I have the Porter 30. All the features at the front are great, I love how safe this pack is once you close the side straps. However, this a very uncomfortable bag, you really don’t want to carry it for more than an hour, the back doesn’t have a lot of support. It hurt my back twice during my travels.
It would seem the back system on this is only really designed for the 20-30 minutes trip between the transport and the accommodation, and the trip back.. whereas the Farpoint/Fairview series are designed for much longer periods. Depends on your planned use and the weight penalty of the better harness on the Farpoint/Fairview series.
Yea, something I've noticed with Osprey, each pack has features that are great, but missing key features that everyone wants, making it virtually impossible to choose a pack from them since you're always forced to compromise, when it seems like it would be relatively easy for Osprey to just make a pack that covers everything customers actually want
Got an older gen a few years back direct from osprey for like 45 or 50 shipped. Things great.
That is awesome!
Can I just call them?🎉
I have the Porter 30. All the features at the front are great, I love how safe this pack is once you close the side straps. However, this a very uncomfortable bag, you really don’t want to carry it for more than an hour, the back doesn’t have a lot of support. It hurt my back twice during my travels.
How is it as a carry-on item? I assume it fits in the storage bin, but what about under your seat?
I’m having trouble choosing between backpack or wheeled bag.
Def possible but it Sounds like it may not be properly adjusted have you tried going to REI for a free fitment check ?
Very well made and informative video!
Glad you liked it!
It would seem the back system on this is only really designed for the 20-30 minutes trip between the transport and the accommodation, and the trip back.. whereas the Farpoint/Fairview series are designed for much longer periods. Depends on your planned use and the weight penalty of the better harness on the Farpoint/Fairview series.
Good point!
I am stuck in farpoint 55 to porter 46 ? So far farpoint has better buckles and strap rest all is okay where as this porter is completely opposite
Lap top sleeve ?
If only they'd just improve the straps and hip straps to the level of the atmos and others this would be the perfect backpack...
Yea, something I've noticed with Osprey, each pack has features that are great, but missing key features that everyone wants, making it virtually impossible to choose a pack from them since you're always forced to compromise, when it seems like it would be relatively easy for Osprey to just make a pack that covers everything customers actually want