Osprey Fairview 40 Women's Outdoor and Travel Backpack

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However, if you try to cover a significant distance in a hot climate, it does tend to get you pretty sweaty. I’m not entirely sure what you’re supposed to keep in here, but I often stash my keys or headphones here.

While the 40-liter capacity of the Fairview is mostly the main compartment, there are a few other places for gear.

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I’m not sure who thought “ooh olive green and turquoise, how pretty!” but they were wrong. (Pro tip, when Osprey says grey, it’s typically a very green-grey). Color-wise it’s one of the uglier bags I’ve owned, but the other option is a very bright forest green, which I didn’t like any better. Both the Osprey Farpoint and Fairview 40 are fantastic. They come in multiple sizes – try them on and make sure you get the right one for you.” – Gemma I wanted to keep all the features I loved in my old Osprey Waypoint, but in a size that I could carry on budget airlines as well as small puddle jumpers in other countries without incurring a fee.

The entire exterior of the bag is durable, textured 450D recycled twist dobby polyester. It’s bluesign® approved—yay!—and coated with a PFAS-free durable water repellant to keep your gear dry. The Fairview also has sternum straps sliding along a rail on the shoulder straps so you can set them at the right height. They grip tightly to the rails, so it takes a little effort to move them. We don’t mind, though, since they stay in the right place and don’t require readjustment. The size, durability and usability of the Farpoint 40 makes it a pleasure to travel with and when you throw in The Almighty Guarantee you have a bag that will keep on travelling as long as you do! The Osprey Fairview 40 is the sister to Osprey’s best-selling Farpoint 40. Like the Farpoint 40, it’s a welcome addition to the series and it’s great for one-bag travel.I can’t bring myself to say this is a bad point because it is completelyoptional and there seem to be a few people out there who actually like it. A quality frame and harness system: At 4’11” most clothing stores consider me a twelve year old boy, on top of which I have narrow shoulders, so finding a harness that fits and distributes weight evenly is both vital and challenging. These are good to push your clothes down a little further if the external straps aren’t doing it for you.

However, I don’t think the difference between the Farpoint and the Fairview is really all that considerable if you’re over 5’5″. I’d recommend that women 5’5″ and taller try both the Fairview and the Farpoint to decide which one feels best. Some bloggers rave about this feature but I’ve never used it, nor seen anyone else using it. To do so would mean having a bulky bag bashing into my legs or hips and the thin strap wouldn’t be comfortable on the shoulders over long distances. Initially, I thought it would be too large for a long weekend. What I’m really enjoying about the bag, though, is how well it compresses down. Even if I don’t need to fully load it, it still keeps everything organized and doesn’t feel too large. Like the Farpoint, the Osprey Fairview comes in three capacities, 40L, 55L, and 70L. We tested the original 40L version for several months and continue to use that size in the updated design. We like that capacity because it fits many carry on specifications, depending on the airline you fly. After using it around town and during a trip to a hostel, how does it hold up? Let’s find out. External Components

This bag’s compliant with global carry-on luggage standards. The bag is less than 22 inches, making it a safe choice for your carry-on. On the durability and convenience front, the Fairview continues to shine. I’ve used it consistently and it’s yet to show any wear, living up to my expectations of the brand.

A great option for digital nomads. Dedicated laptop and tablet sleeves make digital nomad life a lot easier. They also offer something they like to call the Almighty Guarantee. It’s a lifetime guarantee for all of their products, including the Osprey Fairview 40 line.If you don’t travel with a laptop or tablet, see my notes in the downsides section below. Little Features Worth Noting