Osprey Farpoint 40 vs Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L
The Osprey Farpoint 40 is 40L and 1.4kg3.1lb; the Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L is 40L and 1.4kg3.1lb. They weigh the same. The Osprey Farpoint 40 costs $10 less. The Osprey Farpoint 40 fits the carry-on limit of 28 of 36 major airlines and the Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L fits 30; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Osprey Farpoint 40 | Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $200Best | $210 |
| Volume | 40L | 40L |
| Weight | 1.4kg3.1lb | 1.4kg3.1lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 78% | 83%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 51×36×20cm20×14×8in | 52×33×23cm20.5×13×9in |
| Laptop | 16" | 17"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 1 |
| Compression straps | n/a | 0 |
| Opening | Panel access, front panel | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Yes | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | Yes | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D Hex Diamond ripstop nylon exterior, 600D nylon packcloth on high-abrasion areas | Waxed 600D recycled polyester canvas |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Osprey Farpoint 40 | Thule Aion Travel Backpack 40L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.