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Add to SafariWhen comparing Osprey Farpoint 40 vs Kelty Women's Redwing 40, the Slant community recommends Osprey Farpoint 40 for most people. In the question“What are the best carry on backpacks for travel that hold at least 30L?” Osprey Farpoint 40 is ranked 3rd while Kelty Women's Redwing 40 is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Osprey Farpoint 40 is:
Osprey is known for creating long-lasting, strong and well designed packs.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Extremely durable
Osprey is known for creating long-lasting, strong and well designed packs.
Pro Available in two torso lengths
The pack is available in two torso lengths. Small/Medium, which is more suitable for shorter women, and Medium/Large.
Pro Fits up to a 17" laptop
The separate laptop compartment fits up to a 17" laptop.
Pro Beautiful design
Travel backpacks aren't exactly known for their beauty. However, appearance was a consideration when the Redwing was designed, and it shows.
Pro Lots of external storage
The Redwing 40 has loops at the front for hanging things off of, and mesh pockets for holding anything that may need to dry out.
It has large pockets on both sides for water bottles, and a compartment at the front with lots of internal pockets for organizing.
Pro Front or top loading
You can either use this pack as a top-load, or a front load.
Pro Hydration compatible
Pro Very comfortable
Cons
Con Laptop compartment located at the front
Because the laptop compartment is located at the front of the pack rather than against your back, it can make the bag feel heavier.
The laptop compartment can also curve if you pack is full, which can cause the laptop screen to crack.
Con Limited number of pockets
There isn't much in the way of pockets for organization. There are small mesh pockets inside the main compartment, and one external pocket for papers and such.
Con No laptop compartment
There is no compartment specifically designed for a laptop, so the only option is putting it in the main compartment.
Con Carry strap isn't padded
There is only one carry strap, located at the top of the pack. It's a fairly thin strip of material and quickly becomes uncomfortable to hold, especially when the pack is heavy.
Con Better suited for use with packing cubes/bags
There are no internal straps in the main apartment to keep clothes from moving around. And due to the fact the top of the pack zips away, you are left with the main compartment having 3 walls instead of 4 when unzipped.
Combined, it's hard to keep your clothes and other belongings where you want them if not using bags or packing cubes.
