FARPOINT Specs
Weight: 1.58kg
Volume: 40L
Materials: bluesign® approved 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR
Dimensions: 55H x 35W x 23D cm
Fairview Specs
https://www.paddypallin.com.au/osprey-fairview-40l-travel-pa…
Weight: 1.55kg
Volume: 40L
Materials: bluesign® approved 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR
Dimensions: 55H x 35W x 23D cm
Yeah I have the Farpoint and I remember looking into this at the time. They have some female versions to accommodate the way that the female body moves and its average proportions (compared to males), so that both sexes have a better chance at getting a better fit (and are therefore more comfortable).
Thought you were saying he has a fair point
it's more to do with the fit
Why publicise ignorance when google is right there?
Nah I prefer snarky comments from people who get offended over a legit question.
To be fair to this Yobbo, if your only experience with backpacks is run-of-the-mill school backpacks, computer backpacks and banger JanSports, and you've never looked at more enthusiast/specialist backpacks (eg. for hiking or backpacking/travel) before, it's quite possible that one may assume all backpacks are universal/unisex.
It's quite obvious, once you understand that proper fitting backpacks are quite important for some uses (eg. hiking) - just like jackets can be designed to fit different genders (not all jackets are unisex or one-size fits all, like some raincoats and ponchos may be). But not everyone has an interest in technical gear or backpacks.
A seemingly obvious, but also understandable question.
Thanks for taking time to respond. I figured there may be differences in say the chest strap, for obvious reasons, but as the colour & naming conventions were similar I wasn't sure what else differentiated a male & female backpack, given both types of people come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
Yeah, I believe it's basically the torso lengths (both mens and womens packs come in different sizes/torso lengths, but I believe the womens ones are shorter), and the harness/hip belts (they are actually shaped differently to accommodate differently shaped chest/hips).
looks like a good price for that bag - would have grabbed one if i didnt already grab a caribee traveller 40l (trying out one bag travel without spending $500…)
Caribee wins, it comes with the kangaroo logo
Straps/waste band look better on this bag but all going well i shouldnt have to actually wear it too much
No reason to buy the osprey if you have the Carribe
I've had the Carribe 40L Skymaster, which is just the softer version of the traveler for over 10 years and taken it easily 100 flights and it's only just now starting to get wear on the strap clips.
Everything is a trade off. If you're properly staying under a weight limit the Caribee is 1.2kg compared with the 1.55kg if this one. The 350g might not seem to be much but when strict one bagging it means a couple of extra bibs and bob or the ability to bring home a couple of small souviners . On the other hand if you need to carry the bag in your back longer distances the harness on this one will be much more comfortable.
Just chuck another layer or 2 on until you board, fill your pockets, whatever. It's not rocket science. I've travelled around asia, europe, america carryon only with this bag. Easy enough as long as your not a giant human (more weight for same clothes).
Yep this is why I got the Ozbargain favourite - Tomtok 40L travel bag
The new 40L Tomtoc is 1.07kg. Pretty amazing.
Bought one of these a few years ago. Good bags, there are some nice options. Not perfect though - if you put anything heavy like a laptop in the day pack, and then attach it to the larger carry-on pack, the weight distribution is annoying. The day pack is pretty limited with pockets/storage. I'm still happy with my purchase, but there are some caveats.
I believe the 55L that comes with the backpack is basically the 40L plus the backpack.
And the 70 litre assume 55L without backpack.
Not sure if the 40L (and thus 55L) meets carryon requirements anymore.
Did carryon requirements change? Shrinkflation from airlines?
Yes, since feb dimensions smaller and weight limited to 7KGs.
Maybe OK if half full and strapped right down might scrape in if airline is friendly..
@entropysbane: There are straps on the 40L carry-on pack which you can tighten down if you need to make it look smaller. Just came back from Japan - no issues with ANA taking it both to and from. Some people definitely push the boundaries (or go over) with their carry-on wheelie suitcases.
Had no dramas with the 40. Ryanair, Easyjet, and funny little propeller Finnair planes, not an eyelid was batted. It'll sit up sideways in 737/A320 bins so actually takes up less room than some of the clowns with their hardshells.
Just don't stuff it full to bursting and it'll be fine.
Thanks. If the likes of Ryanair & Easyjet were ok with it, that's great. They're among the strictest afaik
This is the 2022 model which has a laptop compartment that's close to your back for better weight distribution.
Oh nice, good to hear they updated the design.
I have the 40L, and quite like it. I’ve used it for a week long holiday instead of bringing a suitcase. Always finding new pockets on the bag every time I use it
Do you think it would be OK for a woman’s five week euro trip, or go bigger?
Probably not.. my wife doesn’t like using it
Would not recommend going bigger than 40L, you have to be able to carry whatever you pack.
