done with this bag I'll probably pick one up.
More capacity in the main compartment? compared to the old version
Only because they got rid of that front organizational compartment, the overall volume is the same
Omg, they finally moved the laptop compartment closer to the back. Such a weird choice to have it on the front on the previous version. I mean, they are a formidable company and probably know and understand weight distribution on a back pack.
I never understood some of the design features on the previous model. My only thought is the Farpoint was always an extremely popular pack and they didn't want to do anything to mess up the success of that pack. I'm glad they finally did though.
Yeah, but the new laptop compartment is just a sleeve that takes up room in the main compartment. It should have had its own compartment. I doubt you're really getting 40L now...
@@wl5609 True, I'm curious to do a capacity test with my peanuts!
@@OneBagTravels Have you yet?
@@HugBugi Not yet. I was going to wait until I did the bag review, which I haven't gotten around to yet.
I like that they moved the laptop compartment, but I can’t believe they got rid of the organizational compartment. I think if they would have an organization compartment it could be my favorite option. I wonder why they totally rid of it.
The organizational pocket wasn't very useful on the old model imo, it was just a big sleeve pocket. I don't need much, but I like somewhere to store cables, chargers, pens etc.
I second that. I actually use it for storing travel insurance, dog insurance and documents.
looking forward to your full review after usage. curious to see how much difference the lack of the front "organization" dump pocket will make...i never travel w/ a laptop however- at the most i bring an ipad and use secondary pockets for books, paper, art supplies...
Same, I have an e-reader. I like a smaller front pocket for my small gear too. That top pocket is large, but there's no dividers or anything.
Great Video! How does the new version of the Farview 40 compare to the Porter 46? With the more similar organization, the main differences would be comfort and size, or are there any other aspects to consider?
Yeah I'd say comfort and size are the biggest differences. I think Porter is easier to pack, and compression straps work much better and let you squish it down way more than the Farpoint/Fairview.
When are you planning to do a full review of this? Definitely looking forward to it!
I got backlogged, trying to catch up, hopefully soon!
Looking forward to your full review. I just picked one up and not sure I'm going to keep it yet. Did you notice the "false back" in the main compartment? Don't know how else to describe it. It's a plate that runs the full length of the main compartment separating it from the back housing the harness system. What is this for?
Also, have you checked out the Eagle Creek Tour Travel Pack 40L?
I've also noticed this. When I cinch the shoulder straps, sometimes that plate (or maybe it's the harness system) curves into my back and it's uncomfortable. I'm wondering if maybe I'm just not using the pack correctly or there's something else I need to adjust. I think I'm going to reach out to Osprey Customer Support because I did NOT have this issue with my prior one which I loved so much.
The laptop compartment isn't actually separate, but the padded sleeve goes into the main compartment. It looks like a padded flap inside the bottom of the main compartment. For some reason it has little toggles you can detach it from one side, but I don't know why you would ever do this. Is that what you're talking about? That's all I see back there, behind the laptop sleeve it's just a plastic frame sheet, and the back backpack padding.
@@OneBagTravels Yes, that seems to be what I was unknowingly referring to. I could feel the upper edge of it against my back when carrying the pack. Or alternatively, it might be the top of the frame. Either way, I miss the way my old pack feels. Oh well. Serves me right for not trying it on before buying!
@@OneBagTravels yup, I figured that out after I posted. Thanks. A weird way to create the laptop sleeve. And why allow it to partially detached? Seems like an afterthought to me rather than a thoughtful design. .
Thanks for this, I was wondering why mine didn’t have any organisation, I like the laptop setup (with extra spot for ipad) and front pockets on the porter 46 but it’s less collapsible unlike the Farpoont. Cheers!
Great video!! What do you think of the pack now after 5month??
It's still a decent bag. I've had a love/hate relationship with the Farpoit ever since I started this channel. It's a great all around general travel bag. It's a good recommendation for general traveler who want a good pack that's going to hold a lot of gear and work well in a variety of travel scenarios. I think the update fixed a lot of issues I had with the older model, but it could still be improved. It's one of those packs that does a lot of stuff well, but it doesn't do anything great.
Thank you for the reply ! What would be your top pick for a travel bag? I feel what bothers me with this one is the lack of any organization…i’ve also been looking at the Cotopaxi alpa which has a lot of organization but lacks the confort of the Osprey .😢 wish there was a middle ground!
