Because of such front-loading, you can quickly grab something you like instead of unpacking and packing again with the top-opening backpack. Osprey has addressed this niche with the Osprey Porter 46, also one of our award winners, by advising consumers that you can attach one of their day packs to the outside using the sewn gear loops. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

As the demand for the great-fitting packs increased, Osprey found itself relocating to its current home in Southwest Colorado. A cloth covers all the straps and the side handle makes carrying it as a suitcase easy if the need ever arises.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. The Farpoint 55 itself is 3 cm deeper than Ryanair allows but I am pretty positive and relaxed that I will have no problems since there still are the compressions straps. This backpack is also the kind that has a zip going right the way round like a suitcase, unlike a toploader. Many reviewers wrongly claim that it is, which kind of reduces my confidence in anything else they say.

Travel far and light with the Farpoint Family, designed to keep up with fast-moving globetrotters exploring new and exciting places. With the help of packing cubes, this size backpack should be able to fit one to two weeks of clothes and other types of travel gear needed for a big trip. Conversely, if you need a bigger bag, and you don’t care about staying under the carry-on size limit, the Farpoint 70 (55L backpack + 15L detachable daypack) is a great choice. You can choose which one is best for your body by measuring your body parts and corresponding to the size guide.I use a Kestrel 38 which is a great size for carry-on but still rugged and comfortable enough for serious trekking. In addition to internationally regulated social standards, there are a number of specific measures that are initiated and implemented by the manufacturers. When product pictures of the new Farpoint got released, I saw many comments on forums comparing it to the Osprey Porter. That said, I like the simplicity and how leaves it largely up to you how to organize things your own way.

The compression straps are also used to attach and secure a 13L 'zip and clip' daypack, which includes all the organisation, you'll ever need; a top stash pocket for electronics and sunglasses, dual side pockets and a laptop sleeve. As the leader in custom-fit backpacks, out pack-fitting technique ensures a properly fitting pack that maximizes efficiency, comfort and safety both on and off the trail. The benefit of having 2 separate packs is that you can leave your big pack at your accommodation and use the other during the day.Osprey addressed this exact issue with the Ozone Duplex 60 which has a carry-on sized "duffel" that attaches to the smaller day pack. Good point actually, there isn’t really a handle on the daypack, what I was thinking of is the top of the harness which is sort of handle-shaped. This does take up space you could use to stow gear, but they make finding your gear much more manageable.