Plus, the extra clips on the front and bottom meant I could strap a sleeping bag and a tent to the outside which was great when my bag was full. The Farpoint series is technically unisex, but there is now also the Osprey Fairview 40. This is a women’s specific edition with some tweaks for extra comfort. If I were going on a big round-the-world trip or gap year today — one that would take me through multiple climates — I would likely go for this set-up instead of just a single carry-on. Conclusion What are the differences? Well, the Fairview 40 has slightly smaller dimensions, but has been made more comfortable as it is designed for the female body. Also, the shoulder straps curve along the body, creating a better fit-for-women design.

Although the Farpoint/Fairview series isn’t necessarily designed for hiking, they are comfortable enough to take on hikes during your travels. Where to buy Osprey Farpoint 55 The padding is comfortable. I carried it stuffed full of all my gear on the four day Santa Cruz Trek in the Cordillera Blancas of Peru and the padding and clips helped ease the burden a lot. I’ve had the chance to use it both as a general travel bag and while trekking (the longest was a 5-day trek). Ok, how perfect is the product placement in this pic in Cappadocia? It totally wasn’t sponsored by Osprey (But I’m totally open to the opportunity…) No, there is just one size. It used to have a S/M and a M/L version but no longer. There is now only one size: O/S.By the way, the Trek version of the Farpoint does not have an S/M or M/L version, since it can be adjusted to any height. There are also 70-liter versions, though I personally consider these too large for general travel purposes. Features of the Farpoint Trek 55

The Farpoint 55 Trek is not only for trekking, but it’s definitely a lot more suitable for it than the other Farpoint editions. It’s much more comfortable, has better padding, and has an integrated rain cover.

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But if you are going on a longer and more adventurous trip, I think the Farpoint Trek 55 will work really well. When product pictures of the new Farpoint got released, I saw many comments on forums comparing it to the Osprey Porter. They do look a bit similar in pictures, but the Farpoint is absolutely NOT as structured or as stiff as the Porter. If you are spending a summer city hopping around Europe or Southeast Asia the standard Farpoint will suit you perfectly. On the other hand, if you are heading to South America and planning a few hiking trips, the Farpoint Trek will be much better suited to the task! Whether to buy the Farpoint or Fairview 55 or another version depends on your space requirements and whether you’re into the 2-in-1 system. You can consider several configurations based on your needs:

Then perhaps I can offer some help, because I’ve used and reviewed nearly all versions of the Farpoint line-up. The other common question I get is if the 40L carry-on size is big enough for certain trips. I think traveling minimally is great, but there are some trips where you might need a bit of extra space. If you are on the fence about how much space you need, then the Farpoint Trek 55 is a really nice step up from carry-on. Support for a water bladder. A water system for trekking is not included, but you can easily add one if you want. No. The Farpoint Trek is too big to take on as hand luggage. You may be able to sneak the smaller 55-litre version on as hand luggage but officially, it’s too large. It used to be that the Farpoint 55 wasn’t carry-on compliant and it had some other points against it that made it a less attractive option, but now they are much more of a match.The Trek opens from the side, like a suitcase. The items in the center are held together by compression straps, keeping everything else in place too. But I think the best fit for this bag is actually round-the-world or gap-year travelers who will travel mostly overland. The Farpoint 55 Trek is ideal if you’re looking for a bag that you can use for travel and potentially for trekking as well. Unlike the classic Farpoint series, the Frpaoint Trek is only available in two sizes, neither of which is small enough to be considered a carry-on when you’re flying. On the plus side, though, the lifetime warranty means I can get it patched for free. The only reason I haven’t is that the material is so high-quality the hole hasn’t grown at all in two years and I forget it’s there!

The latest edition has an adjustable harness. This means you can move the harness up or down by up to about 3 inches or 8cm. When reviewing the Farpoint Trek 55, it occurred to me that it could be part of a very cool set-up for long-term travel. Since I am a dude I can’t speak from personal experience here, but many women travelers I’ve met have told me they love this edition.As a flight cover, the AirCover feels a little baggy. Unless your bag is crammed to capacity, the AirCover will sag and not look great but the protection it offers is certainly worth the downgrade in appearance. As a rain shield, I was pleasantly surprised by how well it fit. Osprey bags have officially been puppy approved by this lil’ guy in Bulgaria – how many of their competitors can say that? At this point, I consider our Osprey bags as part of my family because they were wedding gifts and have been a dependable companion to us through it all. Initially, I was very sceptical about this combination but by testing this product I have had my mind well and truly changed.