Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70
| Capacity-to-weight | 39.4 L/kg 17.9 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 70.5 L 4056 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | 3 L3 L | Low |
✈️ 89% (176/199)
This bag can be used as a carry on in 89% of airlines.
Our thoughts
You can't go wrong with Osprey bags. So many one baggers, digital nomads, minimalists use them that the majority of the packing lists on this website use Osprey bags.
Durable, sleek, and well designed, the Osprey 70 will handle whatever you take it. At 70L of capacity, there is more, probably way more room, than you'll ever need and then some.
25-40L bags can usually fit 3-5 days worth of clothing, but a 70L is bag is almost double that size. I think the Osprey would be magnificent for trips when you aren't going to be moving around with your luggage a lot. A fully packed Farpoint must weigh a ton.
The Osprey Farpoint looks like a typical top-loading backpack but fully unzips and lies flat so you easily pack and unpack. Top loading backpacks can be a nightmare when you are trying to optimize space. Since the bottom of the bag becomes invisible right away, its hard to see if everything is efficiently packed.
The Osprey also comes with a detachable daypack which is very convenient. I have another Osprey bag with a detachable daypack, and I will say I was impressed by the construction quality. Frequently daypacks are cheap and flimsy. Osprey daypacks are constructed with the same quality construction as the main bag. I use the detachable daypack as a primary backpack. After over five years and a couple of trips to Europe mine is still in almost perfect condition.
The final feature I'll talk about is that Osprey has strap management down to a science. I have a Tortuga Outbreaker, and if I have that bag off my back and pick it up, a dozen straps start flying around like Octopus tentacles. In contrast, Osprey bags have nifty pouches for unused straps so you can conveniently store them, and prevent them from flailing around when you don't need them.
Our verdict
Reasons to buy
- Offers a lot of space for your things.
- Well-built and reliable. It would probably last for a lifetime.
- Comes with a detachable daypack.
- The straps and the hip belts can be tucked inside in case you need them out of the way especially when placing the bag in tight spaces.
Things to consider
- Lacks organization in the mother backpack.
- The daypack is too small and doesn't feature enough pockets.
- The position of the side pockets can be hard to reach when using the bag.
What reviewers said
- "It is excellent for plane and train travel given its strap stowage, and removable day pack. You can easily fit several weeks' worth of clothing, etc. in its main pocket."
- "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."
Reviews from around the web
thepointsguy.com
...the Osprey Farpoint 70 is still the best fit for me in terms of comfort, capacity and durability.
www.tripsavvy.com
The Osprey Farpoint 70 is a high-quality backpack that will suit all kinds of travelers....its robustness and lifetime guarantee mean you’ll be using it for years to come.
www.creativebloq.com
The capacity was more than enough for two months’ travelling around a country...Yet, it was also compact enough to be super portable.
www.gapyeartravelstore.com
I’d have to say I agree that this is a quality pack for travelling. It ticks all the boxes for me, with a lightweight design, plenty of travel related features (including the all-important security features) and a comfortable back system.
Features
| Storage | |
| Compression | S |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | TopZip |
| Passport | N |
| Passthrough | N |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | H |
| Hip Belt | R |
| Sternum Strap | S |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | 15 |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | False |
| Rain-fly | S |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Y |
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Material: 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 176 airlines
Packed in a Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70
Quitting a Job to One Bag Around Europe, Good Idea? Great Idea.
| 📆 | 60 days |
| 🌎 | Austria, Italy and Switzerland |
| 📜 | 32 items |
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