My daughter spent 3 months in Japan, USA and Europe using the Tomtoc T66 28L / 40L backpack (not really 40L, more like 35L) weighing in at 10kg fully packed. Keep in mind the low cost airlines can be very strict with weight limits for carry-on luggage.
That is a big daypack in the combo though so a bit more spacious overall, or did she not take the daypack?
I would also say that getting a bigger back we have to go to the 70l to get 55 litres. A big jump.
If you're able to keep it to the essentials and pack smart, yes easy. Did laundry about every 5 days or so.
Depends how you travel, but quite possibly. My (female) partner and I travelled with the Farpoint and Farview 40's on a six month trip a few years back, and it really wasn't an issue. Had to buy a couple of new lightweight-but-warm items for the colder places we went to, but it was all very manageable. and damn it was nice to not have to check a bag, wait for it at reclaim, and lug it all around each new city.
It's still my go-to bag for any trip where I don't need checked luggage (and tbh that's most of them).
I used it for 4 months in Europe so yes!
Same here, have had mine since just before COVID and used it for travel everywhere since then. Swear by it as it's durable and has never let me down
porter 46 a way better bag
Wondering what the pros and cons. Is it basically that the Fairview is better for longer walking but not as spacious, and the Porter is a backpackable bag most suitable for the type of trips with less walking?
I think that about sums it up. I was looking at grabbing the Porter after many years of faithful service from the Farpoint 40 but never pulled the trigger.
Depends how much walking you need to do. From the airport to the uber to the hotel? Porter for sure. Anything else I'd strongly consider the Farpoint.
I had the porter 36, I think it's nearly 10years old the only issues I have had are the straps. After over 100flights they broke.
I didn't have much luck with the life time warranty either, they don't keep parts here.
I have the 40L. I got it for much more than this and thought it was well worth it. Served me well on many trips.
This price is good enough for me to think I need 2 of them.
They're very durable, I would not consider 2 unless its for two people haha
I have the 40L. Actual size is probably more comparable to a 35L bag. It's a very hard-wearing bag and will probably last forever but I pretty much have to fill it to the brim for even short trips (laptop, second pair of shoes, jacket). Could be that I'm just not that good at packing and any other bag would share the same issue.
Site down?
Looks like the whole website is down, guessing temporarily.
Try another browser/incognito.
Thought the same but the amount of time I click into these deals and no one else mentioned it made me check https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/paddypallin.com.au and it was indeed just me.
There's something messed up with their shops cache configuration, depending on where it's trying to load from you'll get a forbidden response
you should be able to reload with no cache using ctrl + shift + r to get it working
Apparently they have a 30 year warranty. I'm testing it out right now as a strap on my ~10 year old bag has snapped. So right now it's been sent back and they'll let me know if they will repair it for free. Alternatively, if they can't fix it, then I get a new bag, and if it's not covered under warranty, then they'll send it back (at no cost).
https://ospreyaustralia.com.au/pages/all-mighty-guarantee-po…
I'll try this but I wasn't very successful, a few of my straps broke and nearly all the zipper ties. My bag is nearly 10 years old. Osprey porter 36 I think.
Do you mean you have tried it and weren't successful?
Had this bag for a good 10 years and it's great. Pretty sure it's had a revamp since I got mine but it's great for using as carry on, I rarely need more space.
I've got one. Can't complaint for 1 bag trip. Wish it was a bit lighter. It's heavy because the fabric is more heavy duty and can can handle more abusive use like check-in cargo too if U wish.
Wasting a good 700g of carry-on weight with this one, but it is durable if that’s important. Maybe will survive a forced check-in better than a lighter bag.
Yeah I know. Just occasionally may encounter these.
Once I boarded a Qantas a smaller propellers flight, the overhead compartment can't fit and needed to handover for cargo, another time a classic reward flight with luggage but I only has this bag, I checked in anyway and no need to worry about it and carry a small foldable decathlon bag.
Nooooooooo…. I just bought one from Paddy Pallin for $203.95 a few days ago and thought I was getting a good deal! 😭
Has anyone here walked the Camino trail in Spain, wondering whether this is a good bag size?
Hi, yes about three years ago. This would be perfect for it! You don't want too big and you only need like 3 sets of clothes as you wash every night or second night. Take the least amount of thing you can.
Thanks!
Can any shorter ladies weigh in on this?
It's for my gf, primarily for travelling Europe but also ideally hiking together.
Should I go for a more hiking specific bag?
not a shorter lady, but have traveled with one
The Farpoint is a great travel bag, but not a great hiking one; if you're planning to do a lot of hiking and don't mind needing to check a bag for air travel (a log of hiking gear needs to go in the hold anyway) then the Sopris is a way better option for not a lot more: https://www.paddypallin.com.au/osprey-sopris-40l-daypack-wom…
thanks, good shout. I'll get her to try both.
