Osprey Fairview 40 Women's Outdoor and Travel Backpack

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Once you’ve zipped away the straps, you can use the attached handle to carry the bag. This works very well for when the bag is in transit. The handles are comfortable to hold because of the padding and also feel very strong and durable. Osprey is based in Cortez, Colorado. The company is surrounded by some of the most inspiring landscapes on earth! How could they not be inspired? While the 40-liter capacity of the Fairview is mostly the main compartment, there are a few other places for gear.

They also offer something they like to call the Almighty Guarantee. It’s a lifetime guarantee for all of their products, including the Osprey Fairview 40 line. The sternum strap keeps the shoulder straps in place and the load lifters help keep the top of the bag nicely in line with your body. I travel with a Farpoint 40. Going to keep it until I kill it, which will probably be a lot longer.” – JaimeeThese are good to push your clothes down a little further if the external straps aren’t doing it for you. The compression straps also add an extra layer of protection to the Osprey Fairview 40. They help hide the zippers, keeping your belongings safe from shady characters. However, if you try to cover a significant distance in a hot climate, it does tend to get you pretty sweaty.

The harness held up to long days of walking and the balance and suspension were excellent, even on steep, uneven or cobbled streets. (I’m looking at you, Bruges.) We were caught in a bad downpour in Brussels and never had any water leakage. Osprey has a great reputation, and a big reason for that is their Almighty Guarantee. This is their term for a lifetime warranty. This bag’s compliant with global carry-on luggage standards. The bag is less than 22 inches, making it a safe choice for your carry-on.

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Carry-on compatible: Standards vary, but after talking to friends I decided I wanted something under 22 inches and preferably closer to 20.