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Osprey Farpoint 40 vs 55 Review

Osprey Farpoint 40 vs 55 side by side comparison

Are you having difficulty deciding between the Osprey Farpoint 40 versus the 55? I have used both backpacks and so I can offer some hands-on impressions and advice.

The key feature of the Osprey Farpoint 40 is that it is carry-on size.

The key feature of the Osprey Farpoint 55 is that it combines a 40L backpack with a detachable 15L daypack. It’s well over the carry-on size limit, though many travellers try to take it as carry-on anyway. (I’ve had some success with this, but it’s not guaranteed.)

An important thing to understand is that the main backpack part of the Farpoint 55 is not the same as the Farpoint 40. Both these packs have different dimensions and a different design. The Farpoint 55 is taller and a bit narrower, while the Farpoint 40 is a bit shorter and puffier. You can see the difference pretty well in the image below.

Osprey Farpoint 55 with detached daypack next to a Farpoint 40

The Farpoint 40 also has integrated mesh compartments, laptop/tablet sleeve, and documents sleeve. On the 55, these features can…

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