@@catu923bor Minaal 3.0
Not sure if I could narrow it down to a top pick, Cotopaxi Allpa is a great pack, but yes the packing style isnt' for everyone. Some of my other favorites are the Evergoods CTB,
Peak Design Travel Backpack, AER Travel Pack, Cabin Zero Military, most everything by Thule, the new Tortuga V4 and the ULA Dragonfly.
Quite a niche comparison - how would this compare to something like the Eagle Creek Cargo Hauler? What’s your view?
Cargo Hauler is more of a duffel, easier to pack, larger volume in the main compartment. Backpack straps on Farpoint are much better.
I have the Original Farpoint 40 and it still looks almost new. I’m glad they moved the laptop area. I never used the luggage strap or the front mesh pockets so those changes are good as well. I still hope all the zippers align so I can use a single TSA lock to secure all the main compartment
They got rid of the front organizational pocket, so it's really just the one big compartment now, so need to secure two sets of zippers together. The laptop compartment zipper is over on the side.
I’d love to see a more detailed review on this. Are you planning to do that?
I did a comparison between the Farpoint 40 and 55 that I think covers pretty much everything - ruclips.net/video/8nkQuNZMnMA/видео.html
Nice overview. I'm very seriously looking at this bag for an extended Japan trip in the next year or two.
Thanks! And yes, totally go to Japan!
i'm looking at this too but for a couple of weeks in london and paris in 2024. my first time on vacation. i'm so hoping osprey has some sort of black friday discount!
Don’t know if this can help , I’ve buyed mine in Italy 5 years ago al 90 euro then purchased a fair wiew for my wife on Amazon Black Friday 3 years ago for 32 euro (not kidding)
I use this backpack a lot for travel and also for multiple days on mountain , the only thing I would say is , check some peak design options if you want to access comfortably the laptop or just having some smart features . If you’re planning to walk a lot , the farpoint is the way to go!
Great information well explained. Thanks. Girlfriend has a Fairview 40 with a shoulder strap which we think is incredibly useful (e.g. carrying the pack only a few blocks to catch a bus, train, etc.). I'm quite disappointed that my new Farpoint 40 has no shoulder strap. Any ideas on a "hack" to attach a shoulder strap?
Not a good way. It has two fabric straps on the top corners (not the front fabric loops) which would be good to attach a shoulder strap. Unfortunately they don't have the same straps on the bottom. So you could attach a shoulder strap to those top loops, and the bottom fabric loops. I imagine it would work, but I don't know how comfortable it would be. And those fabric loops aren't really designed to hold that much weight.
I have the previous version, traveled with it 2 monthly trips in Asia, and a lot of shorter trips (about 25-30 flights) and it is still like new. It saved me also a lot of money on tickets carrying it as small luggage on the cheap economy flying companies as you dont need to check it in!
For the Osprey quality i don't have to say mutch its already known..
I highly recommend this backpack, specially for travelers! I recomend to buy together the raincover(its not included) as it has some kind of waterproofing on light rain,but not on heavy rain.
And you don't want to risk all your documents and electronics to get wet when you are away from home.
Thanks for the feedback. Good call on the rain cover, or a plastic liner works too.
Thanks for the sneak peak. I'm looking forward to your test review.
I swear I must be the only person that doesn't carry a laptop. I find that storage to be wasted space and extra weight.
I wish I didn't have to carry a laptop. I usually have to carry two.
i don't carry a laptop either! i feel the same way. maybe i'll use it for souvenirs that are a bit more fragile or move my medicine case in there after getting to the hotel. wish it was removable.
@@DD-d6d3 😬 i can't even imagine that!
Thanks! I don't usually when I travel either unless it's for work.
I’m still trying to decide if I want to go with this or the Porter 46.
Tough decision
I appreciate the sneakpeak on the new design but how strong are the zippers on this? Is it safe or you can break through with it with a ballpen?
The zippers are large but you can break through with a pen. You can get into almost every bag that has nylon zippers, the only bag that I've tried that you can't do this with are the double zippers on some PacSafe bags
Could you do a video showing both of them packed out, to see how they compare?
Good idea! I'll do one of these packing demos eventually
I just got the new farpoint 40, and I have to say the new one packs a bit more! Do you have the daylite plus that you could test if it attaches to the farpoint shoulder clips for the turtleshell carry?
I don't have the daypack but I'm going to get it to see how it works. The new Farpoint has those four fabric loops on the back of the bag you can attach the daypack, you can also attach it on the front with the buckles on the shoulder strap.
