Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 73×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 | Feature | Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | ||
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop |
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.992 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×31×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 and Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55; Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55; No on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55; Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55, and 5 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 carries 19L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L (55L vs. 36L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.