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Peak Design Travel 45L vs Osprey Farpoint 55

Posted by (Monza, Italy) on

Hi everyone, I’m trying to choose between these two and could use some real-world input.

I currently use a Peak Design Everyday 20L V1 and I love almost everything about it: side access, build quality, organization, and that “everything is thought out” feeling.

The problem is comfort. When it’s loaded, after a couple of hours I start getting shoulder/sternum pain and a sweaty back. I’m 175 cm, not slim, and I have a noticeable belly, so hip belt fit and actual weight transfer matter to me.

I’m looking for a bag for week-long trips, including winter clothes, road trips, trains, and walking between stations/hotels. I’d like to avoid using a trolley. I usually carry some tech too: Steam Deck, cables, powerbanks, documents, water, maybe a jacket.

The Farpoint 55 makes sense because it should be much more comfortable when loaded, and the 40L + 15L split seems practical.

My doubts: the 15L daypack may be too small for a full day with a jacket, water, and purchases. If it’s not enough, I’d have to carry the full 40L main pack around. I’d also be relying on the daypack for all my tech and documents, since the main bag has no laptop/document sleeve.

Why I keep coming back to the Peak Travel 45L: one bag, compressible from around 30/35L to 45L, with all the Peak features I already like. I wouldn’t have to choose between a small daypack and a big main bag.

My concern: if the Everyday 20L already hurts when loaded, will the Travel 45L just be the same problem on a larger scale?

Has anyone used both? Is the Peak Travel 45L actually comfortable when packed reasonably, or should I stop overthinking and go with the Farpoint?

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I have the Peak Design 30 liter expandable and have used it for up to 3 weeks as a minimalist packer. The expansion zipper makes this possible.
From Italy I am not sure you can see/try both in person to compare. I'm fortunate to have an REI in my town and as a small older woman the bigger styles (40 liter and up) made me look like a tortoise and that was when empty!
I think Peak has optional hip straps ?
Regardless, two + hours at a time seems lengthy for the use you describe? I think my longest backpack walk was about 1/2 an hour from train to city center hotel, of course with some stairs and etc. I don't think I could go a lot longer, without a break ...

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One compromise would be to get the Farpoint 40L, which does not have the integrated daypack, and continue using your Peak Design 20L. On travel days, you could either wear the daypack on the front or "attach" it to the Farpoint like the integrated daypack. Of course, you would need some type of carabiner or something, but the compression "flaps" of the Farpoint would help to hold it in place. Also, the Farpoint 55L does have a laptop sleeve; it's in the daypack. The 40L has it in the main bag.
The Osprey bags have backpacking-style harnesses, so they will inevitably be more comfortable for longer. Also, they are very adjustable, including for torso length. Looking at the Peak Design website, I didn't see a huge difference between the straps on the 20L and on the larger bag.
In the US, the Farpoint is often available for less than 150USD, half the cost of the Peak Design without the hip belt add-on.
Also, the Farpoint 55L does have a laptop sleeve; it's in the daypack. The 40L has it in the main bag.

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