Planning to get this new version but the lack of organisation compartments make me hesitate… like you don’t even have an option to store small items without opening the main compartment lol
I know right?! Osprey does a lot right, but external organization is not one of them
Tried this out today. What happened at Osprey? It’s lower expectations season and the top blob pocket is the amateur hour highlight. It gets harder to open the more full the pack is, and hides small things in the corners. And the strong curve of the back frame would put bending pressure on a laptop. Harness was great though. So if you want a big open pack with good straps, it’s ok. Staying organized with minimum fuss? Not for you.
Fair criticism. Good, comfortable, adjustable, backpack straps and a big main compartment are the main selling points on this pack. Some of the other features can be less than desirable. I've been using this bag over the years, and I've always found issues with one thing or another. If a person tries enough bags it's likely they will find one that works better for them. However I think for a general, all-purpose pack, that will work good for a majority of people, I haven't found a bag better than this one.
@@OneBagTravels Right, I just can't get over the blob pocket's being hard to access with a full bag and unorganized. It's basically what I have already, and it just adds unneeded anxiety to key travel moments, like finding a passport, keys, wallet in a hurry. It is surprising to me how hard it is to find a 40L-ish, carry-on sized bag with good harness (load lifters and waist belt), compression straps, and some easy-access organized pockets. But in a smaller, 35L bag? Piece 'o cake, several good options there. Anyway thanks for all your work, your channel is such a big help!
Awesome video! Does the laptop compartment have a false bottom?
Thanks! It's more of a sleeve inside the main compartment rather than a separate compartment. It just has a separate zipper. And yes, the sleeve it sits about 2" off the bottom of the pack.
@@OneBagTravels Appreciate the quick response!! I might be getting this one. I was thinking about the AER Travel 3 pack, but I think it costs too much for my liking. Do you think this pack will last? Does it feel premium?
@@thecasualdad84 Aer is good too, I don't think you can go wrong with either. Osprey makes good premium bags, but the fabric is thinner compared to bags like Aer, GoRuck, Evergoods etc.
@@OneBagTravels I commented on another video of yours today. I got this bag today and all around its awesome! my only gripe is the laptop compartment. It seems too small to fit a 16in laptop like it claims. Mine is 15in and it wont zip shut at all. So I either put it in the main compartment and only use the laptop area for documents or something else that is thin, or I return for another bag.
@@thecasualdad84 That's unfortunate. Your Alienware must be bigger than my Dell. I just tried it again and my 15" Dell fits with about 2" to spare on the length, and maybe 1.5" on the width.
I’m looking forward to more videos on this bag. Can you do a comparison video of the 40 vs the 55? I heard the 55 is a 40 + 15 day pack but giving you more room in the 40L section because the laptop bag is moved to the daypack. Any more videos on these bags would be greatly appreciated. You always do a great job with these reviews!
Thanks! I picked up the daypacks recently so will be showing those soon. I'm trying to convince Osprey to send me the 55L version 😝
@@OneBagTravels Osprey if you are reading this, send him the 55l! Lol I need to make a decision on which bag to purchase!
I second this. According to Osprey europe website, the new Farpoint 40 and Farpoint 55 (probably without the 15 Liter daypack) now have the same size! If that is true, I'd rather buy the farpoint 40 due to its integrated laptop sleeve and combine it with a better daypack like the Daylite Plus. Let's be honest, the Farpoint 55 daypack is rather useless with these weirdly placed mesh pockets (I own a 2016 Farpoint 55 and a 2020 Daylite Plus)
@@Roman-nu1om I just bought the 55L. So now I have 3 versions of the Farpoint 40, two Daylite daypacks, and soon the 55. I'll put together some videos here soon comparing the 40 vs 55 with the different daypack options. Should be fun.
@OneBagTravels I'd be interesting if the volume of the Farpoint 40 has changed as well, I own both the previous Farpoint 40 in M/L and Farpoint 55 in S/M size and from my experience I can still pack more stuff into the Farpoint 55 despite being the shorter S/M size (only counting the main pack, ignoring the included daypack).
I'm excited for these packs. I'm currently using the osprey duplex 65 but having both bags connected is hard to wear for an extended period of time. I often find myself wearing the backpack and carrying the clothes bag like briefcase but then I'm wearing the small bag and having to hand carry the bigger bag which seems backwards... Using the farpoint + farpoint daypack clipped to the front seems like a much better weight distribution.
