Is the Osprey Farpoint 40 worth the price over cheaper Amazon options?

Specialist communities and expert reviewers generally say yes if you'll carry the bag for long stretches: the Farpoint's suspension and hip belt are repeatedly called out as far more comfortable than budget packs under heavier loads. If your trips are short walks from Uber to hotel, cheaper bags like the tomtoc or MATEIN cover most of the use case for a fraction of the cost.