I think the space is due to the laptop he has in the 40. It's tighter because of that. It would be interesting to see the same test without the laptop in there.
i want to buy fairview backpack, but idk which set to choose: the original 55L or 40L + backpack separetely? which main pack is better in your opinion? i'm affraid that if i will want travel with small bag only (40L) then in the version 55 the abscence of pockets outside will bother me. on the other hand i don;t travel with laptopt so i'm worried that laptop sleeve in 40L version is a waste of space. what would you reccomend since you have both? @@Comisionado
I have the 55 and find that it is more versatile than the 40 because of the additional 15 L daypack. 15 L daypack is where I put my valuables and it can be worn at the front for security reason. Wearing it this way will not overload my back. The main pack is straightly for storing stuff I do not need access to when I am on the move and the 15 L provides additional storage and it is easily accessible whenever you need to while you wearing it at the front. Also, the 40 L is always up in the overhead storage as a carryon when I am flying and the 15 L is stowed underneath the seat infront of me for ease of access. In may case I am okay with the look wearing the 2 packs separately (front and back). All in all I am very happy with the 55 and have used it on my trips to Europe and Asia.
We have both the new 40L and 55L packs in my household. The core packs are the same volume - 40 L. The “55” comes from the 15 L daypack included in purchase. You can fit *slightly* more in the 55 because the 40 padded laptop compartment takes up space and reduces packing efficiency.
i want to buy fairview backpack, but idk which set to choose: the original 55L or 40L + backpack separetely? sometimes i want to travel with main backpack only and i'm affraid that 55L version will bother me with abscence of pockers outside for quick access. also about the laptop sleeve... is it possible to storage something else there? like pyjamas or think tops?
@@NataliaTatar-ry1xp sure you could put something else in there if folded super flat or put in a flat packing cube, but aside from quick access, I see it as a disadvantage. It’s a less efficient use of space compared to the main compartment. I’d buy the 40 and 15 separate. In fact, I did just that. I’d rather have the flexibility.
For anyone who is confused on the size of these packs (as I was), here's the bottom line... Farpoint 40, Farpoint 55, Fairview 40, Fairview 55, All = 40 liters inside of the main pack. Comments @ 4:00 are very misleading (not purposely), but the comments suggest that the Farview 55 is actually larger than the Farview 40. It is NOT. Unfortunately, Osprey's own website fails to make this very important detail clear to potential customers. Osprey is looking kinda suspect for that TBH, SMH.
Thanks for this video, I was contemplating the 55 as I thought it was exact same but included the daypack and now I know there are differences. Also, never thought of the compression straps as an anti-theft feature but great point!
My son got the 40L and the 15L day pack separately. The 40L has more features than the base of the 55 L. The 40 L + 15 L day pack combo is better than the 55 L which has the 40 L base and the 15 L included.
Had the 40 with the daypack for a week in London. I would have prefered the 55 because the Laptop separation is really thick and I rarely take a full Laptop with me when travelling onebag... So it's just a useless flap on the inside.
I have the previous model of the Farpoint 40 and other than the placement of the laptop sleeve on it I feel it is superior to the new model. Osprey completely missed the mark on the new model. They moved the laptop sleeve to the back which is nice but they then completely took away a zippered front pocket that was basically the entire length of the bag and replaced it with that useless stuff-it pocket. All they needed to do to improve the Farpoint 40 was to move the laptop to the back. That's all that needed to be done. Other than that one thing the older model is superior.
Oh thanks for your opinion. I also have the older Farpoint 40. I was thinking about changing to the new 55 or just to buy the daypack to upgrade the capacity of my older backpack.
The 40L in this video only has a single zipper for the laptop sleeve. Did you purchase this at a separate time than the other video you made, which has 2 zippers? Is that the only difference?
Great review! But i dont think it's completely clear on the capacity difference -- The main packs of both models are the same capacity. The Farpoint 55 = main pack 40L + daypack 15L.
@@PackHacker2 It would be best if you pin an errata comment stating that the main packs are both 40L in capacity. It wasn't an issue of not being completely clear, in the video it is explicitly stated that the Farpoint 55L main pack has a higher capacity than the Farpoint 40L
@@nickpartsafas4080there is SLIGHTLY more space because the Main bag on the 55 doesn't have the padded laptop sleeve in back where the 40 does, which again very SLIGHTLY takes up some of the space that is available in the main bag of the 55
Good review. I have a 40 but it's different from the one used in this review. Did they recently release a new model??? Think I bought mine 2 years ago. I don't have the hideaway laptop compartment which would be nice, nor the reach thru in the back... thanks!
