Osprey
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack
$185Cheaper
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Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack is cheaper at $185. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tortuga
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
$350
Released 2025
Which is better: the Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack or Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
The Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack is the cheaper at $185. The Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 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 | Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $185 | $350 |
| Brand | Osprey | Tortuga |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Capacity liters | 40 | 40 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.49 | 4.5 |
| Laptop size (in) | 16 | 16 |
| Carry on compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Material | 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR coating, YKK zippers | ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles |
| Warranty years | 99 | 99 |
| Dimensions (in) | 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in | 22 x 14 x 8 in |
| Release | — | 2025 |
Sources — Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack: osprey.com (verified 2026-06-15). Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L: tortugabackpacks.com (verified 2026-09-21).
What's the difference between the Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack and Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (lb): Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 3.49 vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 4.5
- Material: Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 450D recycled twist dobby polyester, PFAS-free DWR coating, YKK zippers vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L ECOPAK EPX200 waterproof sailcloth (100% recycled polyester), YKK AquaGuard zippers, Woojin buckles
- Dimensions (in): Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack 21.7 x 13.8 x 9.1 in vs Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L 22 x 14 x 8 in
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Osprey Farpoint 40 Travel Pack
No sourced tester review yet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
Only one whitelisted tester (Wirecutter) hands-on reviewed this exact model, naming it best backpack for dedicated single-bag travelers. They praise its suitcase-like packing, durable water-resistant sailcloth, and best-in-test adjustability and weight distribution, but flag the non-stowable shoulder straps and its 4.5-pound (4 lb 8 oz) empty weight. No other whitelisted source hands-on tested this exact model. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Suitcase-like, cavernous interior that is easy to pack and well organized; Most adjustable/customizable fit of all packs tested (torso, shoulder straps, waist belt); Durable, water-resistant sailcloth and best-in-test weight distribution under heavy load.
Flagged: Shoulder straps do not stow or remove, unlike competing picks; Heavy at 4.5 pounds empty, roughly 1.5 lb more than most other picks.