Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. Osprey Transporter Global Carryon
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 | Osprey Transporter Global Carryon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 450D recycled polyester TPU coated |
Osprey Transporter Global Carryon
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Osprey Farpoint 55 and Osprey Transporter Global Carryon
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Farpoint 55; No on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Osprey Farpoint 55; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Farpoint 55; 4 on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Farpoint 55; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 69 accept only the Osprey Farpoint 55, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon.
Only the Osprey Farpoint 55 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Farpoint 55 vs. Osprey Transporter Global Carryon: which should you pack?
The Osprey Farpoint 55 carries 11L more than the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon (55L vs. 44L), while the Osprey Transporter Global Carryon is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (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 Transporter Global Carryon is the better call.