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Thanks for the advice, unfortunately I think I will need at least the 55l, and we already have checked baggage included in our initial flights so that is not so much an issue for the time being.

Interested if anyone has had any issues using the bag itself, comfort wise and reliability wise?

Thanks again

Thanks Lizzy, that article was actually the reason I posted here! The authors view is great but the last comment just made me think to see if there were any other differing experiences.

Thanks

In general, the Osprey travel packs are well-regarded. There are reviews by actual useres here.

http://www.rei.com/product/803310/osprey-farpoint-55-travel-pack

There is a less enthusiastic review here:
http://thiskentuckygirl.com/day-57-the-backpack-dilemma-osprey-farpoint-55-youre-bringing-me-down/

Some of her negative comments strike me as unwarranted. Such as the non-inclusion of compression bags and the lack of pockets big enough for wet shoes. Some her other complaints (lack of rain cover, difficult to zip daypack to mainpack when both are full) are more relevant.

It seems to me most of dissatisfaction stems from buying the wrong backpack. From the sound of things, the reviewer needed a photo/travel backpack like the FStop Tilopa. So please bear that in mind when you read her comments.