The ultimate travel backpack should combine the carry features of the best back country backpacks, while maintaining the features ideal for simplified travel. The Osprey Farpoint series of backpack strive to do just that. They combine the comfortable carry and weight distribution of backcountry backpacks while simultaneously offering streamlined features for convenient travel.

The Osprey Farpoint 55 Features

Organization and Ease of Use

The Osprey Farpoint 55 comes two torso sizes, by choosing the correct size one can quickly and easily customize the backpack for a proper fit. The Farpoint 55-liter backpack is also designed to be tall and slim as opposed to short and wide. This makes the Osprey Farpoint 55 much easier to carry.

Furthermore, customer reviews and tests have shown that the taller shape of the travel backpack makes for better mobility and balance. A front loading zipper can zip all the way open allowing access to all the contents at once, only those at the bottom or those at the top.

For carry convenience, the Farpoint series includes a padded side handle as well as a padded top handle, making reaching your backpack from shelves or under benches convenient.

The Farpoint 55 Travel backpack does not feature any exterior pockets, however it features a detachable daypack. This daypack can be attached to the back of backpack or to the front shoulder straps. When in the forward position, the daypack makes it easy to keep valuables close at hand and easily accessible.

On the inside of the main backpack, compression straps keep contents organized and compressed to save valuable space. Packing for a five day trip should be effortless with this versatile backpack.

On the bottom of the backpack, one can find cinch straps that can hold items such as a sleeping mat or pillow. Straight jacket compression straps, located higher, compress the entire pack together as well as hold the day pack in place.

A cover is included to protect the shoulder straps from damage and dirt. Simply zipper the cover on when needed or store in a built in pouch when not in use. There are also several gear attachment loops included on the sides of the backpack.

Suspension System and Comfort

The Osprey 55 Travel Backpack features a LightWire™ Frame and a spacer mesh back-panel. A ¾ length fixed hip belt effectively transfers the weight of the load, while an ErgoPull™ hip belt closure secures the hip belt in place.

The Osprey Farpoint 70 Features

The Osprey Farpoint 70 travel backpack is part of the same Farpoint series. The only notable difference between the Farpoint 70 and the Farpoint 55 is the size capacity. The Farpoint 70 offers 70-liter capacity compared to the 55-liter capacity of the Osprey 55.

Conclusion

Due to the internal frame, both the Farpoint 55 and 70 are too large for carry-on regulations. The decision between the two packs rest on the amount of space one needs. It is known that the lighter one packs, the easier it is to carry. For the average travel needs, the Farpoint 55 provides more

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