Osprey Men's Exos 38 Lightweight Hiking Pack

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Did you know that your backpack should weigh maximally 10% of your own weight (without water and food)?

Osprey | Exos 38 | Basalt Black Osprey | Exos 38 | Basalt Black

So perhaps the durability is not the strongest feature of this pack, but I still do not think this is an issue with this pack. Vs the old Exos it may have been a contender but with the updated Exos’ backpanel and harness system its not even close. I have personally owned several Osprey backpacks and I have always been extremely pleased by their performance. And while I’ve heard reports of people using it on the Appalachian Trail for casual hikers and weekend warriors I’d suggest something slightly bigger for those longer than 1-2 night trips. Shoulders a bit sore after a few hours, but it can't be considered a real issue given the conditions and weight.Everything from the plastic buckles to the foam padding and metal frame has a quality and well-made feel. Plus, our refined AirSpeed suspension keeps you cool with maximum airflow between you and your pack, so each mile stays as comfortable as the last. Now is the time to scroll down and read this detailed comparison of the Exos 38 and 48 men’s hiking backpacks! Highly experienced backpackers will appreciate industry-leading comfort and ventilation—without the weight it often adds—making it the perfect pack for committing through-hikes and ultralights. Not that a 40 pound load isn’t fairly big, but if you’re the kind of person that wants to pack everything including the kitchen sink, then I recommend checking out some of Osprey’s heavier duty models.

Osprey Exos 48 Review | Tested by GearLab Osprey Exos 48 Review | Tested by GearLab

Tall people don’t necessarily have long torsos, just as shorter people don’t always have a short torso length. ounces for my size small/medium, the Osprey Exos 58 is at the high end of the ultralight backpacking pack spectrum, but is still reasonable for everything from fast-and-light adventures to short overnight trips.The removable lid weighs around 285g and you can shave another 20-50g extra grams off by removing the excess straps. I found the original unisex version of this pack to be perfect with no homemade modifications necessary for better fit. Ultralight backpackers who love the feature set of this pack can save 3 ounces with the 38-liter version. Or simply when you want to carry along just a few items with you, and not your entire 20+lb backpack. The competition has grown significantly in recent years, but the latest Exos (updated in mid 2022) offers a very strong mix of carrying comfort, ventilation, and organization.

Osprey Exos 38 And 48 Backpack Review (New And Improved Osprey Exos 38 And 48 Backpack Review (New And Improved

We weighed the 48Litre pack in at 1296grams but you can reduce this by 120grams by leaving the lid at home, Osprey expect some people to do this so they've built in a waterproof flap to cover the pack opening when this lid is left off. Minimalists and thru-hikers may find it over-featured, with extra compression straps and features like a trekking pole attachment loop on the shoulder strap. Perhaps one of Trekitt's favourite features of this bag is the Stow-on-the-go system; this ingenious pole attachment system allows walking poles to be stowed away without the need to remove the pack. To top it off, sewn-in webbing loops along the back provide a spot to attach bungee cords if you desire, and are large enough to easily clip a carabiner to.There are plenty of pockets and storage options for all your essential bits and bobs including mesh gel pockets on the shoulder straps and dual zipped hip belt pockets. You can always bring it to one of Osprey’s many distributors to attain the perfect fit, if need be, through heat molding.