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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5j82b6dl3o/osprey-farpoint-trek-pack-55/73sdg7mwm1/patagonia-altvia-pack-36l/"
title: "Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L"
description: "Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55 vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5j82b6dl3o/osprey-farpoint-trek-pack-55/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Farpoint® Trek Pack 55](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631507056/carryons/Osprey_Farpoint_Trek_Pack_55_ftzxz1.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>73×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420HD Nylon Packcloth</td><td>140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/73sdg7mwm1/patagonia-altvia-pack-36l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633529341/carryons/Altvia_Pack_zydvo7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.992 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×31×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.