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Osprey Farpoint 40: what owners actually say
Owners praise the Farpoint 40's durability and smart packing features, but the redesigned version has sparked specific design concerns and possible airline sizing issues.
What owners complain about
- Airline height compliance FEW
New version measures 22 inches tall vs the old 21 inches, which exceeds some airlines like WestJet's 21-inch limit. One owner uncertain if the soft parts can be squished to fit sizer boxes.
- Laptop compartment design doubts SOME
Owners question the padding design with a removable toggle ('what is the point?'), and one asks whether the laptop sleeve has a false bottom since it seems like the laptop has minimal separation. Another received a bag with only one zip on the laptop compartment and suspected a factory fault.
- Harness cover flap may come loose FEW
An owner relayed a Reddit claim that the zippered flap covering the harness doesn't stay securely stored away when carrying the bag.
- Older version preferred by some FEW
An owner who doesn't travel with a laptop actually prefers the first-generation version because it had a front zippered compartment for items like jackets and rain gear accessible without opening the main compartment, which the redesign removed.
What owners love
- Long-term durability
Owners report the bag lasting since 2012 and 2013 with incredible hold-up, leading them to buy additional Osprey bags. One owner is considering replacing their decade-old bag with the same model.
- Internal compression straps
Owners love how the compression straps let you stack items high and still close the lid, while also keeping everything from falling out when the bag is opened.
- Lightweight comfort
Multiple owners highlight that the bag is comfortable for its lightweight construction at 3.486 lbs.
- Osprey customer service
An owner who broke a chest strap clip (their own fault) contacted Osprey and they sent a replacement piece for free.
- Continuous improvement
Owners note Osprey listened to users: moving the laptop compartment from front to back, adding a clip-in harness for attaching a daypack, and adding a stash pocket on the front.
Surprising patterns
- A non-laptop user actively prefers the older generation because the front compartment gave them separate quick access to jackets and rain gear without rummaging through the main bag.
- The new daypack attachment clip system is specifically praised because the attached daypack gets a breathable back panel, which owners see as a genuinely neat design touch rather than a gimmick.
- Owners mention the blue colour as the better choice, suggesting the default colour options may feel less appealing.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Frequent flyers on airlines with strict 21-inch carry-on height limits and travellers who want quick external access to clothing layers without opening the main compartment.
Synthesised from 59 real owner comments across 3 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →