The Fairview® Wheeled Travel Pack is the best urban travel backpack I’ve used. This suitcase backpack combo sports both a 36L/21.5″ or 65L/27.5″ option for as little as $20 more. The beauty of this travel pack is the option to wheel the pack alongside you or quickly deploy the stowaway harness and hip belt to comfortably carry as a backpack when needed.
I discovered the Fairview® Wheeled Travel Pack on my quest for the best luggage to take to Thailand. My itinerary included visiting several islands in Southern Thailand which meant there would be times that we would be hopping on and off bouts with our luggage and might even need to hop off a boat and wade through the waist deep water to the shore.
So, when I discovered the concept of an Urban Backpack with this needed hybrid versatility, I was led to Osprey Packs and the gorgeous purple eggplant color of the Fairview® Wheeled 36L Travel Pack. It’s true, the color was a strong selling point for me. I don’t think they make it in purple anymore though, which increases my silly satisfaction, lol.
Not only is this pack made from a durable and lightweight fabric, but the Bluesign® approved 210D recycled high tenacity PFAS-free nylon fabric sheds moisture which is ideal in hot humid tropical regions. So…. this pack is made from recycled materials, and the materials do not contain PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances). We want to avoid these products as much as possible because they never break down due to their strong chemical bonds, and thus accumulate in the environment and animals, including humans.
What I Like About the Pack
- Sustainability
- Osprey packs come with a lifetime warranty.
- Durable fabric with PFAS-free durable water repellent that sheds moisture.
- Backpack designed for a woman’s figure.
- Ability to transform luggage to backpack.
- Strong reinforced zippers
- Padded chest and waist straps.
- Sternum strap with whistle.
- Mines purple 😉
Top Complaints
- Not a carry on. Okay, “carry on” is in the title of the name which could be misleading. Osprey does include a disclaimer on their website directing buyers to check with their airline carriers for carry on size allowance, as these vary by airline. This is always recommended and is easy to do by visiting your airline’s website and searching for carry on size requirements.
- Interior V shape. The interior design of the pack is raised in the center to allow for the retractable handle to be stored. Some consumers are unhappy with this feature and feel they can’t pack as much as they should be able to. While the packing space is not flush, it is still the volume advertised and a good number of items can be packed. We find it helpful to roll our clothing instead of folding it.
- What is “a good number of items”? I can pack 5 outfits, including undies, bathing suite, shoes, bag of toiletries and a small tote of other items without straining the zippers. My two daughters and I all have the Fairview® Wheeled 36L/21.5″ Travel Pack and have never had a problem with too little space… until the end of our trip. To be honest, we always bring more than we need to Thailand and end up buying extra carry-on luggage to pack our new treasures in. It works out well.
Technical Specifications
- Gear Capacity: 36 liters/2,197 cubic inches
- Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 9 inches
- Weight: 5 lbs. 4.7 oz.
- Gender: Women and Men’s
- Material(s): 210-denier recycled high-tenacity nylon
- Frame Material: 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame
- Wheeled: Yes- Durable chassis with oversized 90MM wheels.
- Number of Exterior Pockets: 4 + main compartment
- Laptop Compartment: Yes
- Fits Laptop Size (in.): 15 inches
- Carry-On: Check with airline carrier
- Torso Length (in.): 15-18 inches
- Waist/Hips: 25-50 inches
- Sternum strap with whistle
- Stowable back panel with padded shoulder straps and hip belt
Price and Lifetime Guarantee
Price: While this pack is not the cheapest on the market, it is the most affordable. I think Osprey has some of the best price backpacks due to their lifetime guarantee, this could be the last pack you buy. The Fairview® Wheeled Travel Pack sells for $300 for the 36L pack and $320 for the 64L pack.
Guarantee: Osprey promises to repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge despite how long ago it was purchased. If they are unable to perform a functional repair, they will replace it. A warranty doesn’t get much better than that!
The Choice is Yours
Whether you want a hybrid urban type backpack or a backpack for the back country, Osprey has a sustainable, durable pack with a lifetime warranty.
Let me know about your experience with Osprey, or any travel luggage experiences in the comments below. I also invite you to reach out if you have any questions or just want to share ideas or your travel stories. Feel free to email me at cyanne@bestdestinationsthailand.com or leave a comment below. Together, we can share our experiences or just learn from others. The world opens up to those with knowledge.
All the best,
Cyanne