Osprey Exos 58 vs 46

[rocketsocks]

So the new pack came today...Exos 58, it has all the features I wanted, and is light and comfortable. It is a large and is not as big as you might think,at 3700 cu. it is the perfect bag for a thru-hike or some winter hiking with room enough for a food bag that won't leave you hungry through the 100 wilderness or a cold snow bound stay

[Kaptain Kangaroo]

So the new pack came today...Exos 58, it has all the features I wanted, and is light and comfortable. It is a large and is not as big as you might think,at 3700 cu. it is the perfect bag for a thru-hike or some winter hiking with room enough for a food bag that won't leave you hungry through the 100 wilderness or a cold snow bound stay

Ahhh, the joy...........opening that package & seeing the shiny new piece of gear........... and then taking a knife to it & cutting off half the straps !!!

Have fun !!!

[rocketsocks]

Ahhh, the joy...........opening that package & seeing the shiny new piece of gear........... and then taking a knife to it & cutting off half the straps !!!

Have fun !!!

It's so light...I might even leave em UN-cut

[The Gambler]

i am 6'... 175 lbs...i carried a medium exos 58 and loved it on my sobo thru...and yes i did cut all ..well most of the straps off..thought i would wear a large but after being measured & fitted at my outfitter (with 30 lbs) i was found to be right on the edge between the lg & med...upon his recommendation i took the medium...fit perfect....best pack i have ever used....the golite breeze...lowe alpine countor IV...gregory reality X will all be collecting dust

[InTheWind]

Got a 46 and finally got every last bit of gear. I tried to put together 5 days of food, 2L water, etc., and shes packed to the brim at 29lbs. I think it will work, but I'm a bit concerned I'll get out there and realize I need a bit more space.

[Del Q]

I bought the Exos 58 for a few reasons:

Have pretty significant back and right hip pain, have been using an ULA pack which is great, but I think that I will benefit from more frame support. Next section hike will tell the tale.

There are a LOT of thru hikers using Osprey packs, after getting this one and a hands on inspection, this is a REALLY WELL THOUGHT OUT piece of gear.
Rediculous features.

Am totally sold on having pockets on hip belt, that eliminates a lot of packs.

Lastly, had some extra Holiday money and bought myself a gift, the best kind of gift, new hiking gear

[Athensm50]

I bought an Exos 46.....took it out on one trip and had to have my buddy get my water out of my side pocket.....had a bladder in it...and once all of it was gone....I was switching to bottles....if my buddy would have not been there to get it out...I would have had to take off the pack to get water!.....that stunk!!!.....took it back to REI for a Gregory Baltoro...LOVE IT

[rocketsocks]

I bought an Exos 46.....took it out on one trip and had to have my buddy get my water out of my side pocket.....had a bladder in it...and once all of it was gone....I was switching to bottles....if my buddy would have not been there to get it out...I would have had to take off the pack to get water!.....that stunk!!!.....took it back to REI for a Gregory Baltoro...LOVE IT

Kinda surprised on that one, the Exos has a slot in the front of the pockets to allow for easy removal of a water bottle, the bottle can be slipped in the pocket vertically http://www.ospreypacks.com/en/group/...ht/exos_series or as I said, they designed it to be able to be slid out the front opening with a scalloped vertical slit, there by allowing for greater ergonomics.

[Zmaidment]

Got exos 46 M. Love it. As has been stated already, 30 lbs is about max for weight. I find there to be plenty of room. Rarely even used back zippered pocket.

[rocketsocks]

So the new pack came today...Exos 58, it has all the features I wanted, and is light and comfortable. It is a large and is not as big as you might think,at 3700 cu. it is the perfect bag for a thru-hike or some winter hiking with room enough for a food bag that won't leave you hungry through the 100 wilderness or a cold snow bound stay

Boy did I do a flippity flip. So I returned the new Osprey Exos 58 today that I bought through the mail from EMS, customer servise was great, they even sent me a e-mail with my original packing slip info as I had misplaced mine. I purchased a large and really needed a medium, so I'm at my local store today (EMS) and saw the Osprey Atmos 65...little heavier but with the same design features that I like in the other pack. So now I'm a new owner of a Atmos 65L at 3lb 9oz, and 3967ci, about a pound heavier than the exos, and 200+ci lager for the meium, a little more ruggedly built, and it is an adjustable suspension so I can dail that puppy right in for maximum comfort, and big concern of mine...comfort. Suppose I'll deal with the added 1 pound difference.

