Does the Osprey Farpoint 40 fit Lufthansa's cabin bag?

No. Too deep by 0.1 cm. It's 23.1 cm front to back and Lufthansa allows 23 cm. It's too big for Lufthansa's personal item (15.1 cm too long).

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
Checking
55.1 × 35.1 × 23.1 cm, backpack
Units
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Side the bag fails onPart that sticks outSizer frame

Won't fit

Too deep by 0.1 cm. It's 23.1 cm front to back and Lufthansa allows 23 cm.

BagOsprey Farpoint 40
Cabin bagLufthansa
Length
55.1of 55 cm0.1 cm over
Width
35.1of 40 cm4.9 cm spare
Depth
23.1of 23 cm0.1 cm over
Weight8 kg limit

Empty it weighs 1.54 kg, leaving 6.5 kg for your things.

What you can do

  • Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 8 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
  • Fits 4 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

Lufthansa rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Side by side

Osprey Farpoint 40 against Lufthansa's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm55 cm0.1 cm over
Width35.1 cm40 cm4.9 cm spare
Depth23.1 cm23 cm0.1 cm over
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 10 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm40 cm15.1 cm over
Width35.1 cm30 cm5.1 cm over
Depth23.1 cm10 cm13.1 cm over

Empty it weighs 1.54 kg of the 8 kg limit.

Lufthansa rules worth knowing

  • Cabin bag: Not included on the cheapest Economy Basic short-haul fare from May 2026.
  • Personal item: Some 2026 guides list 40×30×15; we use Lufthansa's long-standing 10 cm depth until confirmed.
  • Business and First may bring two 8 kg cabin bags.

Airlines where the Osprey Farpoint 40 fits

Bags that fit Lufthansa's cabin bag

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Osprey Farpoint 40 is too big for Lufthansa?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Osprey Farpoint 40 does fit Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

What is Lufthansa's cabin bag size limit?

Lufthansa's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, up to 8 kg.

Which other bags fit Lufthansa?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit, so don't overpack.