Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Farpoint und Fairview?

Farpoint ist das Herren-Modell (größere Rückenlänge, gerade Hüftflosse), Fairview das Damen-Modell (kleinere Rückenlänge, gewölbte Hüftflosse). Features und Ausstattung sind identisch.

Welche Größe (40/55/70) ist die richtige?

Für 2–7 Tage: 40 L (Handgepäck-tauglich). Für 1–3 Wochen: 55 L (Bestseller). Für 3+ Wochen oder Weltreise: 70 L. Im Zweifel lieber kleiner.

Ist der Farpoint 40 handgepäck-tauglich?

Ja, mit 54×35×23 cm passt er in 55×40×23 cm (Lufthansa, Eurowings, Swiss). Nicht ryanair-konform (55×40×20 cm).

Wie schwer ist der Farpoint 55?

Circa 2,0 kg Hauptrucksack + 0,5 kg Tagesrucksack = 2,5 kg gesamt. Beim Fairview 55 sind es 1,9 kg + 0,5 kg = 2,4 kg.

Was ist die All-Mighty-Guarantee?

Osprey repariert seinen Rucksack lebenslang – unabhängig von Alter und Kaufbeleg. Abgedeckt sind Herstellungsfehler und Verschleiß durch Gebrauch.

Welche Marke ist besser – Osprey oder Deuter?

Beide sind top. Osprey hat das bessere Tragesystem bei Reiserucksäcken und die bessere Garantie. Deuter ist traditionsreicher bei Wandertouren.

Kann ich den Tagesrucksack separat verwenden?

Ja, der 15-L-Tagesrucksack hat eigene Schultergurte und kann als kompletter Rucksack separat genutzt werden.

Osprey Farpoint & Fairview: Review & Guide of Travel Backpacks

Updated: April 2026 · Stated dimensions and weights refer to current collections. Models are regularly updated – check the specific product page before purchase.

The Osprey Farpoint and its female counterpart Osprey Fairview have been the world's most popular travel backpacks for years – particularly among backpackers, world travellers and digital nomads. They combine the carrying system of a trekking rucksack with the practical opening of a suitcase. This guide shows you the differences, the three sizes (40/55/70 litres) and which model suits whom.

Farpoint vs. Fairview – the Two Models

Farpoint

Men's Model

For height 170–195 cm
Torso length M/L = 45–53 cm
Wide shoulder straps
Straight hip belt shape
Colours: Black, Navy, Red, Tech-Beige

Fairview

Women's Model

For height 155–180 cm
Torso length XS/S = 39–48 cm
Narrower S-shaped shoulder straps
Curved hip belt for women's proportions
Colours: Black, Navy, Green, Berry

Important: Farpoint and Fairview are essentially identically constructed – only the carrying system is adapted to male and female body proportions. Features, volumes and equipment are the same.

The 3 Sizes: 40, 55, 70 Litres

Litres

54×35×23 cm

Carry-on

Perfect for weekend trips and business travel up to 5 days. Airline compliant.

Litres

60×36×29 cm

2–3 Weeks

The bestseller: Main backpack 40 L + detachable 15-L daypack.

Litres

66×37×32 cm

Long-term Travel

For world travel and 3+ weeks. Main backpack 55 L + 15-L daypack.

Farpoint / Fairview 40 – The Carry-on Champion

The 40-litre version is precisely tailored to the carry-on dimensions of most airlines (55×40×23 cm). Ideal for:

Business trips: 3–5 days with laptop and spare shirt
City breaks: 4–6 days in Paris, Barcelona, Rome
Quick flights: Carry-on only – no waiting at baggage claim
Weekend tours: even with hiking boots and jacket

The 40 is NOT Ryanair compliant (too wide). For budget airlines with strict 55×40×20 cm requirements, a specially designed Ryanair-compliant backpack is more suitable.

Farpoint / Fairview 55 – The Bestseller

The 55-litre model is the sales hit. Why? It's a 2-in-1 system:

Main backpack: 40 L (carry-on compliant with all major airlines)
Detachable daypack: 15 L attached to the front

So at check-in you have a compact main backpack plus a 15-L daypack that passes as a personal item. At your destination, you travel with just the light daypack for sightseeing. The main backpack stays at the hotel. Ideal for: