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Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack vs Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L

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

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

The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L is the cheaper at $179. The Patagonia 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 Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack Patagonia 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 — Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack: osprey.com (verified 2026-06-15). Patagonia Black Hole Pack 32L: packhacker.com (verified 2026-06-15).

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

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

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

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