Farpoint Men's Trek Pack, 70L, Black

Bag seemed good but arrived without the air cover so had to return

Super Teil und Qualität. Perfekte Größe für eine Woche+ Wenn man nicht in heißen Gefilden mit günstigen Waschmöglichkeite an jeder Ecke unterwegs ist. Trägt sich Federleicht auch wenn voll bepackt. Die Taschen am Hüftgurt sind super praktisch könnten aber etwas größer sein. 1-2 kleine Fächer oben drauf die leicht zu erreichen sind beim Absetzen wäre auch ein praktisches Upgrade aber sonst bin super zufrieden. Der Tragekomfort (Rücken schonend) und und die Frontladefunktion waren mir am wichtigsten.

I ordered the Farpoint Trek 55L in Black. The Farpoint is designed as a travel backpack for men. [The Fairpoint for women.] The Trek version emphasizes the backpacking aspect, where the non-Trek version is more focused on the luggage aspect, providing a tensioned mesh backpanel. So what makes this backpack ready for travel? With 24x13.5x4.5” dimensions, it is sized as carry-on luggage — but a fully-stuffed pack might not qualify and they make no carry-on claims. The size will allow it to fit in the overhead compartment of the larger sized airplanes. It provides large lay-flat panel access to the main storage compartment. A padded side carry handle. A cover is included to contain all the snagging straps and buckles. The cover has its own side carry handle, a top lift handle, and an ID tag window. I have owned an Osprey pack before, and this one has all the qualities I appreciate about them. It is a well thought out design, durable, comfortable, with all the bells and whistles. The tensioned mesh back panel is a key positive feature. It can be raised up to 4” from its bottom rung. I raised it up all the way because the more the weight can be distributed higher up on the shoulders, the more comfortable and stable the pack is. The AirCover covers the entire backpack so there are no loose ends during the travel process. It is laminated to also serve as a raincover, and the seams are taped. The cover folds up to a somewhat bulky 8x5.5x1.5” dimension, and needs to be if it is going to fit over a fully-loaded backpack. There are too many features to list, but here are a few: A breathable mesh back panel that allows air to flow between your back and the pack, keeping your back cool. [It works well!] High-quality durable zippers and pulls. Padded shoulder straps with cinch straps at the top and an adjustable height sternum strap. A comfortably padded hip belt with easy to tighten/loosen buckles. If a hydration bladder is added, there is an exit point where the tube can be snaked out through the pack, and straps on the shoulders to restrain the tube at the front. It accepts the 15 liter Farpoint Travel Daypack [https://www.amazon.com/Osprey-Farpoint-Fairview-Travel-Daypack/dp/B0FGY1RRRM/ref=sr_1_2], which gets attached to the back using two lateral straps that run across the front. It comes with a guarantee: “Any reason. Any product. Any era.” The few drawbacks: Osprey claims “dual internal compression straps to keep contents in place”. They are shown in a profile photo, but I can assure you there aren’t any in mine. The hip belt pockets sit too far back to be easily accessible — but this is hard to avoid without going to a totally different hip belt system. It would be nice if the pack would stand up vertically, but it promptly falls forward flat on the floor when released. The main compartment zipper is hard to zip open/closed. [Due to flaps that allow a daypack to be attached to the pack.] I tested out the backpack on two 45 minute hikes with 35 pounds loaded in. The pack remained comfortable and the contents stable during all my hikes; an improvement over my old Osprey. Overall, this is one of the best backpacks I have owned and I am already using it regularly. The quality fully justifies its cost. This is the backpack to buy if you are flying to a destination and plan to do some sports activities there. I will use it when I go on my riverboat cruise this Spring.

This pack looked intriguing as it blended a pretty standard hiking backpack with a travel backpack, which would be useful for a couple of my trips. The 70 liter size is massive and makes for a great backpacking size having all the usual features of this type of a bag; water bladder pocket, tons of external lashing points for sleeping pad (or bag, depending on size), hiking poles and plenty of interior space to carry gear. I particularly like the compression straps, which aside from compression, make for a great place to lash down an extra layer and have it quickly available. The side water bottle pockets are a really clever design that makes my water bottle accessible even when worn and they’re plenty large and stretchy for bigger flasks. The harness system is fantastic and extremely comfortable while also being height adjustable. It has what feels like a built-in suspension system using the panel that sits at my back. I’m not entirely sure what the frame is made of, but it’s semi stiff and provides some good structure for the bag. The shoulder straps are thickly padded and don’t have sharp edges that dig in, the waist belt uses a similar design and it’s one of the most comfortable I’ve used. I think the whole harness system is probably the high point of the pack, it really worked well even carrying a heavier load. As a travel bag, outside of the rain cover which doubles as a protective sheath for the bag when checked, there really aren’t any other travel specific features. I do think the air cover is a clever and functional feature but I would’ve liked to see more travel centric interior compartments or pockets which would also be useful for separating gear more when backpacking. There is a sort of hidden pocket designed for passports and similar but that’s really about it. It is a large pack though and the huge main compartment has a lot of room to pack kit in but if that’s the metric you could slap a rain cover on any large hiking bag and call it a travel backpack. I think the design works as a whole though. It’s spacious, has a fantastic harness system and is made from durable feeling materials that should hopefully survive air travel. I’m not entirely sold on the travel features or lack thereof, but it does make for a convenient way to haul backpacking gear without packing multiple bags or suitcases and I think it accomplishes what it sets out to do.

