Osprey Fairview 40 Women's Travel Backpack

I bought this recently for a long-haul trip and love (almost) everything. Sturdy, capacious, perfect cabin-size, comfortable, easy to pack and organise. Internal restraining straps in main compartment. Zippered pocket in 2nd compartment for gadgets. Small easy-access compartment for wallet or passport. Two mesh pockets for water bottle/ sunglasses etc. Shoulder straps quickly pack away under zip flap when needed. Detachable shoulder strap provided to use as a holdall. Strong, comfortable handgrip makes bag easy to lug off shelf. Waist strap is too short for me (I am plus-size), but I can order an extender from manufacturer. I love the colour too, with turquoise clips. Just one thing... going through airport security scanner on outward and return journeys, my bag was taken aside for further examination. Nothing found to be wrong. Made me wonder if there is something in the internal structure that sparks an alert. For me, this was a pricey option, purchased after returning a much cheaper unsatisfactory backpack from another manufacturer, but so worth the money.

Decided at the grand age of 40 to do a 10 day multi city break and use a backpack.This backpack was brilliant.Note I am fat, old and unfit and I found this backpack to be comfy enough. It was pretty crammed as I'm used to suitcases and 4*+ all inclusive where I don't need to think about what I pack.On others advice I bought packing cubes, and whilst not necessary, did help keep items together.The main compartment opens like a suitcase. There are two additional areas for tablets, books, phones etc. Plus 2 side pockets for water bottles.The straps are comfy and once properly adjusted make carrying 10kg bearable.Used as carry on luggage on Jet2.My other half was miffed that the women's has a key clip when the mens doesn't.Only thing that would make it better would to give different colour internal straps for ease of notice.Yes the colour is more olive green than grey but personally I liked it and thought it looked classy.Recommended you buy this bag.

This is now my go-to-bag for everything.I regularly travel via plane and this bag is within the correct dimensions for all the airlines that I have travelled with so far. It can fit so much and I love all the pockets and straps that it has.The passport pocket at the front of the bag is especially useful if you have used the straps to keep everything neat and secure and I have found there is more than enough room in the back pack.The main reason I love this bag is how comfortable it is - with the waist straps and the added padding then I am able to put quite a lot in this bag without it feeling uncomfortable.I would definitely get some packing cubes as it makes it a lot easier when opening it up fully to pack and grab what you need but due to the suitcase style opening when fully unzipped then you can still access everything.Best purchase for anyone who travels or is active or just needs a comfortable bag that can carry anything!

Just arrived at work and packed it full of stuff (i.e. my two bags lap top water etc ) for journey home very comfortable weight distribution good. I have another Osprey bag so know quality is good, also had to run down the platform for my train that was short formed and did this with it carried by handle and it was easy. Just about to take on a three week trip around Europe so will add extra on the review when I am back. I am a 5ft 3 female and fits perfectly :-)Edit a year later, still going strong this a great bag I often use when travelliing to Europe Skiing - I have one big board bag stuffed with suutff this on my back and a small wheeled cabin (I always leave one bag at the destination as return a few times .. I am not big so comfort and weight distribution very important. Really easy to manouvre and quality, if I check it in I zip up the coverfor the back pack straps etc

The quality is good. But not able to carry the max capacity on my back. I don't know if there is a design flaw or I'm not as strong. My friend could not carry it either. I got so stressed with the weight I had to get a carry on suitcase in addition otherwise I really would not have managed. I use it at half capacity now can't manage much more.

I knew what I was buying as I’d travelled with a friend who also had the Fairview 40, and had been very impressed.An amazing little bag with so much storage.Comfortable to carry on back with hip belt and chest fastening. Very tough and it’s hand washable.I think I might benefit from some packing cubes as my bag became a little misshapen, particularly on the return journey. Notcheap but anticipate a long usage

I love everything about this backpack, and the company are great too, friendly, professional and great customer service. My daughter did the research and she bought one, it was so good I bought one and my other daughter too. It takes a few hours to start to wear-in when you first put it on, and then it just gets more and more comfy. The pockets and space are brilliant for hiking, for travelling or for businesses, everything is easy to find, securely hidden away and it looks good - understated, with a quite confidence that it is probably one of, if not the best backpack (for a woman) on the market! Love it, think I already said that, but I really do love it!