Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Farpoint 55
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Osprey Farpoint 55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR | bluesign® APPROVED 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Farpoint 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Osprey Farpoint 55
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint 55.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Nebula 32; Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint 55.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Osprey Farpoint 55.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Osprey Farpoint 55.
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. 23 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Nebula 32, and 48 accept only the Osprey Farpoint 55.
Only the Osprey Nebula 32 fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Only the Osprey Farpoint 55 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Farpoint 55: which should you pack?
The Osprey Farpoint 55 carries 23L more than the Osprey Nebula 32 (32L vs. 55L), while the Osprey Nebula 32 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Farpoint 55 fits 38% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Farpoint 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.