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Farpoint 40 Travel Pack vs Black Hole Pack 32L

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Black Hole Pack 32L is cheaper at $179. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Farpoint 40 Travel Pack or Black Hole Pack 32L?

The Black Hole Pack 32L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Black Hole Pack 32L is the cheaper at $179. The Black Hole Pack 32L both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Farpoint 40 Travel Pack Black Hole Pack 32L
US price $185 $179
BrandOspreyPatagonia
Released
Capacity liters 40 32
Weight (lb) 3.49 1.79
Laptop size (in) 16 15
Carry on compliant Yes Yes
Material 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR coating, YKK zippers 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining
Warranty years 99 99
Dimensions (in) 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in
Release

Sources — Farpoint 40 Travel Pack: osprey.com (verified 2026-06-15). Black Hole Pack 32L: patagonia.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Farpoint 40 Travel Pack and Black Hole Pack 32L?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Capacity liters: Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 40 vs Black Hole Pack 32L 32
  • Weight (lb): Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 3.49 vs Black Hole Pack 32L 1.79
  • Laptop size (in): Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 16 vs Black Hole Pack 32L 15
  • Material: Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR coating, YKK zippers vs Black Hole Pack 32L 300D 100% postconsumer recycled polyester ripstop, recycled TPU-film laminate; 200D recycled polyester PU-coated lining
  • Dimensions (in): Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in vs Black Hole Pack 32L 22 x 10.5 x 6.75 in

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