But I think the best fit for this bag is actually round-the-world or gap-year travelers who will travel mostly overland. No. The Farpoint Trek is too big to take on as hand luggage. You may be able to sneak the smaller 55-litre version on as hand luggage but officially, it’s too large. The latest edition has an adjustable harness. This means you can move the harness up or down by up to about 3 inches or 8cm. Since I am a dude I can’t speak from personal experience here, but many women travelers I’ve met have told me they love this edition.

Support for a water bladder. A water system for trekking is not included, but you can easily add one if you want.The Farpoint 55 and Fairview 55 are essentially the same product; the only difference is that the Fairview is a women’s specific version. Although the Farpoint/Fairview series isn’t necessarily designed for hiking, they are comfortable enough to take on hikes during your travels. Where to buy Osprey Farpoint 55 Ok, how perfect is the product placement in this pic in Cappadocia? It totally wasn’t sponsored by Osprey (But I’m totally open to the opportunity…)

When reviewing the Farpoint Trek 55, it occurred to me that it could be part of a very cool set-up for long-term travel. At this point, I consider our Osprey bags as part of my family because they were wedding gifts and have been a dependable companion to us through it all. It is available in just two sizes, both of which are too big to be considered a carry-on. And that is one reason why I’m not so impressed with the travel aspect of this bag.Integrated compression system. While the regular Farpoint which has no internal organization features, the Trek does have several. The Farpoint 55 Trek is ideal if you’re looking for a bag that you can use for travel and potentially for trekking as well. Osprey bags have officially been puppy approved by this lil’ guy in Bulgaria – how many of their competitors can say that?

When product pictures of the new Farpoint got released, I saw many comments on forums comparing it to the Osprey Porter. They do look a bit similar in pictures, but the Farpoint is absolutely NOT as structured or as stiff as the Porter.If you are spending a summer city hopping around Europe or Southeast Asia the standard Farpoint will suit you perfectly. On the other hand, if you are heading to South America and planning a few hiking trips, the Farpoint Trek will be much better suited to the task! The Farpoint 55 Trek is not only for trekking, but it’s definitely a lot more suitable for it than the other Farpoint editions. It’s much more comfortable, has better padding, and has an integrated rain cover. There are also 70-liter versions, though I personally consider these too large for general travel purposes. Features of the Farpoint Trek 55 It also opens suitcase-style from the side and not from the top, so you can always access everything very easily. This is perfect for when you mostly stay in hotels or in hostels. No. The Farpoint Trek is the men’s version of the bag. The women’s version is known as the Fairview Trek and comes in two sizes, 50-litres and 70-litres.

No, there is just one size. It used to have a S/M and a M/L version but no longer. There is now only one size: O/S. I like this feature, but it mostly appeals to hardcore Osprey fans. It’s not worth it to actually buy both this and a Daylite, just to be able to switch between the two. But, if you’re already a proud owner of a Daylite or a Daylite Plus, you’ll be happy to know that the Farpoint Trek is compatible with both. Compatible With Hydraulics LT Reservoirs But if you are going on a longer and more adventurous trip, I think the Farpoint Trek 55 will work really well.

On the plus side, though, the lifetime warranty means I can get it patched for free. The only reason I haven’t is that the material is so high-quality the hole hasn’t grown at all in two years and I forget it’s there! Unlike the classic Farpoint series, the Frpaoint Trek is only available in two sizes, neither of which is small enough to be considered a carry-on when you’re flying.