Osprey tends to make separate men's and women's versions of their packs. In this case, the FARview is designed with a harness system that better fits men. The FAIRview is aimed at women.
Love my Fairview 40L, just took it on a four-day trip to Lisbon for my bday, coupled it with my Aer Day Sling 3 Max as a personal item, perfect combo. I almost took my Aer Travel Pack 3 Small instead but I’m not yet minimalist enough haha 😄
This is what I'm thinking about right now! I'm considering buying a 40L, but then to only have a sling as my personal page feels like such a waste, but I can't carry 2 rucksacks at once if I want to maximise space! Not sure what to do. Sometimes I can be minimal, but I also like to bring a spare pair of shoes and shirt if I'm going for out for a nice dinner... Any thoughts?
@@ohooper It was overkill for that particular weekend but I also have the 10L Pacsafe Vibe 325, a larger but still very manageable sling and extremely secure. That’s my pick as a personal item for longer trips, the extra volume comes in handy. PH reviewed it if you want to check it out.
An Osprey rep told me the main bags are 40L. The extra 15L is in the daypack. They just market it as a 55.
This is true I have both
I think the space is due to the laptop he has in the 40. It's tighter because of that. It would be interesting to see the same test without the laptop in there.
@@Comisionadowould you say that if he didn't have the laptop in the back, the differences in being able to pack at much would be small?
i want to buy fairview backpack, but idk which set to choose: the original 55L or 40L + backpack separetely? which main pack is better in your opinion? i'm affraid that if i will want travel with small bag only (40L) then in the version 55 the abscence of pockets outside will bother me. on the other hand i don;t travel with laptopt so i'm worried that laptop sleeve in 40L version is a waste of space. what would you reccomend since you have both? @@Comisionado
@@NataliaTatar-ry1xpI'd buy 40L (I have it) - extra pocket is useful, and laptop sleeve I'm using for documents, papers, printed tickets etc.
I have the 55 and find that it is more versatile than the 40 because of the additional 15 L daypack. 15 L daypack is where I put my valuables and it can be worn at the front for security reason. Wearing it this way will not overload my back. The main pack is straightly for storing stuff I do not need access to when I am on the move and the 15 L provides additional storage and it is easily accessible whenever you need to while you wearing it at the front. Also, the 40 L is always up in the overhead storage as a carryon when I am flying and the 15 L is stowed underneath the seat infront of me for ease of access. In may case I am okay with the look wearing the 2 packs separately (front and back). All in all I am very happy with the 55 and have used it on my trips to Europe and Asia.
55L ist basically just the 40L + daypack. You could easily attach any daypack to the 40L aswell to get the same results:)
Any issues with airlines in Asia. Planning another packing trip and fomt want to pay check in fees. TIA
@@Clim0711that’s what I was thinking. I’ve got several old 15L I could put to use.
We have both the new 40L and 55L packs in my household. The core packs are the same volume - 40 L. The “55” comes from the 15 L daypack included in purchase.
You can fit *slightly* more in the 55 because the 40 padded laptop compartment takes up space and reduces packing efficiency.
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
I've been looking everywhere for this information thank you!
i want to buy fairview backpack, but idk which set to choose: the original 55L or 40L + backpack separetely? sometimes i want to travel with main backpack only and i'm affraid that 55L version will bother me with abscence of pockers outside for quick access. also about the laptop sleeve... is it possible to storage something else there? like pyjamas or think tops?
@@NataliaTatar-ry1xp sure you could put something else in there if folded super flat or put in a flat packing cube, but aside from quick access, I see it as a disadvantage. It’s a less efficient use of space compared to the main compartment.
I’d buy the 40 and 15 separate. In fact, I did just that. I’d rather have the flexibility.
For anyone who is confused on the size of these packs (as I was), here's the bottom line... Farpoint 40, Farpoint 55, Fairview 40, Fairview 55, All = 40 liters inside of the main pack. Comments @ 4:00 are very misleading (not purposely), but the comments suggest that the Farview 55 is actually larger than the Farview 40. It is NOT. Unfortunately, Osprey's own website fails to make this very important detail clear to potential customers. Osprey is looking kinda suspect for that TBH, SMH.
