Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 Backpack vs Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Farpoint Trek 55 and the Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is that the Farpoint Trek 55 has Laptop Sleeve (Lockable laptop and tablet compartment) while the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack does not.

Osprey Farpoint Travel Pack 55 Frontview
Osprey Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Farpoint Trek 55 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack
Category Hiking Womens
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 55L 9L
Dimensions (in) 25 x 13 x 12 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87
Weight (lb) 3.9 1.8
Fabric 210D Nylon Mini Hex Diamond Ripstop 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon
Color 2 colors and patterns 2 colors and patterns
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 18, 2010 January 6, 2017
Rating 4.8 4.7
Price Under $200 Under $200
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Biostretch shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hip belts Biostretch hipbelt with pockets
Main Compartment Access Large panel zip access Normal zipped access
External Pockets Heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash pocket, detachable daypack Top panel zippered slash pocket, expandable stretch mesh harness pocket and side stretch mesh pockets
Internal Compartments Internal front flap zippered mesh pocket Internal zippered mesh pocket with key clip
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Padded top and side handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Gear loops Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, LidLock bike helmet attachment, adjustable bungee, and blinker light attachment
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Lockable laptop and tablet compartment
Travel Features Compression Straps Internal and external compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowaway backpanel, harness and hipbelt with zippered rear flap
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Smooth mesh covered atilon foam back panel AirScape back panel
Load Lifters Yes Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5mm lightWire peripheral frame Injection-molded AirScape framesheet
Adjustable Length Torso Harness system easily adjusts to fit various torso lengths
Hip Belt Pockets Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable sliders on main compartment zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Farpoint Trek 55 by Osprey against the Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey 's Farpoint Trek 55 is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack is a Womens backpack with Hiking 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 Tempest 9 Womens Hiking Backpack's capacity is 9L with a size of 18.5 x 10.63 x 7.87 inches. Constructed from 100D x 210D Wave Check High-tenacity Nylon it weighs 1.8 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.