Hiya, 5'3 and 50kg here and I love my Osprey.
I looked at many bags before this and the straps were all too wide for my shoulders or sat weirdly on my back.
Also, just a heads up for anyone interested, I went in to test the men's one a few months back and was confused at the differences from what I had seen online.
Turns out paddy sells the older model.
Example:
womens clearance
womens new model
A key difference I found was the laptop sleeve is on the side for the old ones and they have changed a bunch of the materials.
Neither are an ~$200 issue, but definitely good to know.
Looks like the clearance model is slightly heavier but uses slightly thicker material thoughout the bag so possibly more durable.
Cleraance model:
Weight: 1.55kg
Volume: 40L
Materials: bluesign® approved 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR
Dimensions: 55H x 35W x 23D cm
New model:
Total weight: 1.47 kg
Volume: 40L
Materials:
Main: bluesign® approved recycled 210D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
Bottom: bluesign® approved recycled 420D nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS
Dimensions: 55H X 35W X 23D cm
Got something just like this from Kmart few years ago. Going strong. $25. 40L. Has gone through a lot of travel and still in good nick. Have pushed it with up to 10KG loads. No issues with a bit of rain. What's special about this one?
Been using Osprey for around 12 years, as online research back then suggested they were durable.
Bought a second hand larger one, did multiple larger trips, bag was a larger (hiking backpack) with a frame, survived so many bus rides, so many flights, and a few weeks strapped to the back of a motorbike in Vietnam.
Only issue was a clip/buckle broke. Reached out to support, and they issued a replacement part and it's still good to go lol.
Having seen a company who is happy to honour their warranty (no receipts, etc), I've since bought other brands (Kelty, and perhaps on other), but Ospreys are more comfortable to use, plus with the guarantee bought a day pack which had issues, and they replaced it.
So essentially buy the right size, and don't keep buying backpacks as they last (or get repaired).
Yikes - take back all about their warranty, I dug the following old email received from them about what they'll cover in Australia:
"Thanks for reaching out regarding the Osprey warranty in Australia.
We currently have a two-year warranty on manufacturing issues for Osprey products, and this excludes accidental damage, wear and tear and airline damage - however, we will always aim to assist with a functional repair where possible.
We will also provide spare parts free-of-charge for the entire duration of the pack's lifetime."
So only 2 years - not worth bothering with them nowadays. So much for their All Mighty Guarantee - Any Bag, Any Era lol.
Avoid.
I literally sent a 3 year old bag back last week for repair, with a broken buckle and some fraying material between the compartments. They accepted it with no questions and it is currently being repaired. I imagine the limited warranty is more a liability exercise than a hard restriction.
Good to know. Looks like the policy was updated. My email from them was from 2 years ago.
Did they request a receipt from you?
I don't your Kmart one has built in straps cover, whistle in clasp, mesh back that holds it off your back etc etc.
My husband and I both own an Osprey Farpoint 40L and used it on a round the world trip in 2016, and that trip lasted a year! From the Amazon to Antarctica. While we didn't hike with this backpack, but we walked around Europe in it for an extended period of time. We then took this bag to various other trips ranging from 4-8 weeks long. I am only 156cm and the size S/M worked well for me, i think the fairview one is made for woman. Highly recommend this backpack!
GOAT backpack
Brilliant bag for carry on travel. Had one for about 10 years. Same for my Mrs (the slightly different female version, she's on the shorter side and no issues). Not ideal for hiking, but for carry on travel for a few weeks its served us very well.
Can any one please confirm what Opsrey's current warranty period in Australia is?
Was for life originally, but dug up an email whilst looking for an previous enquiry, and found this:
"Thanks for reaching out regarding the Osprey warranty in Australia.
We currently have a two-year warranty on manufacturing issues for Osprey products, and this excludes accidental damage, wear and tear and airline damage - however, we will always aim to assist with a functional repair where possible.
We will also provide spare parts free-of-charge for the entire duration of the pack's lifetime."
EDIT:
Looks like S&H now manage the warranty in Australia, and you must have proof of purchase.
https://ospreyaustralia.com.au/pages/all-mighty-guarantee-po…
Policy basically says will cover it up to 30 years.
Not sure when the policy will change again though - seems to have quite a few exclusions, so it's not such an All Mighty Guarantee in Australia.
My wife and I have had one for over 10 years and it has stood up well with moderate use for international travel. We paid way more than this price! At the time it was the maximum allowable volume on flights. We needed our hands free to cope with young children. I loved the bag so much that I purchased these ones for my now teens on the last deal on these before Xmas.
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