Finally ordered my pack: Osprey Exos 46

[chazaq]

49 Liters. I was considering the Exos 58, but that is 10 more liters I would have to fill. Less is more. I left the stuff I could dirtbag for the rest of Jan and Feb.

Base Weight
Pack- 39oz
Mountain Hard Wear 600fill 20 degree bag- 41oz
Tent EMS Velocity 1- 46oz
Military Sleeping Pad- 16oz

8.8 pounds

Water:
(2) one liter smartwater bottles(so nice and thin)
Potable Aqua (only in times of emergency; I am not affected by GRD ;)


Still have to figure out clothing, shoes and my cooking system. I brought a coleman's stove over my section hike during the summer. I did 350 miles. Luckily someone left behind a whisper lite in Delaware Water Gap.

Off to goodwill!

[-Ghost-]

Love my Atmos 50! Osprey makes solid stuff. No complaints at all.

[MedicineMan]

You chose well with the Osprey.
I've got a little over 150 miles on a 46 and its a solid pack.
The ventilation mesh works and I just learned last week you can put
a hydration bladder between the mesh and the pack :(
I've carried the 58 on two winter hikes and for me it carries exactly the same.

[WhoDey]

Regarding the Exos, if you are planning on routinely carrying over 25lbs, I would suggest maybe choosing a different pack. Most people find that 25lbs is the desired weight to achieve all day comfort. Just something to keep in mind

[MedicineMan]

What WhoDey said....and that applies to the 46 OR 58 (and 34, I've carried them all).