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Osprey Exos 58 Pack
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This redesigned ultralight gear-carrier adds even more comfort and support with a highly ventilated foam suspension system and lighter materials for added weight savings and speed on the trail.
Shop newer version- Ultralight and supportive, this pack offers the best of both worlds; its airy suspension is both light and comfortable for superlight backpacking and thru-hiking
- Ventilated and supportive shoulder harness is made with slotted, mesh-covered foam; it features an adjustable sternum strap, built-in whistle and a pocket for energy gel
- Mesh-covered, slotted-foam hipbelt tightens with an ergonomic, forward-pull cinch closure
- Breathable, tensioned-mesh back panel pushes air to the sides for ventilation
- 6061-T6 aluminum peripheral hoop frame effectively shifts load weight to the lumbar pad and hipbelt
- Removable lid and over-the-top compression straps secure the main compartment; integrated FlapJacketâ„¢ deploys to offer weather protection when you're going lidless
- Hydration-compatible design places the reservoir (sold separately) in a cavity behind the back panel for easy refilling
- Ultralight compression straps on the sides take up extra volume without adding too much weight
- Front and side stretch woven pockets, zippered mesh hipbelt pockets and an under-lid pocket make it easy to organize and access often-used items and snacks
- The Osprey Exos 58 Pack features removable sleeping-pad straps; tool attachment features cord tie-offs that let you strap an ice axe or other tool to the outside of the pack
| Best Use | Backpacking Hiking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Ultralight | Yes |
| Material(s) | Nylon |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Stays | 1 peripheral hoop |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 7 + main compartment |
| Gender | Unisex |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Super lightweight pack, strong fabric.
Hateslinger11 years ago
My initial impression of the Osprey Exos 58 was, wow! This was nothing like the reviews gave it credit for. The outer pack lining feels decently thick/strong, the bottom part of the pack where your sleeping bag goes feels thicker than the rest of the pack(my initial concern). This year's model is a huge improvement over the previous. For starters, the wiring previously digging into your hips is not an issue anymore. They've really beefed up the padding there. The shoulder straps are incredible and add much needed padding. I do wish they would have kept the original style of having two front zipper pockets but I just throw everything in a large ziplock bag in lue of. Below is a list of items in this pack. Everything you see here with a 3L filled with water weighs 29 LBS. For now, I plan on using this as my summer bag. For winter, I'm still using my Osprey Zenith 88 which rocks. My other complaint with the bag which isn't a deal killer is the pack handle to pick it up is very thin in comparison to the weight it will hold when lifting the bag. Other than those items, I'm very happy with it and would highly recommend to anyone trying to shave 2-3 lbs from their base.
Summary of Weight:
Pack: 2.8 LBS
Sleeping System: 8.3 LBS
Tools: 4.3LBS
Cooking: 1.6 LBS
Water: 6.5 LBS
Food: 1.3 LBS
Extra Weight: 2.2 LBS
Non-negotiable Weight: 2.3 LBS
Summary: 29.29 LBS
Consumables (Water & Food): 7.813 LBS
Base Weight: 21.47 LBS
Gear List breakdown by system:
Sleeping System:
WM Megalite: 25 Oz
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2: 33.7 oz
MSR Cyclone Stakes: 5.1 oz
Big Agnes Sleep Pad SL l/w: 23oz
Kammock Roo: 24oz
Big Agnes Custom Foot print: 7oz
Equinox Globe Skimmer Ultralight 8x10 Tarp: 15oz
Tools:
Coldsteel Shovel w/ Sheath 24.35oz
Raja from Coldsteel: 13.3oz
Coghlans Folding Saw: 13.9oz
Hawk Coldsteel no handle: 16.6oz
Cooking:
MSR Kettle: 4.35oz
Water Filter Katadyn: 18.6oz
Flask Snow peak 6.7: 2oz
MSR Quick Solo Pot: 7.5oz
Water:
Camelbak Antidote Resevoir-100 FL: 6.5oz
Camelbak with water: 100 oz
Food:
1.31 LBS
Extra Weight:
2.2 LBS
Non Negotiable Weight:
Rope 3.9 oz per: 7.75 oz
Gloves: 4.8 oz
GPS 62s: 8.85oz
Black Diamond Icon Headlamp: 8.4 oz
Wipes: 2.85oz
4 AA batteries: 3.4oz
Hateslinger
Paradise Valley, AZ
127 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
wonderful except for straps
mature hiker11 years ago
loved this pack,probably the best I have ever carried. Loaded about 32 lbs. and hiked for four days in the white cloud peaks. I loved everything except the straps. On day two I noticed that the front of my shoulders were sore,and had been rubbed raw. I loosened the pack lifters up and this helped only marginally. The padding on the straps needs to be extended another two or three inches. I am 6 ft. tall,but have a torso length of only 20 1/2 inches. Anyone taller or bigger would be out of luck. If you are 5 ft. 6 and slender this is a wonderful pack. I told osprey I would be the first in line when they fixed their strap problem.By the way this was a large size.
