Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack vs Osprey Airporter Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Front View
Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack Airporter Backpack
Category Carry On Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 40L 50L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 14 x 9 10 x 12 x 4
Weight (lb) 3.17 1.12
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop Nylon Double Ripstop
Color 3 colors and patterns Shadow Grey
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Lifetime
Release Date June 7, 2015 August 9, 2015
Rating 4.8
Price Under $175 Under $75
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Adjustable hip belts
Main Compartment Access Clamshell Large lockable zipper access
External Pockets 2 front mesh pockets, 1 top, front, and bottom zipped pockets ID card window
Water Bottle Front mesh pockets can fit water bottle
Handles Padded top and side handles Top and side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable, padded laptop sleeve fits up to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Lockable, padded tablet sleeve
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant 44 linear inches carry on size compliant
Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway back panel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap for protection Shoulder strap
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zipper head Large lockable zipper
Gym / Sports Features Shoe Compartment Bottom shoe compartment
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

You're currently comparing the Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack by Osprey against the Airporter Backpack by Osprey.


Osprey 's Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features.

The Osprey Farpoint 40 Carry On Backpack has a capacity of 40L (liters), weighs 3.17 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 14 x 9. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Airporter Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 10 x 12 x 4 inches. Constructed from Nylon Double Ripstop it weighs 1.12 pounds and is available in Shadow Grey.