Thanks for this video, I was contemplating the 55 as I thought it was exact same but included the daypack and now I know there are differences. Also, never thought of the compression straps as an anti-theft feature but great point!
Thanks for watching! 😃
My son got the 40L and the 15L day pack separately. The 40L has more features than the base of the 55 L. The 40 L + 15 L day pack combo is better than the 55 L which has the 40 L base and the 15 L included.
I love my 40L Fairview. It rides nicely on the hips and forces me to stay in bounds for weight restrictions.
🤙🤙🤙
Had the 40 with the daypack for a week in London. I would have prefered the 55 because the Laptop separation is really thick and I rarely take a full Laptop with me when travelling onebag... So it's just a useless flap on the inside.
Can you remove the laptop padding?
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙
@@sqjamno
@@sqjam I went to the the store to have a look at them and you can't remove it....
I have the previous model of the Farpoint 40 and other than the placement of the laptop sleeve on it I feel it is superior to the new model. Osprey completely missed the mark on the new model. They moved the laptop sleeve to the back which is nice but they then completely took away a zippered front pocket that was basically the entire length of the bag and replaced it with that useless stuff-it pocket. All they needed to do to improve the Farpoint 40 was to move the laptop to the back. That's all that needed to be done. Other than that one thing the older model is superior.
Oh thanks for your opinion. I also have the older Farpoint 40. I was thinking about changing to the new 55 or just to buy the daypack to upgrade the capacity of my older backpack.
Im confused... The 55 should be 40+15, so 40L like the normal farpoint
Was considering the 55 so i can use the 15 as day pack
The 40L in this video only has a single zipper for the laptop sleeve. Did you purchase this at a separate time than the other video you made, which has 2 zippers? Is that the only difference?
I noticed it today when I went to a shop to look at them. I'm sure they're from a different year each. One yipper is definitely "newer".
Great review! But i dont think it's completely clear on the capacity difference -- The main packs of both models are the same capacity. The Farpoint 55 = main pack 40L + daypack 15L.
Thanks for watching! Sorry if we didn't make that completely clear 😃
@@PackHacker2 It would be best if you pin an errata comment stating that the main packs are both 40L in capacity. It wasn't an issue of not being completely clear, in the video it is explicitly stated that the Farpoint 55L main pack has a higher capacity than the Farpoint 40L
I don't think so. The farpoint 70 is a 55 pack + 15L daypack
@@nickpartsafas4080there is SLIGHTLY more space because the Main bag on the 55 doesn't have the padded laptop sleeve in back where the 40 does, which again very SLIGHTLY takes up some of the space that is available in the main bag of the 55
Good review. I have a 40 but it's different from the one used in this review. Did they recently release a new model??? Think I bought mine 2 years ago. I don't have the hideaway laptop compartment which would be nice, nor the reach thru in the back... thanks!
Main bag are the same size. 55 isn’t any bigger than 40. Additional 15l comes from day pack.
Osprey tends to make separate men's and women's versions of their packs. In this case, the FARview is designed with a harness system that better fits men. The FAIRview is aimed at women.
Farpoint is for MEN / Farview is for WOMEN!
please do a review on gr3 35l
Damn those are big.
Love my Fairview 40L, just took it on a four-day trip to Lisbon for my bday, coupled it with my Aer Day Sling 3 Max as a personal item, perfect combo. I almost took my Aer Travel Pack 3 Small instead but I’m not yet minimalist enough haha 😄
Thanks for sharing your insights! 🤙 You'll get there! 😃
This is what I'm thinking about right now!
I'm considering buying a 40L, but then to only have a sling as my personal page feels like such a waste, but I can't carry 2 rucksacks at once if I want to maximise space! Not sure what to do.
Sometimes I can be minimal, but I also like to bring a spare pair of shoes and shirt if I'm going for out for a nice dinner...
Any thoughts?
@@ohooper It was overkill for that particular weekend but I also have the 10L Pacsafe Vibe 325, a larger but still very manageable sling and extremely secure. That’s my pick as a personal item for longer trips, the extra volume comes in handy. PH reviewed it if you want to check it out.
I bought the 40L and the daypack separately, best of both worlds
How do you like that system? Thanks for sharing!
I want the old material 🎉
They are both 40 l packs. The 55 farpoint It's just a 40 l pack with a 15 l day pack. Yikes thought you'd figure this out being a backpack reviewer!