Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop |
Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Nebula 32; Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Nebula 32; 2 on the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 24 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Nebula 32, and 103 accept only the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40.
Only the Osprey Nebula 32 fits
Croatia Air.
Only the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40: which should you pack?
The Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40 carries 8L more than the Osprey Nebula 32 (32L vs. 40L), while the Osprey Nebula 32 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40 fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.