Osprey Farpoint 40 vs Fairview 40
Same pack, different fit. A comparison of what changes and what does not.
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| Category | Travel Backpacks | Travel Backpacks |
| Type | Backpack | Backpack |
| Listed size | 55 × 35 × 23 cm | 55 × 35 × 23 cm |
| Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
| Empty weight | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) | 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) |
| Wheels | No | No |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Laptop sleeve | 15" | 15" |
| Best for | One-bag travel on mixed transport, from planes to trains to buses. | Women or smaller-framed travellers who want a carry-on-size pack. |
| Watch out for | When stuffed, the soft body can bulge past a strict sizer; pack it flat. | Same packing caution as the Farpoint: avoid overstuffing. |
| Air Canada carry-on | Check first | Check first |
| WestJet carry-on | Over the limit | Over the limit |
| Air Canada personal item | Over the limit | Over the limit |
| Buy | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) | Amazon.ca (opens Amazon.ca in a new tab) |
Our take
These two share capacity, listed size and laptop sleeve. The difference is the harness, which is cut for different torso shapes. Pick by fit, not by spec sheet; try the pack on if you can.
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