Watching the Osprey official videos on these the farpoint 55 seems to have a different layout compared to the farpoint 40 + farpoint daypack such as the laptop sleeve, shoe compartment and other pocket difference. I would be interested to see a full rundown of the layout differences. They also have a new wheeled farpoint which sounds interesting to give my back a break every once in a while but I'm not sure if the 4 liters lost + layout difference would be worth it.
Yes I would also like to see a breakdown between the 40+ daypack, and the 55. Guess I'll have to pick up the 55 up at some point. I wish the website did a better job at breaking down the capacity of the 55 bags. The previous version of the Farpoint 55 I believe had a ~40L pack, plus a 15L daypack. But you couldn't attach a daypack to the older model of the Farpoint 40, so if you wanted them together you had to get the 55. Now that you can attach a daypack to the 40, it seems like they negated the need for the 55. Since a Farpoint 40 plus the Daylite daypack is basically the same thing as the Farpoint 55?!
@@OneBagTravels the odd thing is the 40 + daypack isn't the same as the 55. There's clear difference between the main bags like their video makes it seem like the 55 is missing the laptop back panel sleeve but the 55 has a mesh shoe compartment. There might even be differences in the daypack but ospreys official video doesn't make it clear. If the 55 is missing the laptop sleeve and only has the small laptop/tablet sleeve of the daypack then that would make the 55 a deal breaker for me.
@@rbta2191 I think I'll just have the get the 55 and the daypack and see them side by side.
i'm glad they moved the laptop compartment, but i also wish they'd make it an optional/detachable piece. also, you'd know what'd be great is if osprey came up with some sort of of optional/detachable component that allows you to turn your backpack into a wheeled luggage. like for the times you're in a busy airport and on a never ending line for security or customs and having two backpack on you front and back. those get really heavy and having some sort of contraption you can unfold to turn your backpacks into a wheeled luggage piece would be grand. i have a little folding trolley that i'm going to try out but something even more lightweight yet sturdy would be awesome!
I think if you were going to carry around the frame and wheels then you may as well just use a rolling luggage.
@@OneBagTravels wheels just for airport. carrying as a backpack for everything else! :)
Have you done a packing cube volume test with these two packs in another video?
I've done a Farpoint packing demo - ruclips.net/video/b-_J8brLnEs/видео.html
Hi, just bought myself the farpoint 40 but looking for a daypack too. Do you know whether the 15L daypack will get through as hand luggage if attached to the back of the 40L? Planning on the daypack being empty, just not sure whether the whole thing would still fit most airlines' dimensions. Thanks in advance!
I think that would depend on how full the main bag was. Fully packed the Farpoint 40 is about the max dimensions for carry on (check your airline dimensions to make sure though). I imagine if the daypack is attached then it would just count as part of your carry-on allowance, and not counted as a spearate hand luggage. If the daypack is empty, and the main bag isn't over packed, I think it would still fit in the sizer.
@@OneBagTravels awesome thank you for the detailed reply! Think the osprey daypack is what I'll get. First time solo travelling in December aus, nz, then SEA very excited!
@@connorellis6795 That's gonna be an awesome trip!
did the top stash pocket shrink in size with the new design? It seems to have been bigger on the old model?
Yeah it's smaller. They're about the same width, but the older one went down further because it was on the front.
Would love to see a comparison of tbe farview 40 vs the porter 30. Specifically for females
Best I can do is a comparison of the Farpoint 40 vs the Porter 46, but not female based - ruclips.net/video/L1n4ZDxQKVc/видео.html
doesnt the front pocket hold water? When you walk in the rain..
It's not really waterproof, so if you're walking in enough rain to fill the back pocket with water your gear is probably going to get wet on the inside. However it does have a little hole in the bottom of the pocket to keep that from happenening if you were. They do sell a raincovers though.
Having the laptop close to my back at least in the summer ,is not a thing that I will consider an upgrade , the bag is pretty much the same but they continue to ignore the fact that we really need accessible mesh (possibly elasticated ) pocket on the side cmon Osprey !? We really need to wait untill 2030?
Some better exterior organization would be great!
It constantly BEFUDDLES me that all these packs seem to be built around a laptop compartment.
For those of us that can get by with just a phone, it is a lot of extra padding and zippers to pay for and then carry around!
Not all of us are travel bloggers!
It's nice if you carry a laptop, but a waste of space/weight if you don't. My favorite style is a sleeve built into the main compartment. If done right it gives you all the same benefits of a deviated laptop compartment, but takes up almost no space in the pack if you don't use it.
