Osprey Farpoint 70 Travel Pack
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For those trekking the world 'round, the Osprey Farpoint 70 travel pack offers long-haul comfort in a streamlined, convenient design for adventures to the far points of the globe.
Shop newer version- 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 in 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 70 travel pack help secure daypack and let you cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying
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View the Osprey Farpoint Product LineView all Osprey Travel Packs| Best Use | Travel |
|---|---|
| Bag Style | Backpack |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 3 + 2 main compartments |
| Number of Stays | 0 |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | Unavailable |
| Fits Waist/Hips | Unavailable |
| Material(s) | Nylon |
| Frame Material | Alloy |
| Removable Bag Dimensions | 19 x 11.5 x 7 inches |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Hipbelt | Yes |
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For the trip with lots of stops
I purchased this bag prior to a two week trip to Turkey and Greece and it was exactly what I was looking for. We visited several cities and never stayed more than three nights in one place. The large compartment allows you to easily access anything in your bag - similar to a roller bag. The day pack is easy to zip away from the larger compartment and is great for your valuables, electronics and other "carry on" items. Five plane flights and was never forced to check. Light weight but the hip straps give you the support you need if you have two walk a mile or two. Zippers allow locking if you need to leave it somewhere unattended for a few hours.
Great Travel Pack
I bought and used this terrific pack for a two month trip through Mexico and Central America. I found that this pack served my every need. The day pack was always with me while the larger pack remained in the hotel/hostel. I was able to carry this pack with ease onto buses (my main form of transportation) and the larger pack fit easily into the overhead compartments on the buses and planes. I wanted a pack that allowed for ease of travel movement yet roomy enough for changes of clothing and travel necessities. I was asked several times by other travelers about the pack as it was compact and cool looking. I used the pack as a carry on at all times at airports as I always wanted access to my bags to exit airports fast. The pack material is somewhat thin and while this makes for lighter weight I did not want it tested by baggage handlers. Overall a great pack for travelling!!
Osprey Waypoint (a bit too) light
The disciplined tourist can travel all summer with a 40L carry-on bag. 3-season/extended tours need about 10-15L more room for heavier clothes, but a 55L bag is a rarity - except from Osprey. The Farpoint 70 translates the older and very successful Waypoint 65 travel pack's high capacity, high style, and comfortable carry into an ultralight, lower cost design, preserving most of the Waypoint's virtues and improving on a few. Alas, it also keeps the design irritations of the Waypoint and goes a bit too far in reducing weight, bulk, and cost. For the seasoned traveler an internally organized semirigid bag like the Waypoint is overkill - as long as you have Pack-It cubes and effective compression strapping. Totally soft-sided, the Farpoint 70 main bag holds just as much as the Waypoint 65 (55L in size M/L) without the weight and bulk. It adapts to the shape of the load more easily; but both bags are narrow and deep, so you might find yourself using 2 Pack-It folder 15s instead of 1 Folder 18. At only 28" tall, it can often sneak into an overhead rack...which is where I would always keep it. The pack cloth is so light that I'd be nervous checking it through unprotected. I'd gladly trade a few ounces of extra weight for industry standard 420D pack cloth. Osprey has finally provided for chest carry of the daypack (carrying the daypack on top of the main pack works better in theory than in practice). There are several new potentially useful lashpoints at the top of the bag. The daypack is more convenient to access, though in moving its main compartment opening from the back to the front it's become a bit less secure and the zippers don't lock to compensate. Oops. For me the main irritation of the Farpoint is the very small range of its StraightJacket-style lateral compression system. Even though the Farpoint offers more adjustment range than the Waypoint, it's not possible to snug down less than a 2/3 loaded bag, and when you attach the daybag the compression range is further restricted. The straps mostly just keep the zippers from blowing out on a full load and corral jackets or sweaters. Side compression straps would help; they're more versatile, aren't affected by the presence of the daypack, and don't squish the front panel internal organizer pouch. The Farpoint suspension carries sweetly up to 30lbs; 40lbs max. It's designed for the short walk from the train to the hotel or bus. The Waypoint will carry 10 lbs more a few miles further. Bottom line - I'll stick with the Waypoint 65. A 55L bag will require checking through at some point in your journey. I'm not convinced that the Farpoint 70's fabric is tough enough to survive that. The Waypoint 65's definitely is. I think that the Farpoint design works best as a pure carry-on system in its smaller version, the Farpoint 55L. Too small? If you can get by with a 46L main bag, the Porter 46 is more rugged and you get to choose your own daypack. But if you also want the detachable daypack, a decent suspension system, and survivability, it's tough to beat the Eagle Creek Rincon 65.
