WHY I STOPPED USING IT | OSPREY Farpoint 40L Travel Bag Review

[@a420dro]

I literally love this bag, been everywhere with me, it can be compressed totally with straps, and Im using it with osprey daylite 20L as combo which can be compressed to laptop bag size (I was using it under legs and Farpoint above head compartment... I got more simple now onboard, small fanny with powerbank phone etc and diet coke from vend or duty free. Even stuffed and double heavy over limit, it does not get any suspicion, I had it hanging just on one shoulder and even in situations, where staff literally checked everyone going through door, and sending poor selected ppl on side, they did not bother with us (but never flied with Ryanair for example). Problem is, its bag more for outdoorsy trips.... I feel already too old to be a mule on airports, walking with that heavy guy on back, tired on airport on long haul stops... Now picking a cabin wheeler instead, just dont wanna spend same amount for osprey wheeler even I like their design. For less adventurous trips etc Imma probably gonna end with expandable 40L cabin Roncato, could not find other lightweight wheeler under 2kg.

[@WillFaulkner]

Awesome

[@drpepper711]

Thanks for being one of the few people who comment on it not being comfortable to use for long or compared to the hiking backpacks.

[@WillFaulkner]

@@drpepper711 yea it important. I remember walking around Paris all day for this first time with this bag and my shoulders were sore. I was walking 8+ hours but still not the most comfortable when filled to the brim.

[@ronin7997]

Used the same Osprey Backpack for a 3-week trip to the UK / Ireland recently, and it was perfect for the varying transportation I dealt with: International flights, a local flight, several bus rides, a sleeper train, a chartered boat and lots of walking in-between. The space and storability of the backpack made it easy to carry and stow it across all these modes of transport while sufficiently holding my luggage needs.

[@thullraven1]

I recently bought the Farpoint 40. My travel bag was the Porter 30, but I felt I wanted just a tiny bit more space, and still be carry on compliant, for bringing back souvenirs from trips. I'll be using one or the other depending on the trip length.

[@WillFaulkner]

Was there something particular you wanted to pack that required more room ?

[@thullraven1]

@@WillFaulkner Not on the way to where I was going, but a little extra space leaves room for bringing some things back home.

[@WillFaulkner]

@@thullraven1 ah fair enough. I use a packable backpack I bring as a day pack. Anything I want to bring back I’ll put in there

[@thullraven1]

@@WillFaulkner I have an Osprey Daylite Daypack as well. It can attach to either the Porter or the Farpoint that I have. AIrlines are getting really strict on Carry On stuff so the Daylite's days as a "personal" item may be done.

[@robertjackson9601]

Just purchased, they no longer have padded laptop sleeve or zipper compartment inside the 40 l

[@phaldaz]

smh wow terrible

[@X0MT0X]

Interesting video, I have a Farpoint 40L too. For me, I didn't like, need or want all the structure and organization. I just want one big section and a stash pocket for fast access to needed items. It took me a while to work that out. I ended up switching to a 36L rope bag, the Petzl Kliff and use Patagonia and Osprey packing cubes. Day bag-wise, I just use the Mystery Ranch Bindle 10 with a Maxpedition 1.5" Shoulder Pad to improve comfort if fully loaded. I'm not a fan of the Athleisure look a lot of travellers go with for myself and prefer clothing that's easy to maintain/hardwearing even if that means more weight/bulk.

[@budget_nomad]

I tried for a long time to go to a 34l Troops. The truth is, for winter travelling you need a 40l minimum for long term travelling

[@WillFaulkner]

@@budget_nomad I agree totally. Tough to manage in the winter if you have thick clothing

[@reptilesgamers00]

what would you recommend for a personal bag? Smaller fit under the seat or fit in the osprey as a day bag.

[@WillFaulkner]

I use a packable Osprey backpack as well. It fold down really small when I don’t use it and it works as a day ah as well while travelling

[@Erik-V]

@@WillFaulkner Which packable Osprey backpack would you recommend?

[@WillFaulkner]

@@Erik-V they have an ultra light one I bring with me everywhere.

[@Erik-V]

@@WillFaulkner Thanks!

[@SuperMarktastic]

So what smaller bag do you use?

[@WillFaulkner]

@@SuperMarktastic I use a Burton snowboard bag. I have a review if that one as well on the channel.