mature hiker
sprague,Wa.
51 people found this review helpful
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Zach H
French Lick, IN, United States
I LOVE this pack!!!!!!!
7 years ago
First, the only reason I rated this 4 stars is because I recieved a pack with one of the buckles backwards and one of the pull tabs for the water bottle pocket sewn into a seam, closing it off. No real worries here because of Osprey's Almighty Guarantee, but I think REI could have done a better job at looking over the pack before they sent it out. That being said, let's move on to the nitty gritty: I LOVE THIS PACK!!! You simply cannot go wrong with it! It's light! It's got plenty of gear storage! It's highly breathable! There really aren't many drawbacks. It is true to weight specs, weighing 2lbs 8-10oz with the brain attached, 2lbs 0-4oz without. This is a big jump for me, as I always used to carry external frames (4-5lbs I have taken it on a couple 10 miles hikes already and even with 20lbs of gear for 3 day loadout -- it stays comfortable and hugs my back. You would easily be able to carry 30-40lbs of gear as well (but no more). The hip pockets aren't big enough for today's cell phones, but they will hold things like compass and maps, headlamps, keys, snacks, fire starters, and more. The little shoulder strap pockets people say are useless but I definitely have found use for them, you can store a headlamp (smaller one like Petzl or Black Diamond, maybe a Nitecore), a multi tool, a knife, even a smaller backup battery bank, among other things. There are various loops along the brain and the straps that you could clip things to, I do like that also. I hang my sunglasses on the shoulder strap loops. Women looking at this pack, you could probably store a female urination device in the shoulder strap pockets as well for quick access, although you'd obviously want to clean it off really well. The show on the go trekking pole system is awesome!!! Very easy to use, and it tucks your trekking poles right out of the way and you don't even notice they're at your side. It's wonderful for when you don't want to use them or you're trying to pass over or under a log. The "brain" is removable, which I love! It has generous storage and I usually keep snacks in there, because there is an overhead zipper, it's super easy to reach all the way to the back to grab that runaway Clif Bar. The mesh pocket on the bottom is great and holds a lot as well, I usually put hand warmers there or extra clothing. The main storage compartment is simply a rucksack, no sleeping bag compartment, which I like, if you pack right you don't have to worry about it. It has a compression strap at the top to help closure. The water bladder sleeve is a little tight, but you can still slide a full water bladder in there, and something I like is that you can opt to put one in the "airspeed" back space by opening the zipper. Realistically I could run two water bladders if I were doing a thru hike or something, although it would kill the ventilation. The outside rear mesh pocket is fantastic! Super stretchy and it has a strap and buckle at the top. I usually keep my rain gear in there and then put it back in there to dry out of the stuff sacks if it does rain. The side water bottle pockets are VERY generous, they have enough room and stretch to fit 2 liter pop bottles in each one and could probably fit a couple other small items. My only gripe about these pockets is that with the airspeed suspension, they're kind of difficult to access, they seem too far behind you to really put something in there on the go, even though they can be accessed from their sides. Maybe this will take some practice for me but so far, my arm doesn't really bend that way, lol The compression straps and bottom lashing straps are small but of good quality, they cinch the gear down nicely, the only drawback with these is that they go over the water bottle pockets on the sides, so that kind of causes part of the issue mentioned above. It's hard to put something in those pockets with the straps in the way. But overall the compression system works very well, and the bottom lashing straps do what they are intended to do with no fear of your gear dropping to the ground 1hr into your hike.
Yes , I recommend this product
Hateslinger
Paradise Valley, AZ
Super lightweight pack, strong fabric.