Great pack...One major flaw
I recently received this as a gift. It is a perfect travel pack except that the fabric is too lightweight - I would not feel comfortable checking this pack at an airport without expecting it to arrive damaged. Its light enough to be compressed and packed in regular luggage for later use at your destination, but for me that defeats the purupose. Otherwise, it is a versatile backpack for domestict travel. Quality design and construction as expected from Osprey. I would even consider using it for weekend backcountry backpacking (compromising some features, of course). Unfortunately for me, it does not meet my needs so I will be returning it to REI in exchange for a more rugged travel pack.
Perfect for my needs
I purchased this pack for a 3 week trip to Ethiopia, with 1 week of the trip being a hike through the Simien Mountains and the other 2 weeks being travel around the country. In the short 3 weeks I had 6 in country flights and I checked the large pack each time. It was perfect for checking, being able to zip up the back and hide the straps was very convienent. It was also easy to carry for short trips with just the handles. The pack made it without any damage from those 6 flights, or from the flights to/from Ethiopia. I didn't try to carry on the bag, because I didn't need to and it was free to check it each time. Therefore, I don't know if I could carry it on, but I'm confident it would also work as a carry on (and other reviews have said the same). The pack was perfect for what I needed: 3 weeks of travel, with 1 week of hiking. I was able to leave the big pack at the hotel while I packed the small pack for the hike. Therefore, I'm not sure how good the large pack would be for hiking for an extended amount of time. I like the color, I like the ease of access to both the large and small packs. It was really perfect for my needs. I am excited to be able to put the pack to use again soon!
Osprey Farpoint 70
I bought the pack for my daughter, who is a college student and was flying on spring break to a week of camping and day hikes. The pack is simple for the casual camper/traveler, has enough room for a week of travel and camping, and the concealed strap feature makes it a good choice for carryon baggage. Also, the separable day pack works well for reducing volume of a single pack to clear TSA checkpoints, and to use for day hikes out of a base camp. The main pack is workable for hiking in to a camp site, although not a sophisticated frame system. Also, the zippers need care to align and operate them, as they are a bit light for outdoor use. It is a good cross-functional pack, that performs well for travel and light camping.
Great product
I am in london at the moment and I am traveling europe/Israel. I have traveled on lots of planes and I can bring it all on without checking anything, it is great. Great product would highly recommend!!!!
Versatility Defined
I bought this pack for a year trip through Southeast Asia and New Zealand. This pack worked well and received compliments from other travelers regarding its simple and sleek design. Pros: The main pack is 55L which easily holds everything you need for traveling in cities and staying in guesthouses and hostels. The backpack frame and shoulder/sternum/hipbelt system is sufficient to carry about 30lbs for 3-4 day backcountry trips of 15-20km/day. Straps and loops on the exterior make it easy to lash extra camping gear for longer trips. The 15L daypack s the perfect size for exploring cities and going on day hikes, though it can be cramped when packing winter clothing for longer walks. Fortunately, if you need more room you can just take the larger pack instead and fill it with what you need for that activity. The daypack also has great organization and protection for a laptop. Cons: The main pack has one large compartment and thin sides which require careful packing to keep items protected while in transit. Gear can shift throughout the pack and heavier items tend to slip to the bottom. Two compression straps inside the pack help keep things in place, though they are tiny and somewhat awkward to use. The daypack+main pack zip-together configuration only works well when one of the packs is mainly empty. If walking with both packs, it pays to use the integrated buckles to carry the daypack like a kangaroo pouch--it looks ridiculous but really works and is much more comfortable than putting two sets of backpack straps over your shoulders (something you will see other travelers do all the time to protect valuables in their front-carried daypack) If you have enough space inside the main pack, the daypack can fit inside of it to provide a one-pack setup. The daypack's biggest weakness is the mesh pocket design which does not hold water bottles securely. At only 15L internal capacity, it would help to have external means to secure store bought plastic water bottles of up to 1.5L.
Not for backpacking!
This is a great bag but it is not made for backpacking. It has a lot of great features, including the daypack that can be removed and used in its own. The straps are very thick and stiff. They dug into my shoulders because the pack isn't meant to carry so much weight. I think it's supposed to be for carrying clothes for a "backpacking in Europe" situation.
70L is just right!
Osprey makes a quality product, which is well throughout and refined. It's a pack - it's a suitcase - it's wonderful! Wheels and ridged frame would just get in the way - adding unnecessary weight. The day pack is also - just the right size. If you need to take more your taking too much! Happy trails....