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Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack

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The Osprey Farpoint 55 travel pack is built to take you to the far points of the globe, with the comfort of a long-haul pack and savvy convenience of a streamlined traveler.

Main bag offers a panel-loading opening with lockable zippers, interior pocket and internal compression straps to cinch down contents
Also features removable sleeping pad straps, gear attachment points and top and side haul handles to offer additional carrying options
Adjustable suspension system can be stored in its own panel for streamlined transport as luggage
Spacer mesh back panel with LightWire frame promotes airflow and moisture dispersal during warm weather and heavy lugging
ErgoPull hipbelt closure enhances leverage for cinching, drawing tension along top and bottom, not through the center, to relieve hipbone pressure
Detachable daypack includes multiple internal and external pockets, tuckaway harness and an internal sleeve for hydration reservoir or a computer
External compression straps on the Farpoint 55 travel pack help secure daypack and let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
This item meets carry-on size restrictions for most airlines (size not to exceed 45 linear inches when adding L+W+H; this is subject to change, so check with your airline).

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Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack Customer Reviews

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Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack

4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (6)
Easy to load (6)
Highly adjustable (4)
Good padding (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (6)

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May

2013

4.0

great pack

By graceming

from eugene, or

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Pros

Comfortable
Durability
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

I have traveled with this bag for over a year now and it has served me incredibly well. So far, it has enjoyed a 3-week trip through Thailand, a number of week-long trips to and from Seattle, and a month-long stay in Costa Rica that required several unexpected mid-visit moves. The large pack is structured enough, but too much, and I find it to be well-padded and supportive in backpack mode. I have always been able to claim it as my carry-on, without much of a second glance, honestly, except on the tiniest of planes, for which bags are "checked" (and returned) on the tarmac. However, I have never used the bag with the daypack attached - since I always take that as my second carry-on item.

I actually find that I use the daypack as my everyday pack even when I'm not traveling, because when my 14" laptop is in its neoprene sleeve, this daypack fits it like a glove. And, with my computer, I can fit my 10" tablet, my purse, a book, and a snack in the main compartment; asundry little items (flash drive, hair ties, etc.) in the inside mesh pocket; quick-grab items like lip balm and tissues in the outside zippered pocket; plus my water and some reusable bags in the outside mesh pockets.

I like usable pockets, and for the most part, this daypack is designed so that the pockets are usable. However, sometimes, when I remove my water bottle, the inside contents shift and have to be pushed out of the way to put the bottle back into the pocket - which is kind of annoying if you are trying to replace the bottle while wearing the bag. But, this is a small quibble, because what you get in return is a bag that lacks the bulk of many comparable backpacks and fits very easily under airplane seats.

The one thing I wish the large pack had is just one outside pocket. There are certain things that I really don't need in my small bag, but want to be able to get at without having to unclasp and unzip my large bag. All in all, though, it's hard to find much wrong with this pack. Between the internal and external compression straps, it is easy to pack full and cinch down. The external handles are well-padded and I use them more than I would have thought.

Finally, I cannot stress enough how awesome the pack-to-pack attachment system is - while wearing the large pack on your back, you can attach the daypack to it so that it hangs in front of you; this actually provides a really nice counterweight and, as someone who travels alone a lot, I find that I use this feature frequently so that my hands can be free but I've still got my bags on my person. The daypack is positioned so that it is really easy to rest it on a counter in front of you and access all the compartments (to get at things like plane tickets and your passport).

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May

2013

4.0

Perfect for Air Travel

By California Rolling Stone

from San Diego, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity

Cons

Bad Padding

Best Uses

Extended Hikes
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

I bought this product to use as my carry on for a recent trip to Egypt. It was excellent for this purpose and I'll certainly use it again for international travel.

Specific pros:
- Detachabel pack useful for flexability.
- Appreciated being able to hid backpack straps when not needed.
- Compression straps are handy for keeping contents tight.

Specific con:
- With heavier weight the frame and backpack straps are inadequate and become paintful over 3+ hours

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Sep

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Pack!

By iRide

from Boise, ID

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

I used this pack for a 2 week trip around Greece. I really wanted something that I could carry on the flights...this was not the pack for use as a carry on only. I was able to carry on from Boise to Athens, (after some serious sweet talking to the dude at the counter), but had to check the back on the way back home. Don't expect to use this as a carry on if you have it packed full.