11 years ago
My initial impression of the Osprey Exos 58 was, wow! This was nothing like the reviews gave it credit for. The outer pack lining feels decently thick/strong, the bottom part of the pack where your sleeping bag goes feels thicker than the rest of the pack(my initial concern). This year's model is a huge improvement over the previous. For starters, the wiring previously digging into your hips is not an issue anymore. They've really beefed up the padding there. The shoulder straps are incredible and add much needed padding. I do wish they would have kept the original style of having two front zipper pockets but I just throw everything in a large ziplock bag in lue of. Below is a list of items in this pack. Everything you see here with a 3L filled with water weighs 29 LBS. For now, I plan on using this as my summer bag. For winter, I'm still using my Osprey Zenith 88 which rocks. My other complaint with the bag which isn't a deal killer is the pack handle to pick it up is very thin in comparison to the weight it will hold when lifting the bag. Other than those items, I'm very happy with it and would highly recommend to anyone trying to shave 2-3 lbs from their base. Summary of Weight: Pack: 2.8 LBS Sleeping System: 8.3 LBS Tools: 4.3LBS Cooking: 1.6 LBS Water: 6.5 LBS Food: 1.3 LBS Extra Weight: 2.2 LBS Non-negotiable Weight: 2.3 LBS Summary: 29.29 LBS Consumables (Water & Food): 7.813 LBS Base Weight: 21.47 LBS Gear List breakdown by system: Sleeping System: WM Megalite: 25 Oz Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2: 33.7 oz MSR Cyclone Stakes: 5.1 oz Big Agnes Sleep Pad SL l/w: 23oz Kammock Roo: 24oz Big Agnes Custom Foot print: 7oz Equinox Globe Skimmer Ultralight 8x10 Tarp: 15oz Tools: Coldsteel Shovel w/ Sheath 24.35oz Raja from Coldsteel: 13.3oz Coghlans Folding Saw: 13.9oz Hawk Coldsteel no handle: 16.6oz Cooking: MSR Kettle: 4.35oz Water Filter Katadyn: 18.6oz Flask Snow peak 6.7: 2oz MSR Quick Solo Pot: 7.5oz Water: Camelbak Antidote Resevoir-100 FL: 6.5oz Camelbak with water: 100 oz Food: 1.31 LBS Extra Weight: 2.2 LBS Non Negotiable Weight: Rope 3.9 oz per: 7.75 oz Gloves: 4.8 oz GPS 62s: 8.85oz Black Diamond Icon Headlamp: 8.4 oz Wipes: 2.85oz 4 AA batteries: 3.4oz
Yes , I recommend this product
JTCausa
Reston, Virginia
Most comfortable, light bag.
11 years ago
Just purchased this pack. I have five different backpacks of varying sizes and weights and I can say that this is by far the most comfortable of them all. When I tried this pack on in the store, I wasn't nearly as convinced as I was after my hike this weekend. I had a winter load with me, about 24 pounds including food, water, and fuel, and I barely noticed it was on. I have a flash 62 that wears my hips raw, a Gregory contour 60 that is almost 4.5 pounds, and a Asolo ultralight 50 that has horrible padding; this pack is the only one I will use from now on. The hip belt is very comfortable, and the shoulder pads are great. Materials are rather lightweight, and the compression straps are thin, but this pack is light weight, this is the trade off. I would highly recommend everyone try this bag.
Yes , I recommend this product
mature hiker
sprague,Wa.
wonderful except for straps
11 years ago
loved this pack,probably the best I have ever carried. Loaded about 32 lbs. and hiked for four days in the white cloud peaks. I loved everything except the straps. On day two I noticed that the front of my shoulders were sore,and had been rubbed raw. I loosened the pack lifters up and this helped only marginally. The padding on the straps needs to be extended another two or three inches. I am 6 ft. tall,but have a torso length of only 20 1/2 inches. Anyone taller or bigger would be out of luck. If you are 5 ft. 6 and slender this is a wonderful pack. I told osprey I would be the first in line when they fixed their strap problem.By the way this was a large size.
No, I do not recommend this product
John Barber
Rosedale, MD, United States
Awesome hiking pack!
