Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Farpoint 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 38% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Farpoint 55 | Feature | Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR | 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating |
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Osprey Farpoint 55 and Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint 55; Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the Osprey Farpoint 55; Yes on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Farpoint 55; No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 48 accept both. 23 accept only the Osprey Farpoint 55, and 2 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L.
Only the Osprey Farpoint 55 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Farpoint 55 carries 17L more than the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L (55L vs. 38L), while the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (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 Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L is the better call.