Checked bags are a tax on the impatient.
Why Not Just Buy the Cheap One?
Cheap travel backpacks (like AmazonBasics) have uncomfortable straps, flimsy zippers, and no warranty. Osprey's Farpoint has a suspension system, padded hip belt, and lifetime guarantee.
The Buy-Once Math
A $60 backpack that lasts one trip vs $180 that carries your life for a lifetime. Plus Osprey repairs it for free if anything breaks. Buy once, roam forever.