Hey everyone, I am deciding between 2 different bags. I am 21 (no health problems) and 5'6. I am traveling to Europe for 4 weeks to 8 different cities using plane, train, and bus. I do not expect to walk more than 5 miles at a time with the backpack. The porter holds 46 liters and the farpoint holds 40 liters. As carry on approved bags, they're both about 21 x 14 x 15 and they both weigh about 2 lbs 15 oz. I have included my pros and cons that I have discovered:
Porter:
+ Larger
+ suitcase like opening
+ more durable
- less padded
- less comfortable for long distance
Farpoint:
+ water bottle spots
+ more padding/better weight distribution
+ shoulder strap
+ More attractive - smaller
- more like a backpack than a suitcase
- more lightweight material/more prone to wear
I went in and tried them both on and I do agree that the farpoint is more comfortable. But does that outweigh the larger space and durability provided by the porter? I would love to hear some feedback from owners too. Thanks!
Sydney