Why We Like The Osprey Packs Fairview 55L Backpack
If you need to pack a weekend full of essentials into minimal luggage, the Fairview 55L Backpack is for you. A large main compartment holds your bigger items and features a sleeve for your laptop or tablet, all of which is kept safe with lockable sliders on the main compartment zipper. Several mesh pockets around the backpack hold your smaller items, while a detachable daypack allows for additional storage when you need a few extra items.
Details
- Technical daypack designed for travel and everyday adventures
- Durable fabrics in high-use areas create a long-lasting bag
- Lockable main compartment keeps items locked up safely
- Mesh-covered Atilon foam offers a breathable contact surface
- Adjustable sternum strap includes a rescue whistle
- Internal compression straps keep items secure
- Features a stowaway hipbelt, harness, and backpanel
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- Material
- [main] 210D nylon mini hex diamond ripstop, PFC/PFAS-free DWR treatment, [accent] 600D packcloth, PFC/PFAS-free DWR treatment, [bottom] 600D packcloth, PFC/PFAS-free DWR treatment
- Volume
- 55L (3356 cu in.)
- Support/Suspension
- LightWire frame suspension
- Shoulder Straps
- padded
- Waist Belt
- hipbelt
- Access
- top, front
- Pockets
- dual front mesh, heat-embossed scratch-free zippered slash, laptop sleeve, internal front flap zippered mesh
- Compression
- dual front compression straps
- Weight Capacity
- 20-50lbs
- Dimensions
- 25h x 13w x 12d in
- Claimed Weight
- 3.85lb
- Activity
- travel
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Overall Rating
4 based on 30 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The backpack is a versatile option for travel and hiking, with both positive and negative reviews. Customers praise its comfort, spaciousness, and organizational features, finding it suitable for extended trips. However, some users report issues with the new design, including discomfort from the wider shoulder straps and lack of internal organization in the main compartment. While a good choice for many, the design changes may not work for all users.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJuly 4, 2025
Doesn't fit petite frame
Love the bag, looks perfect, but it's impossible to get it to fit comfortably on a 5ft 2ish female frame. It either digs too much into the back of my neck or the plastic bits on the straps knock against my inner arm. Support were super helpful so I'm going to return and hopefully swap for another model
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
July 4, 2025
DO NOT BUY. Get the 40L instead
It is not at all obvious from the website or any of the online reviews of this pack, but the large pack that is part of the 55L version is NOT the same as the 40L pack sold separately. The 40L pack has a top pocket and a laptop pocket and two other outside pockets. The large pack that is part of the 55L version has none of those things and it is a GIANT pain to not have them. I don’t like the daypack at all. It’s strangely narrow and the outside pockets are too small and the zip enclosure doesn’t open far enough. And for some reason it makes my shoulders incredibly, unreasonably sore when I wear it for more than a couple of hours, even when I don’t have much in it. That has never happened to me with any other backpack. Do yourself a favor; buy the 40L pack along with some other daypack from somewhere else. Any daypack with loops on the front big enough to run straps through will attach to the 40L pack. I wish Osprey would have made the differences between the two versions clear. That said, other things about the large pack are nice. It seems to be well-constructed. The backpack support system is comfortable—enough so that I took it on a six day mountain backpacking trip without discomfort. The main drawback is that it has essentially nothing in the way of internal organizational structure; it’s just one giant compartment. That the 55L lacks the external pockets of the 40L compounds this issue.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
June 12, 2025
The Perfect Travel Pack
This travel pack has changed the way I travel, and all for the better. I traveled Europe for six weeks with no more than 3 nights in one place, and while I usually dread packing and repacking, these bags made it easy and fast, even as I collected souvenirs along the way. The main bag is simple, flexible, and larger than you might think. The smaller bag is a perfect daypack and attaches easily (on the back or front), making this the best hands-free travel I've ever experienced. It's comfortable to wear no matter how full it is, and the teal color is beautiful! The size allows it to be a carry-on on flights, so it saves me money as well as time. I can't recommend it enough!
Originally reviewed on Osprey
June 8, 2025
Both packs are as described.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Both packs are as described. Fits great & seems ideal for traveling (main purpose besides hiking). . . can't wait to try it out on the trails!
Originally reviewed on Osprey
April 4, 2025
Fairview 55
Considering the cost of the bag and expertise of Osprey I'm surprised, and disappointed at the lack of external pockets for both rucksacks. Absolutely none on the big bag so nowhere to put keys, water bottle or any small items you might need to access quickly. Only 1 small pocket on the small rucksack. Lacking internal pockets too really compared to what I am used to, and need for travel.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
March 13, 2025
Grey gap year
Bought to replace a different cheap rucksack for part 1 of our “Grey gap year”. POSITIVES: Not used in anger yet but loaded is comfortable, spacious and well designed. Compression straps assist in squeezing 6 months of clothing and kit in it! NEGATIVES: Unsure on the strap/clip design to hold the smaller rucksack to the front, don’t know if it’ll last for the whole year- we’ll see!
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
January 22, 2025
Great and comfy backpack
A decent backpack, big bonus that it comes with 2 bags! The bag is comfortable and is a tardis. Would have preferred if they offered it in a bigger size along with daypack but it's been treating me well on my travels around South America.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
January 12, 2025
Everything you need to travel
I’m so pleased with this rucksack! It has everything I was looking for, as follows: It’s very light; There are two rucksacks that clip together and the outside one has a hidden zip; The large rucksack opens right up so you can see everything in it; The straps can be concealed to make it look more like a case and there is a side handle; Good quality and comfy for hiking. I’m writing this as I find the Osprey website doesn’t clearly state the features of the rucksacks and sometimes a feature is called different things depending on which rucksacks sack you’re looking at.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
November 19, 2024
Amazing bag for backpacking
I went backpacking for 4 months around East Asia, Aus, NZ and this bag was incredible. We caught a lot of flights and so this bag was perfect for not having to check it in (although be careful about the weight restriction, you may be able to chance it or consider paying for an additional carry on if with air asia). This saved us time and the fear of cheaper airlines losing your bags! It was really comfortable to carry, my advise for carrying both would be to clip the small one into your front. This was a dealbreaker and saved my back! The zip in straps are amazing for flights or if you do have to check it in (some flights especially propeller planes give you free checked bag but you must check it in). I also bought a carribena clip which was useful for clipping something additional to the front (I did this for my pac-a-mac and travel pillow thing). If you’re doing something similar I would 100% recommend packing cubes they saved me for having some kind of organisation, and for being able to fit more stuff in. I am a serious overpacker usually so I think this size is perfect for making you condense what you bring (you won’t use extra stuff). I could get 10 days worth of clothes in my big bag and used my small bag for wash stuff etc. Hopefully this covers any questions I had when thinking about buying it. I know it’s expensive but 100% worth the money. My boyfriend didn’t want to pay as much and his bag was so uncomfortable he got shoulder pain. If you are going somewhere wet I recommend also buying their waterproof bag covers because unfortunately it does soak through pretty quickly.
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
October 2, 2024
Love this rucksack
the adjustability and comfort of this are superb (I am 5ft 1) and I easily carried 15kg around northern spain in it. The loaded daypack strapped on the back makes it a little too bulky for me, but it was easy to carry when needed
Originally reviewed on osprey-emea
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