Osprey Farpoint 70 Travel Backpack

2019-12-23T19:00:00

Two years, 30+ checked luggage flights, countless taxis, tuk-tuks, and trains, and one very happy customer. Large enough for four seasons of clothing and electronic gear. Not so large as to be unwieldy during cross-city jaunts. Pack design and materials are holding up 100%, no problems. Carries well, like a backpack. Changes? Downsizing to a 40 liter Osprey pack!

A B.

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2019-12-11T16:14:50

Got this bag for a 4 week trip to Australia, New Zealand, and Tahiti. Needless to say, those a very different climates. I had a lot to pack and this bag held it all well. The wide opening, like a clamshell, made it so easy to pack and unpack. The zip off daypack was great. We went on a short climb and hike and it worked great to carry some snacks and extra water. The backpack straps of the main bag zip behind a cover to protect them from the airport handlers. I took 9 different flights and checked this bag for all of them. No damage! It was loaded up and still comfortable to carry. Great for carrying on ferry’s and such, didn’t look like a regular suitcase so I kept it with me wherever i went. Side carry handle helped for short walks when I didn’t want to pull out the straps. If you can pack smart, you’ll love this bag. If you pack like you’re moving for a year, you may need something bigger. For reference: I brought casual clothes, as well as 2 suits and dress shirts.

Joshua W.

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2019-09-24T20:00:00

The two-bag model has given my wife and I so many options for traveling with all we need and want. We can take everything from board games to our favorite books, and we don't need to bring more than this one bag. So thankful Osprey made this great product in a large size that still has the detachable day pack!

Pat B.

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2019-05-17T20:00:00

I have used this pack for at least 6 years. I carry it on airplanes all of the time… only once being denied use as a carry on. I've done 10 day trips through Thailand, the UK, and Egypt, and had room for enough (especially with one stop for laundry). I highly recommend this bag. Rolling luggage takes up a hand and just doesn't work in some parts of the world. This bag pays for itself in a handful of trips at $25 per checked bag. I let my wife carry it for a bit and she was surprised at how easy it was… go ahead, break tradition, you won't regret it!

DrJrod

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2019-02-07T19:00:00

I really like the backpack itself, although, I bought it for traveling. My first travel with it the airline company let me get on the plane with it. I was glad to know that even if it's exceed the carry on limit size a little bit, airline companies will let me bring it in the cabin until I went for another trip and they refused it. I had to check it as a luggage... If I'd knew it in advanced I would have used a real big luggage case and I would have brought more things to make my trip more comfortable. It's also great to have your things with you so you don't stress if they're going to lose your luggage. So I'm a bit disappointed and it's a roll of dice every time. If you want to be sure, go with the Far point 40 this one meet the size limits. I'm planning my next trip in two weeks and I'm unsure if I take the risk or go with a real luggage bag... I'd like to swap it for the 40 if I could.

Alexandre

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2018-12-10T19:00:00

Not only is this by far the best back pack to use when travelling, the company stands by their fantastic warranty. The day pack zipper on my 70 L Farpoint pack was difficult to attach to the main pack and required replacing. After contacting Osprey warranty department and arranging to ship the pack for repairs I was so surprised and pleased that instead of repairing the zipper they shipped me a new bag. They stand by their product and have such an excellent warranty program. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another product from this company. Thank you Osprey!!

Mare

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2018-11-11T19:00:00

I bought this pack in 2014 to help me on a multi city Euro trip by coach and staying in hostels. it performed flawlessly even though (as i nw realised) i really overpacked. its was heavy, but comfortable to walk around with, rushing from coach to coach, thru bus stations and on trains. the day pack is a great addition as you can lock and stow the main bag in underneath luggage holds and keep your essentials close to you including ample space for laptop/tablet. i did carelessly manage to snag it on a sharp locker door at one of my hostels and got a 1/2 inch tear in the side, but the tear hasnt gotten any bigger and ive been using it heavily to this day.

CWong

Originally posted at

2018-09-15T20:00:00

I have owned this pack since 2015 (size small), have taken this on many trips including a year-long adventure from New Zealand to South America to USA to Sri Lanka and back to NZ. It has been on many buses, trains, ferries, airlines and still came unscathed. Very sturdy, easy to pack (with packing cells - I use 3 large Kathmandu ones) and comfy to carry. Surprisingly enough I hiked the W trail (4 day hike) in Torres Del Paine NP with this pack and it was very comfortable. Only complaint I have is that the small pack is too small to carry a small laptop and a DSLR and other bits and pieces you need to carry in your carry-on or as an overnight pack. I love it nevertheless !!!

Nipuni

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2018-05-28T20:00:00

I used the Farpoint on a 6 week trip to Europe. The main bag was checked luggage on all my flights and held up really well with all the airline abuse a bag normally receives. I do not believe this pack could fit in on any overhead locker given the height of the bag. The ability to zip up the straps behind a cover was excellent and really practical for international travel. This pack is best suited to using packing cubes as the internal space is significant. I took way too much stuff on my trip and it handled it well with the internal compression straps. The mesh on the main flap is large and can be used for a variety of things given its size. The day pack is really just that, a small bag that could carry your things for a days activities and not much more. putting clothing into it fills its smaller capacity quickly. The laptop sleeve and small zipped section attached to the laptop sleeve were great places to store travel documentation and valuables. The ability to also attach the small pack to the back of the main pack was excellent. You also have the ability to hang the small pack in front of you using the clips on the pack.

Victorian T.

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2018-03-22T20:00:00

I went to Italy last August 2017 and this was by far the best thing I brought with me! I took it hiking in the alps Through the crowd streets of Florence On the trains and airports Through the 5 towns of Cinque Terrre Most important! Pisa was so crowded I couldn't find a cab to the train and ended up running/walking about a 3 miles to the train n I didn't miss my time Wooooohoooo! So comfortable to wear n carry very easy to get into as well Thank you THANK YOU for designing such an incredible bag!

Erg

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2018-03-20T20:00:00

I was just visiting this website recommending this to a friend, and I decided to leave a comment after reading that one bad review. I could not disagree more with the one star review. I bought this pack 4 years ago for a week long trip to Scotland. It's a fantastic pack for travel. It fits a lot of stuff, and I can wear it so my hands are free to help with the kids stuff when we travel as a family. I use this pack exclusively as my suitcase. It's holding up perfectly. On planes I remove the small day pack (where I put my book, ipad, jacket, phone, etc..) and the main pack fits in the overhead bin nicely. It's great not checking a bag. We're going to Paris and Amsterdam for a week, and I just packed it up last night. Great bag.

Dave

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