10 years ago
I bought this pack for an Appalachian Trail thru hike. I've read poor reviews and shook my head about the shoulder straps and hip belt not having enough padding. The first two weeks of my hike my shoulders and hips were sore from getting use to the weight 30 plus pounds and not having my pack adjusted properly. I hike 560 miles and the only problem I had was a mouse ate a hole in a hip pocket because it liked the piece of hard candy I forgot to remove. The pack was everything I needed the exterior pocket on the back was great for storing things like raincoat, toilet paper, camp shoes etc. the side hip pockets were large enough for 4-5 candy bars. The pack is light weight and comfortable. I saw a lot of really super stripped down packs that were lighter but not as functional as the osprey. I loved that I could access my water bottles with ease and so many other things that made this a great pack. Finding an osprey rain cover is hard there always out of stock at my local REI. Hope this review was helpful and happy trails. John
Yes , I recommend this product
b-radofnaperville
Buy and don't look back
8 years ago
I went through literally 15 different packs before settling on this one. The Exos 58 has all the features that I have been missing. Easy access to the water bottles, holders for the trekking poles, webbing that allows for more carrying capacity than any other pack I have tried and the comfort is second to none. My previous packs which were 65 liters couldn't hold as much as this pack because the webbing on the back can hold so much. I have hiked 100 miles now with this pack on over the last week and it is incredibly comfortable. I rarely write reviews on anything but felt it necessary to boast about this pack for those of you like me who are doing the research to find the right pack. Buy this pack and you won't be sorry!
Stargazer
Georgia
AT -Section Hiking
8 years ago
I bought this pack after my other Osprey (Aura)pack basically saved my life after I fell down an area by the Bly Gap water on the AT. After the fall the pack had torn open in the front(hitting rocks as I fell) and a buckle had broker. Long story short I bought the Osprey Exos 58 pack so I could continue my hike. This pack is amazing. It was about two pounds lighter than my previous pack and the ventilation was much better. I found I could still pack all I needed in this pack and it still felt amazing. This pack felt like it was hardly even on my back. Plenty of pockets and it help up well in the rain. I could go on and on but you get the idea...it is a great pack.
Yes , I recommend this product
Maserati
Jackson Hole, WY
not as impressed as others
11 years ago
although looking cool, i did not find this pack to function well for my needs as a long distance hiker. the hipbelt pockets are tiny. could barely squeeze my iphone with otterbox in one. had to break granola bars to fit them in. the side pockets are also small. Once the top lid is removed to save weight you are left with just a rucksack with no place for small items that you may want to access quickly.i am really surprised osprey did not put a zipper with mesh pocket in the flap jacket.As far as comfort it is very comfortable until 25 lbs if you have to go higher you wont be happy. i would call this pack a Cadillac with roll up windows.
No, I do not recommend this product
E Hiker
Orlando, FL
Truly Awesome!
11 years ago
This is an incredible pack for anyone who understands its intended use. I used this pack in and near Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park both on and off trail over 3 days and 2 nights. It is really not designed for loads greater than 25 lbs. Pros: (1) incredibly light; (2) the most comfortable straps and belt I have ever experienced; (3) you can remove the lid to save even more weight; (4) the mesh pockets are a generous size and well designed; (5) the vent system keeps your back nice and cool; and (6) at first the bottom straps (i.e. for a sleeping pad) seem flimsy, but they are well designed and have held up nicely so far. Cons: (1) most people will probably find it uncomfortable if their load is over 25 lbs; and (2) does not have a pocket to access your sleeping bag (probably to save weight). Very well done Osprey!
Yes , I recommend this product
NopalHikeNBike
Sedona, AZ
Thru Hikers Dream
8 years ago
Any would be thru-hiker or backpacker looking for a pack that balances weight and cost but is either too inexperienced or uncomfortable with buying a custom cottaIge industry pack should really give this number from Osprey a go. I used this pack on my first thru-hike (the 800 mile Arizona Trail) and it didn't let me down once. My favorite features are the mesh pocket on the back (perfect for easy access and delicate items) and the side mesh pockets that allow you to slide water bottles in an out horizontally while the pack is on. There is not one thing I would remove from this pack that seems heavy or extraneous, nor does is seem to be missing any features I'd want. As a super skinny thru hiker (size 28 waist) the hip belt could be a little narrower for me but currently seems to cinch down to what might be snug on a size 30 waist. This didn't seem to cause any long term problems over my hike though. I've often gazed upon other thru hikers packs that have better marketing or look somehow more "cool," but absolutely cannot image finding a better pack for my needs.
Yes , I recommend this product
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