Our trip consisted of renting a car and driving around Greece in 2 weeks. The pack worked perfectly for this which included a hike up to the top of Mount Olympus. Obviously, in the car it was fine...fit in the back seat as well as any other bag would. The pack proved itself when we hiked Olympus. I unloaded all the unnecessary clothes and stuff and filled it back up with cameras, tripods and all that junk. We hiked up to the refuge with comfort. In the morning, I threw my necessities into the zip off day pack and headed to the top of the mountain.

The full pack is very comfortable even when packed totally full. The day pack is about the perfect size for a half day hike or other excursion. The extra straps worked great for strapping my camera tripod onto the bottom.

I guess my only complaint is that it didn't work as well as I'd hoped as a carry on. I suppose it'd been nice if it had a little bit more rigidity in the suspension as well.

I'm off to Thailand for 3 weeks in January and I'm thinking about trying the REI Vagabond 40. Smaller, but all I'll be carrying is some climbing gear, a t-shirt, and camera stuff. We'll see.

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Sep

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Outstanding pack!!

By dave the brave

from denver

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable
Large Capacity
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Extended Hikes
Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

so excited about this pack! im taking it to south america for 4 months+ the day pack that zips onto the front of this will be very useful. and it also allows you to clip it to the front of your body so you can have all your important belongings in front of you. cant say enough about this pack. bought an rei 40L and returned it as it wasn't going to be large enough. buy this!

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Jul

2012

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A bag of tricks

By perpetual novice

from San Francisco, CA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Padding
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Bulky
Heavy

Best Uses

Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

I used this bag for a 3 week trip to mexico. I wanted to travel carry-on only, have enough space for souvenirs and was planning to have a day-pack. I worried that it wouldn't be accepted as a carry on, but had no problems even though it is over the hight limit due to the internal frame.

The combination of a zip-off daypack is what sold me on this design, but in hindsight I rarely needed to keep them zipped together. The Farpoint is comfortable to wear but keeps you a little off-balance if you put too much heavy stuff in the day pack area.

I really would recommend this pack, the design is very well thought out and feature packed however — think very carefully if you already have a favorite day pack that could just hide inside of another carry-on since that is the major selling feature of this design.

Over-all: Great quality, comfort and feature-set.

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Apr

2011

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Travel Pack

By Baginus

from Seattle, WA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Load
Good Suspension
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hikes
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Travel

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

This may be the perfect travel pack. I was looking for something that was versatile enough to use for all trips, including those that require air travel. I avoid checking bags at all costs (it's not worth the hassle or the $$$), so I wanted something that could hold a fair amount of gear and yet still be used as a carry-on. This was my primary question/concern when looking at this pack, and so my review will mainly focus on the carry-on aspect of this pack.This travel system is essentially two packs in one. The smaller detachable daypack is perfect as your 'under seat' carry-on, while the larger pack fits just fine in the overhead compartment (at least on the 737 I was traveling on). WARNING: The dimensions of this pack are NOT carry-on compliant! That being said, I did not receive a second look when boarding the plane, and as stated before the large pack fits just fine in the overhead compartment (I have the M/L version). I would be very surprised if an airline forced you to check this bag. In all honesty, this bag looks smaller and fits better in the overhead compartment than 50% of the wheeled carry-ons that most people use. Tip: Attach the smaller pack to your chest using the included clips - it will make the larger pack seem not quite so large :-)I don't need to get into the details about the storage options and functionality of this travel system (see the product description and visit the Osprey website). It works as advertised, is built well, looks good, and is comfortable even with heavy loads. My only [minor] gripe is that the smaller daypack is pretty small sitting on my back (but to be fair, I am a BIG guy).

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Jan

2011

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Goodbye Carry-On

By Travel Stuff

from Edwardsville, IL

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Pros

Easy To Carry
Good Capacity
High Quality

Cons

Water Bottle Pouch

Best Uses

Family Trips
Leaving Grid
Long Vacations
Weekend Trips

Comments about Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Pack:

Great travel pack. Very comfortable fully loaded. Surprising capacity--even day pack. Easy storage in airplane overhead and even fit in overhead of small prop plane when small carry-on had to be checked. The "TSA Pouch" on day pack is great for quickly accessing liquids for airport screenings. Only complaint is that there is no real water bottle pouch. S-clip solved problem.