The "Osprey Farpoint Trek 55L Men's Travel Backpack - Hybrid Backpacking & Travel Bag with Internal Organization, Black" is a hybrid backpack that blends features from the Farpoint pack with a trekking-style pack to make a travel-friendly pack... with some caveats, mainly the issue that it isn't carry-on compliant (like the not-Trek Farpoint 55 or Farpoint 40). The AirCover is stowable and fits over the pack to protect it during travel if it needs to be checked luggage; it also serves as a raincover for the pack. Sleeping bag straps are included and can be removed. This pack can also be used with the Farpoint/Fairview Travel Daypack. My bag's tag date is 09/2025 and the tag is located in the main compartment. This bag is ONE SIZE. The outside of the pack features a large arch-shaped pocket for main compartment access. There is also a zippered top pocket to store small items (also where you can stash the AirCover). Two pockets on the side of the pack are mesh and can stow shoes, water bottles, or other small items. The top and side of the bag feature grab handles. The front of the pack has attached compression straps that are also attachment points for the Travel Daypack. There are also loops to attach a bungee or tie system to hold extra gear (not included). An internal sleeve holds a hydration reservoir or a laptop. The sleeve isn't padded, but is supported at the rear by the back panel suspension - you don't have your electronics against your back! Inside the main compartment, at the top, is a tiny pocket perfect for holding some cash, an ID, or a small valuable item. There is zero organization in the main compartment other than the sleeve and the tiny pocket, so you may want to invest in some packing cubes for this bag. Previous models may have had internal compression straps, BUT THIS ONE DOES NOT HAVE INTERNAL COMPRESSION STRAPS. AirSpeed suspension and a LightWire frame help to stabilize your load. The mesh trampoline back panel (it seriously feels like a trampoline) helps your pack feel light on your back, preventing a sweaty back and the feeling of your load jabbing into your spine. The suspension system is adjustable, which is good when you're sharing a pack with someone of a different height. The hip belt is extremely comfortable and features two generous zipper pockets. It is well padded and easily adjustable - just loosen, put on the hip belt, and then grab webbing in each hand and pull like you're trying to push a door open. (Trust me, I know it sounds weird, but it's one of the most comfortable hip belt and adjustment systems I've ever used.) Also, the sternum strap has a whistle on it. I do wish that internal compression straps had been added to this pack. The storage outside of the main compartment is not generous, especially with the AirCover stowed. If you need something while trekking, it's easier to dig through a bag where some items are already secured rather than having to dig through a bag of loose items. You may want to ensure that your easy-access items are accessible or in a marked container for easy grabbing. We are huge Osprey fans and the price of $275 is fair for this bag. Again, the storage capacity is 55L (generous) and Osprey makes quality bags. If you've ever owned an Osprey, you know they last forever! Osprey will occasionally have their bags available at a lower price depending on season or color - if you enjoy trekking, this is a bag to get, and anything under that price is a FANTASTIC value.

I just came back from a very long international trip spanning multiple continents. I needed a bag that was large enough to hold everything for multiple weather systems, but not large, unwieldly and less streamlined like my huge 80+ liter bags. The 55L ended up being perfect. The first thing I noticed was there aren't a lot of pockets on the exterior. Older Osprey bags tended to have more zippered pockets and storage areas for doo-dads. I liked that, but I also found the pockets to decrease overall packability. Having done away with front pockets, this bag easily held 2 medium size packing cubes, a small packing cube, a toiletry kit and a pair of shoes. I was also able to stuff a shell into my packed bag, and stick a narrow water bottle on the side. The back mesh venting is a much-appreciated design upgrade, as the bag curves away from the to allow more airflow. High-quality and comfortable straps and belt. I found this bag to be perfect for backpacking style travel and I easily walked many urban miles between destinations and never felt the bag to be unwieldy or awkward. Aside from a scratch to the front (my fault for leaning against an exposed bolt) the bag shows no signs of wear. The bag also comes with its own protective case for checking it in as luggage. This is a great addition to my backpack collection and an optimal choice for travel. If I was backpacking, though, I would opt to use one of my Osprey packs for backpacking that have more pockets, more volume, even more padding and thicker fabrics to handle thorns, rocks, et.