The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Osprey Airporter Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle) while the Airporter Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Osprey | Osprey |
Name | Farpoint Trek 55 | Airporter Backpack | |
Category | Hiking | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Travel | Travel | |
Capacity (L) | 55L | 50L | |
Dimensions (in) | 25 x 13 x 12 | 10 x 12 x 4 | |
Weight (lb) | 3.9 | 1.12 | |
Fabric | 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop | Nylon Double Ripstop | |
Color | 2 colors and patterns | Shadow Grey | |
Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | Lifetime | |
Release Date | August 18, 2010 | August 9, 2015 | |
Rating | 4.8 | ||
Price | Under $200 | Under $75 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Padded shoulder straps | Comfortable stow away shoulder strap |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | ||
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | Padded hip belts | ||
Main Compartment Access | Large panel zip access | Large lockable zipper access | |
External Pockets | Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack | ID card window | |
Internal Compartments | Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket | ||
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | ||
Water Bottle | Yes | ||
Handles | Padded top and side handles | Top and side grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Gear loops | ||
Business & School Features | Laptop Sleeve | Lockable laptop and tablet compartment | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | Internal and external compression straps | |
Stowable Straps | Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap | Shoulder strap | |
Rear Loading Straps | Yes | ||
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel | |
Load Lifters | Yes | ||
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame | ||
Anti Theft Features | Lockable Zippers | Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper | Large lockable zipper |
Other Features | Other Features | Compact duffel to carry extra gear |
Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features.
The Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 has a capacity of 55L (liters), weighs 3.9 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 25 x 13 x 12. It's made of 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop and is available in 2 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.
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