Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70

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

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 4
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
removable Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop

Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70

by Osprey
Front facing view of the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70
Capacity67 L
Weight1.7 kg
Dimensions61×34×34 cm
Airline fit1%
Price$200

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70

Both have: hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 179 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70.

Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

When we talk about serious backpacks, both the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70 are heavy contenders. They are from well-regarded companies, and both possess features and designs that cater to the different needs of travelers and outdoorsy folks. But how do they really measure up against each other?

The first feature that sets them apart is their size. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is 44 inches tall, making it a compact option. Being 24 inches wide and 10 inches deep, this backpack is ideal for day-hiking adventures. It's lightweight too, weighing just 0.7 pounds. Meanwhile, the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70 is 34 inches tall. With a width and depth of 34 and 61 inches respectively, this backpack is perfect for those lengthy travel excursions, and it offers a whopping 67 liters capacity. No surprise then that it weighs a tad bit more, at 1.7 pounds.

From this comparison, it is clear that both backpacks cater to two vastly different use-cases. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is lightweight, more compact, and is perfect for shorter trips. It is made from 500D Cordura, signaling its robustness. However, it lacks a laptop compartment which could be a deal-breaker for some. On the other hand, the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70 is built for long travels, with a larger capacity and a laptop compartment that can house a 15-inch laptop. It is made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop, alluding to its durability. It is, however, a bit heavier and may not fit some airline’s carry-on requirements.

Every adventurer and nomad has unique needs when it comes to choosing their trusty backpack. The Hill People Gear Tarahumara appeals mainly to minimalist or lightweight backpackers, while the Osprey Farpoint® Travel Pack 70 has more to offer to long-term travelers or digital nomads. Either way, both of these backpacks are well-crafted and could easily last for a lifetime of adventuring.