[@ronnieadamowicz]

Will this fit under the chair in a plane ? Also it it worth trying to get away with it as a personal item and if you get charged for extra - you get charged for extra ?

[@Chrisssssssssssssssssss]

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[@aslybunny]

I mean he explained why he stopped using it without bashing the brand

[@KingFozzie1]

Good to hear the size isn’t an issue on flights. How about weight? How much does yours weigh fully packed? The airline I’m getting on allows 8kgs

[@WillFaulkner]

@@KingFozzie1 yea for me it’s about 8kg. If it’s mostly clothing your fine. It’s electronics and shoes that weigh alot. However I don’t think airlines care much about carry on weigh. It’s usually more a size issue and they generally target suitcases

[@KingFozzie1]

@@WillFaulkner thank you 🙏

[@ruffian3932]

Can it squeeze under the seat on an airplane if not fully packed??

[@WillFaulkner]

@@ruffian3932 yea if not fully packed it could.

[@ruffian3932]

@@WillFaulkner thanks man. Love your channel!!!

[@jaymills1720]

Curious what you do for work that allowed you so much travel time and compensation to pay for it 🙏 also thinking Aer 3 for my bag

[@WillFaulkner]

I am a CPA and do financial management advisory services.

[@jaymills1720]

@@WillFaulkner I hate, I meant im jealous ! Good for you

[@mxrider429]

Can you get away with the Osprey 20l daypack as a personal item?

[@WillFaulkner]

Yes for sure

[@KaruppiahChidambaram]

Hello there! Your video was useful! Thanks a lot! Is this allowed in the UK/Europe as one small cabin bag on flights such as Ryanair/Easyjet? Any idea?

[@WillFaulkner]

It’s worked for me but I hear they are getting more strict with it. If you can manage, I would go with a smaller bag to be safe. You can carry the bag on your shoulder to make it look smaller.

[@2009bubbaray]

EasyJet permitted it as a paid carryon bag, summer 2023.

[@WillFaulkner]

@@2009bubbaray good to know !

[@TiffanyTwisted92]

Generally speaking, most European airlines don't care (within reason, excluding massive hitch-hiker esque bags) about rucksacks. The reason for this is that you can squish a rucksack and generally shove it into the required dimensions. But with calm style suitcases, you cannot, and thus space matters a lot more, and add to the fact that those travellers care a lot more about keeping things uncreased and they know they can get more money out of them. Within I'd say 10 inches, you're fine with rucksacks. I have never known anyone to get checked nor have been myself.I should add this within Europe travel - I can't comment about transatlantic experiences.

[@ThatLiftGuy]

I use a Porter 30l. Fits under Easy Jet seat

[@zexnynex777]

Will it fit a 14.5 with a Law folder?

[@WillFaulkner]

Yes

[@darrelljoseph3225]

Did the shoulder strap you showed come with your bag. Mine didn’t come with one, if not what do you recommend

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea it came with mine. Does yours have the two loops on the side of the bag to connect a strap? Maybe contact Osprey and they’ll send one

[@michaellynn8]

The latest model doesn't have a strap and strap connectors. There are three models of this, the first two models came with a strap but the latest version doesn't.

[@newagain9964]

@@michaellynn8 Just started looking at this bag and I’m already turned off. They don’t differentiate models on sites

[@milanamnuk]

Is the waist belt able to be tucked away?

[@rawx485]

Yes, it can be hidden away with same cover thats used for shoulder straps. Rolls out from bottom

[@denistorrente78]

I have this backpack, is very good

[@WillFaulkner]

Awesome

[@rachelpatey392]

Useful review, thanks.

[@MannyyTaur]

No link??

[@WillFaulkner]

Link for what ?

[@IvInoh]

The Burton bag bra! ​@@WillFaulkner

[@WillFaulkner]

@@IvInoh kzbin.info/www/bejne/gavPlKGFarCSl6c&ab_channel=Will

[@outdoorsummiteer399]

Love mine, it's awesome

[@svenabend360]

Old version of the backpack

[@davyhenry8985]

Nice backpack

[@-blackcat-4749]

This is a garden-variety situation. It played 🗓️ out

[@WillFaulkner]

Yea I think I have the previous version

[@bluedalmatian2544]

Hi, i have the new version of the Fairview 40 and the zipper of the laptop compartment has a loop to put a lock on it. I can't tell from the pictures, but I would assume the Farpoint is the same.