OspreyMen's Farpoint 40 Backpack (pack of 1)

I took this bag with me on a flight/plane as a cabin bag (to go in the overhead bin). I didnt over fill it but it still had changes of clothes and was full without being stretched. It fit perfectly in the overhead bin on my ryanair flights and finnair flights. Went for a few nights to northern finland to see the norther nights and sleep in a glass igloo and it held everything I needed with ease.The comfort of the bag was surprising too. Ive always used basic school bag type bags, but this is a whole level above. I can see why its used for hiking and things. The side panels that come out around your side are very comfortable but I kept them folded in mostly as I wasnt walking for long periods of time with the bag on. However when the side parts are used and the chest strap, it feels like you're getting a comfortable hug and feels perfectly shaped to the body.I was skeptical and I didnt like the higher price for a bag to take on occasional trips, but I'm very very glad I bought it because the quality is very high and it seems very sturdy. The zips are also silky smooth. It feels like a bag that is going to last me years and that can be used for anything I'll need. Don't buy cheap and regret, buy quality and have a lasting product :)

basically, this lives up to its reputation for comfort. the shoulder straps are are a nice width, padding is good, the waist strap is substantial and given that the backpack uses a frame, the waist straps does exactly what it should, the frame channels most of the weight onto your hips and not your shoulders. the interior is pretty spartan, no frills. really need to have third party storage cube solutions to organize things well. holds two water bottles but given they are located on the back and not the sides, the bigger you fill up the backpack, the less room there is for water bottles on the back. picked up this as well as a PeakDesign travel 45L. while I love the PD for all its bells and whistles, its no where near as comfortable as this one. so if comfort the overriding criteria, this is the 45L to get IMHO.

Excellent backpack that is comfy, meets carry on cabin bag requirements and suits multiple week backpacking trips. The ties are also ideal for pressing down clothes once packed.

Not the cheapest, but quality very high, and the right size and amount of pockets… sits on your back very comfortably.

This is my first travel bag of this price range. And the the quality is good. But I did not expect it to have a missing pull tab on the laptop compartment. That’s why I’m giving this a 4 star. Otherwise everything else is expected.

Took it round Europe for 3 weeks plus. Brilliant bag.Resilient and comfortable.

Pros:It fits a lot more than you first think when you go to load it up.The harness is superb, I loaded it up with 12kg, spent the time getting it right, and happily walked for a few hours without any issues. Osprey know their stuff.The compression straps on the outside are ideal for strapping a small daypack or similar to the back, and a simple carribena ensures the day pack doesn’t slide out.The laptop pouch easily holds my MBP 16” with a thin case on it. I was able to jam both my MBP and an iPad in at the same time, but that was a touch tight.Airline wise this easily fits in the overhead compartment. Even decently loaded you can still scorn at those wheeled cases trying to jam in there as your bag slides nicely in with room to spare. I faced no concerns regarding its size as carryon overhead (not underseat). You can really “sell” it as a regular bag by zipping up the straps and carrying it with the side handle if you’re concerned.Cons:My biggest con is that with the latest changes osprey have removed the second zip for the laptop compartment, which makes locking more difficult. Yes, it’s got a tiny fabric loop you can lock the zipper with, but that’s so tiny it’s hard to use, and it’s even more trivial than a zipper to cut open. In the end locks are for keeping honest people out, and even if there were two zippers a dedicate thief would just knife the fabric around it.The only other bother is I would really have liked there to have been a sunglasses rigid pocket, that protected glasses from being crushed/etc. Other bags have had them, and while it would use precious millilitres of volume, it would have been nice.Many have mentioned, the lack of storage organisation inside as a negative, however I view that as a positive. If they had provided more structure I would no doubt be complaining it didn’t work for me. Packing cubes were invented for a reason.Reason to buy something else: Osprey 55L dual version:If you are wanting to take a heavy laptop for long walks, then the 40 is the bag for you. However, if you’re doing a carryon only load out, and want to do a carryon plus personal item, *and* don’t carry a heavy laptop and/or don’t need to walk a lot, the 55 version which comes with the daypack with its own laptop pocket would be a better choice, since the main bag on the 55 lacks a laptop pocket in the main space and gives you a tiny bit more volume, and you tend to want your laptop with your personal item under your seat anyway.Overall 5/5, definitely would buy again. No regrets.

Easily enough room for a month long trip provided you pack light. Very comfortable and well built too. Looks great, especially in grey as the logo is more subtle. Lacks organisation however, so be prepared to use packing cubes and electronics/toiletries organisers with this backpack. I can’t find anything better at this price point.