I find I can sometimes use the space for other things. Sometimes my e-reader, tablet, passport another documents end up in the laptop sleeve.
YES! TOTALLY AGREE!!!
Hi, 2 questions, I was wondering if the pack could shrink the size all the way down to 21 x 11 x 9, was checking the airline carry-on size limit. And is it possible to put a stratos 24 inside the pack?
The wire frame is just about 21 x 11" so with nothing in the bag it's just barely over those dimensions. I don't think you could fit it in a bin at the airport though because it has all the fabric, zippers and handles that stick outside of the frame. Plus if you put anything in the bag it's going to go over that. This isn't a very squishable bag unfortunately.
You pointed out differences very well.
Thanks!
It looks like once you deploy the hidden backpack straps, you reclaim a lot of space in the pack itself.
This is true. I suppose it would only be affected if you have the straps stowed.
@@OneBagTravels ironically, I prefer stowed. Lol
I would also add that there are some advantages to the stowed straps on my outbound leg. I find it really hard to fill a 40L or 45L pack at the start of my trip. By the end of the trip, however, I usually need more room. An expansion zipper panel isn't a good option, it might set off ticket counter agent's alarm bells. Those deployed backpack straps tend to not get counted as part of the bag volume, even though they free up significant inside space. Likewise there is a lot of dead air space in a truly double padded (body side and main compartment side) laptop slot. My 11" detachable will hardly use that space, and just slide around.
Do you prefer it over the old Farpoint 40?
Yeah I like this redesign better. They addressed many of the issues I had with the bag, laptop compartment placement, and awkward to pack main compartment. Harness system seems legit, but I haven't had a chance to take it on any trips yet.
Do you think that this bag is worth £140? I really want this bag but it seems quite pricey.
That actually seems cheap. It's $185 on the Osprey website in the US (188Euro) so if you can get it for 140 I'd say that's a bargan. It's a great pack. Just make sure it's the right version, they just updated it a few months ago, so the older models are probably still floating around for sale.
@@OneBagTravels thanks for the reply, how much smaller is the main compartment of the bag? You mentioned it was smaller in the video and that's a big deal for me because I don't care about the laptop compartments.
I mean compared to the old version
@@LincolnClay98 Not much, the backpack straps are just slightly bulkier in the update. But this may only affect the capacity if you have the straps stowed away. Shouldn't be any different when you're wearing it as a backpack.
The attach point for over shoulder strap was great as I used it all the time. May not purchase now.
I used the old version of farpoint s/m. Amazing, for me since i'm not tall, and 1.36 kg of backpack was just great. Now with 1.6 kg and no more s/m... size means a lot for me. Immaginate my osprey and my macbook 3 kg. i have my canon, charger, battery... 1.2 kg more, 300 of must have, body care and pills .... Guys for me 250 gramms means gold. In my mind i have a fight to get back the old version. But is out of stock everywere. What to do? Btw i use an 180 gramms 10 backpack too. like daypack.
You're gonna have a hard time finding the old version for sale new. It was on Amazon up until a few months ago, but it looks like it's out of stock now. Might have to see if you can find one used.
Hello , could you advice me other backpack . I am not going take laptop with me so I rather have extra space.
Check my backpack spreadsheet out, you can filter by laptop compartment.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xIMBaSlyFbQ7FSU5nKXn8VICaOkASUOR9HaKxRYAheE/edit?usp=sharing
Great comparison.
Thanks!
Good review , well done
Thanks! 40 vs 55 comparison posting tomorrow btw 👍
Can you attach a daylite plus pack to the 40L farpoint?
Answer is yes.
Yep! They added the fabric loops to the front now so you can attach the daypack.
Daylite plus? I founded that only the daylite and daypack farpoint was compatible!
@@arijunior12 daylite plus is compatible on the back. But only the farpoint daypack is compatible for the front clips
Personally i don't think its anywhere near as good as the old one,lucky i've still got mine ,i wont be upgrading,i use mine for travel and never take a laptop,i love the compartment on the front.
I liked that the previous model had a front compartment, but I never liked the design. I wish it had more pockets or dividers rather than just a big open pocket. All your gear just falls to the bottom that way. But still, now there's no front pocket at all.
osprey nebula is the best option for one bag travel and its only 5l less compare to farpoint.
That's a nice looking pack, and it has water bottle pockets!
@@OneBagTravels i own the second version of farpoint and the nebula as well. When it’s possible I take both with me. Nebula takes all the gadgets plus shoes. Farpoint takes all the clothing and this two bags are the perfect combo for me.
