Osprey has launched a NEW version of the popular Farpoint and Fairview travel packs: the Farpoint Trek and Fairview Trek.
After having faithfully used the Farpoint 55 for 3 years of nomadic travel, I tested this pack out on a trip to Patagonia a few months ago, and I think it’s brilliant. Watch these videos to see why.
Osprey Fairview Trek 50 Review
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Fairview Trek 50 Features
Fairview is the women’s specific fit, while Farpoint is the men’s. Both have these features:
- Deep water bottle holders (x2) – Can fit full size Nalgene and bigger, comfortably without risk of sliding out.
- Two top zipper pockets – Easy access for small items.
- Airporter cover included – This doubles as a rain cover and travel case, the entire pack fits inside and can be zipped up for protection while in transit.
- Integrates with Osprey Daylite Travel – While the Fairview Trek and Farpoint Trek no longer come with a detachable daypack, they are made to integrate with the Daylite Travel, both by clipping onto the front side straps or attached to the main compartment panel on the back for an easy carry.
- Mesh back panel and comfortable suspension – Adjustable torso straps and mesh back panel for air ventilation make this a super comfortable carry, even when packed heavy.
- Measures 24″ when packed full – A bit “too big” for carry on restrictions, however I believe you can get away with it if you just don’t pack the top too full.
- Spacious main compartment – 50 liters compared to the traditional Farpoint 55’s main compartment which was 40 liters.
Both packs are now available on Amazon and REI.
Fairview Trek 50 v Farpoint 55 Comparison
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Differences Between Fairview Trek 50 and Farpoint 55 – Side by Side
Fairview Trek 50
- Two top zipper pockets
- Water bottle pockets
- Mesh back ventilation panel
- Hip belt pockets
- No detachable daypack – integrates with Daylite Travel
- Main compartment 50 liters
Farpoint 55
- No top pocket area
- No water bottle pockets
- No ventilation panel
- No hip belt pockets
- Detachable daypack
- Main compartment 40 liters
Integration with Osprey Daylite Travel Daypack
The Fairview Trek and Farpoint Trek versions no longer come with their own detachable daypack like the traditional Farpoint 55. They were, however, designed to integrate with the new Daylite Travel Daypack.
You can even get both packs in matching colors!
Click here to watch a review of the Osprey Daylite Travel Daypack and see why it’s my new favorite daypack.
6 comments
Michelle
October 4, 2020 at 02:05
Hi Jackie, thanks for your informative review (and great podcasts, too!). I like living a minimalist-ish life, and this versatile backpack sounds perfect for my love of traveling and backpacking. I finally got the chance to try it on in person and noticed the rain cover is pretty hefty. Do you know how much it weighs and if its weight is included in the pack weight listed on the Osprey website? Thanks in advance, and hope you’re enjoying kicking back in big sky country.
Jackie Nourse
October 4, 2020 at 14:30
Hi Michelle! You can always use a traditional rain cover instead of the Airporter if you’re worried about bulk and weight (I totally understand – it is a big one!). I have only used that for transporting via plane OR on dusty back roads to keep dirt out, etc. I don’t know for sure, but it is probably included in the weight since it comes with the pack, but it is easy enough to remove!
Avivi Huynh
September 25, 2021 at 19:23
Hi Jackie, I would like to see where the laptop sleeve on the trek! I hear people talk about it but it hasn’t been shown or pointed out in their reviews. I love the trek but the laptop sleeve is ~almost~ a deal breaker for me.
Jackie Nourse
September 26, 2021 at 17:47
Hi Avivi – The sleeve is not your typical laptop sleeve, as it is not padded – I think it’s designed more for water bladders than for laptops. It does fit my 13″ laptop, which sticks out the end a couple inches, but the pocket does have a clip to secure it. It has a clip hook at the top to hold a water bladder in place. Personally, I keep my laptop in a separate over the shoulder bag – which I never check or put in the overhead bins (or hike with, for that matter). This bag isn’t really made for laptops, but if you wanted to fit your 13″ laptop in there, it would work.
Sam
May 23, 2023 at 23:34
Have you always been able to use the Trek as a carry on?
Jackie Nourse
May 25, 2023 at 17:38
Yes! The women’s 50L pack is within carry-on dimensions for most airlines.