Osprey Fairview 40 Women's Outdoor and Travel Backpack

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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! Osprey has a great reputation, and a big reason for that is their Almighty Guarantee. This is their term for a lifetime warranty. The ad shows someone storing their sunglasses here, and it’s definitely the perfect size for this, but I wouldn’t recommend this. That’s an easy way to crush your sunglasses. A great option for digital nomads. Dedicated laptop and tablet sleeves make digital nomad life a lot easier. 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.

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.The placement is also a bitawkward. Once your laptop is in the sleeve, it prevents the bag from bulging as much as usual. This causes you to lose a small amount of valuable space. Carry-on compatible: Standards vary, but after talking to friends I decided I wanted something under 22 inches and preferably closer to 20.

The sternum strap keeps the shoulder straps in place and the load lifters help keep the top of the bag nicely in line with your body. I haven’t had any trouble with size on this bag in the US, Europe, or the UK, and I’ve yet to find an overhead bin it can’t squeeze inside. It even fit in the tester bins at the airport. Additionally, they can cause your water bottle to pop out unexpectedly, but that’s a story for another day. The Color 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. Are you still with me? Good. I’m at the point in this Osprey Fairview review where I’ll discuss money.When I’m walking around town or on a short nature walk, I often store my phone in here while listening to music, so I can stroll around hands-free. Internal Front Flap Zippered Mesh Compartment