Very useful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
What are the h/w dimensions of the new laptop compartment
It's oddly shaped like a trapezoid. It's about 11" deep, and the width is about 19 on the wide end where the zipper is, but tapers down to 16 on the far end.
Does anyone know when these will made available in Australia?
I do not. They were made available in Europe for ~2 months before they hit the US. Seems like the rollout has been slow, I would just keep checking the website every few weeks.
I miss the iconic green interiors
Green is a good interior color 👍
I own a Farpoint 40 M/L size and Farpoint 55 S/M size (both bought in 2016, e.g. the preceding model) and just did the test: There's NO WAY I can fit the contents of a reasonably tight packed Farpoint 55 (only counting the main pack here, not using the included daypack!) into the Farpoint 40, well it might work if using brute force and turning the Farpoint 40 into a compression bag but that's not how I packed the 55 in the first place or how I want to travel. On top of that a fully loaded Farpoint 40 budges out like a turtle with horrible weight distribution whereas the Farpoint 55 has a more convenient straight shape with weight much closer to my back and an even front surface that is far better suited to strap my daypack of choice onto it (I use an Osprey Daylite Plus). So based on my first hand experience the "old" Farpoint 55 S/M is clearly the superior carry-on backpack. I honestly never understood the fuss about the Farpoint 40, at the expense of matching official carry-on size lengh Osprey designed a pack that doesn't carry well when fully packed and it doesn't fit in tighter overhead compartments either due to it's awkward turtle like shape. Please note that the Farpoint 55 S/M is significantly shorter (59cm measured) than the Farpoint 55 M/L (66cm measured in store) that's why I bought the shorter S/M in the first place, despite being a 5'11 male. I'm aware that 59cm length is technically still above the official carry-on size limit (
Interesting, thanks for testing that. It's still confusing to me that Osprey would make what is basically the same bag in two different shapes and styles (Farpoint 55 is a 40L pack with a 15L daypack pre-attached; while the Farpoint 40 is a 40L pack with daypack attachment option). And both packs are theoretically the same capacity (40L) so they should hold the same volume, but they don't. Also I found the same thing with the Osprey sizing, even though I'm almost 5'11" I still went with the S/M size because it fit better.
@OneBagTravels from my extensive testing in 2016 the harness of the Farpoint 55 M/L would've been the better fit, to make the S/M work I had to fully tighten the load compression straps (the ones above the shoulders) to virtually raise the shoulder harness mounting points, I further made a knot from the excess strap right behind the clasp so it can't get loose anymore (the harness cover can still be applied). Despite this "hack solution" the 55 S/M still carries much better than the 40 with the otherwise better fitting M/L harness, I guess my wishes of a Farpoint 55 S/M length bag (45cm) will never materialize.
damn it I just got the pre-22 version. They don't advertise that well
No they do not. It's still a good pack.
@@OneBagTravels dude, I’ve been having such a hard time with their CS. The black Farpoint has three interior colours, grey and 2 greens and their CS denies it lol.
@@NASTYVIDS I'm not sure their customer service is the most informed. I've heard other people say they gave them the wrong information with how to attach the daypack. They are a good company, and have a great warranty and return policy, but CS lacks detailed knowledge of their product line sometimes.
@@OneBagTravels I just wish the website was better/more informative as to models/colours/years, etc…
@@NASTYVIDS Osprey having a bad website gives me endless topics to talk about in videos =)
It’s disappointing to see that they used J-straps instead of an S-Strap design for the harness. That means people with larger chests or busts are going to get squished. I’m also wondering how that adjustable harness system is going to work for someone smaller. Honestly, it looks like their “upgrade” to unisex is actually ignoring the needs of women. I hope that I’m wrong about that.
I didn't explain it well in th video, but they got rid of the sizes, but it's not a unisex bag. They still have the Fairview 40, with is the women's version of the Farpoint. www.osprey.com/us/en/product/fairview-40-travel-pack-FAIRVEW40F22_550.html
However the straps don't look too different. And I wish I had someone smaller to test packs, I'm 5'11" so not a good representation of how the bag fits on smaller people.
@@OneBagTravels I have real trouble with osprey packs. I have a 16 in back length, when I put on their packs it's like I have a surfboard strapped on me.
@@DD-d6d3 that sounds uncomfortable
Do you anticipate when the follow up video will be released :)
I don't have a date yet, I just took it on a trip this weekend so hoping to start some filming soon