[Fullstep]

I went from a Atmos 65 to the exos 48.. The 65 was just to BIG with a 12# base wt.and 26#totale wt.(4 days food with water)

And the 48 just fits better....

[jrabbott]

I went from a Atmos 65 to the exos 48.. The 65 was just to BIG with a 12# base wt.and 26#totale wt.(4 days food with water)

And the 48 just fits better....

Where do they make an Exos 48?? The ones I have seen are the 58 and 46.....................

[jrabbott]

Well all I went and "bit the bullet" and bought the Osprey Exos 58 from REI with a $20 coupon and my rebate!!! So I will not be into it too deep out of pocket! I went to the local REI in Greenville SC and made sure I was a size Med. Looking forward to it arriving next week.

Anybody else have any comments on the 58.....it feels great! (In the store ha ha!!)

[Old Man Joe]

Used the 58 on my 2010 hike and am still using it. Pros: relatively lightweight; side mesh pockets with top and side access are great for carrying water bottles (I use 3/4 liter Gatorade bottles that slip in and out easily but won't inadvertently fall out) - can access bottles without taking off pack or dislocating a shoulder trying to reach; hip belt mesh pockets are great for carrying smaller items (i.e., GORP, camera, etc.); pack will nicely hold everything if you keep your gear, plus food, weight under 35 pounds - even better at 30 lbs and under; inner and outer zip pockets on top are great for holding smaller items that require easy access, 2 large zippered outside pockets are great - I use them for storing the two parts of my tent and a groundsheet; no zipper problems; no strap problems (i.e., no fraying or separation at connection points); no hip belt clasp problems, even though it would seem to be a "weak" point.

Cons: shoulder straps and hip belt aren't as well padded as heavier packs - but, that's only a problem when you carry too much weight. As I lost weight (I was thin to begin with) I had to improvise and use small shoulder pads in addition to the pack's shoulder padding; suspension straps aren't easily accessible while wearing pack.

Other than normal wear and tear, plus some hungry mice gnawing on the hip belt mesh pockets, the pack is still as fuctional as when I purchased it.

Fo

[Old Man Joe]

Last line of my post should read, "For what it's worth".

[Almost There]

I have the 58, and have been using it since 2010. I'm a bigger guy about 6ft, 250 lbs, with a 50inch chest. (former football player/international wrestler). At my size the waist belt can be uncomfortable, but if loaded with the right weight, the pack is awesome. Keep thinking about switching to the VC Crown, but I like having a lid, and with a lid the VC Crown ends up weighing more. I love the screaming eagle, and also have an Aether 70 from 2007. I don't think you can go wrong with Osprey, if you only expect to use the pack as it is intended.

[Rock Lobster]

I just ordered the 46 today after trying out the 58 in the store. I liked the fit with a large (which makes my 46 a 49) and I tried throwing some gear from the store in the Kestrel 48 to make sure it would have enough room for my gear. (They didn't have the 46 in stock). After wearing the 58 around the store with 25 pounds of sandbags for half an hour, I hardly noticed it. I think I'm going to be really happy (and cutting 1.5 pounds from my total weight is pretty great too!)

[jrabbott]

Just got my Exos 58 today!! I am jacked!! It feels great and is so light. I am filling it up to see how it feels with 25lbs. I cant see any down sides right now in the design. We will see when I get out on the trail. Doing the Foothills trail in 2 weeks (78 mi).

The warranty tag looks like Osprey means business when backing up their product!!

[poopsy]

I'm glad this discussion is taking place. For me the problem isn't weight. The issue is bulk. It seems I can fit it into a 46 if I use compression sacks but throw and go looks like a better idea. I don't want to carry compression sacks and fiddle with them every morning. I've got a 3lb down bag for colder weather but a synthetc bag for spring and fall when its wet. Both are bulky not heavy. Any one else worry about this?

[Nooga]

I'm glad this discussion is taking place. For me the problem isn't weight. The issue is bulk. It seems I can fit it into a 46 if I use compression sacks but throw and go looks like a better idea. I don't want to carry compression sacks and fiddle with them every morning. I've got a 3lb down bag for colder weather but a synthetc bag for spring and fall when its wet. Both are bulky not heavy. Any one else worry about this?

I agree with you. I don't like compression sacks. They add weight and also I don't think they are good for down bags. I prefer a larger stuff sack for my down bags vs smaller ones. Additionally, like you I have light gear that is bulky. I have a cuben fibre tent that only weight 21oz, but does not pack very small. I went with the 58 for these reasons.