Osprey Packs: Exposure 36 Backpack
Description of Osprey Packs: Exposure 36 Backpack
Comfortable, sleek yet packed full of practical features, the Osprey Exposure 36 backpack provides years of durable service for the serious backcountry enthusiast. The framesheet and ErgoPull hipbelt system work in tandem to carry loads up to 40 pounds, while clever attachment points securely hold awkward skis, shovels, or that favorite pair of ice tools. Ospreys obsession with attention to detail is evident here, assuring the dedicated climber that Osprey is as dedicated to quality as they are to their sport....
Read More...For the serious alpinist or dedicated scrambler who is in need of a smaller pack for go-light overnighters or long days on technical terrain, the Osprey Exposure 36 backpack is a must have. It comfortably carries up to 40 pounds of the tools of the trade: technical hardware, skis, snow shovels, wands - you name it. But unlike so many other packs, it carries this gear in an organized, secure manner. A good example is the low profile shovel wing that, in addition to hauling snow shovels, doubles as a sleek apparatus to hold ice tools, even those without leashes. Carrying hardware is nice, but comfort and durability are arguably more important when it comes to selecting the right pack. The Osprey Exposure 36 backpack does not disappoint here either. A single aluminum stay and HDPE framesheet support the load and provide stable weight transfer to the built-in padded hipbelt. This hipbelt features Ospreys exclusive ErgoPull technology. The ErgoPull design draws tension along the top and bottom of the belt, not through the center, so it distributes gentle pressure evenly over the entire belt. And if a more substantial suspension system is needed, be sure to check out the Osprey Exposure 50 backpack, a larger pack in the series that features a custom molded hipbelt. On the durability front, the pack makers at Osprey are so confident in the tough construction that they have attached three sewn in loops near the top of the bag so it can be hauled over unforgiving alpine rock. Other useful features include gear loops on either side of the hipbelt, hypalon reinforced side ski carry straps, floating top pocket with under-lid rope tie-ins, and an internal hydration pocket. Yes, there are many features, but viewed from a short distance the Osprey Exposure 36 backpack has a sleek, uncluttered appearance.
- Key fabrics: 210 denier broken twill Cordura® high tenacity nylon, 210 x 420 denier ripstop nylon, 500 denier Cordura@reg; high tenacity nylon
- HDPE framesheet reinforced with a center positioned 3/8 inch (10mm) 7001 aluminum 2/3 length stay
- Floating top pocket with under-lid rope tie-ins
- Built-in hipbelt with ErgoPull technology and gear loops
- Foam laminated shoulder harness
- 3-point haul system
- Internal red daisy chain for easy gear organization
- Internal hydration pocket will accommodate most 2-3 liter bladders
- Shovel wing and leashless tool holsters
- Front tool handle tie-off
- Wand, picket, etc. side pocket
- Front hypalon ice tool buffer
- Osprey Excessory compatible
- Hypalon reinforced side ski carry straps
- Capacity: 2,000 cu. in. (33 l) in small, 2,200 cu. in. (36 l) in medium, 2,400 cu. in. (39 l) in large
- Weight: 2 lbs. 7 oz. (1.11 kgs.) in small, 2 lbs. 11 oz. (1.22 kgs.) in medium, 2 lbs. 15 oz. (1.33 kgs.) in large
Customer Reviews (2)
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Kamran - 2006-01-04
Good day trip pack Simple pack, hydration system compatible with platypus and camelbak, and front loading top pocket more spacious than expected and "floating" option is a plus. Not for overnight but day trips. Internal framesheet a definite plus and fits upper body well.
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2005-09-16
Simple yet effective This pack is bare minimum to save weight and maximize space. It's a niche pack as it holds quite a bit but not enough for an overnight trip. It's best for a long distance technical day trip. It was clearly and carefully designed to fit a human being, as opposed to most packs that merely strap on to your upper body. The best part is the axe holsters on the hip belt.
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