Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack

Light pack, plenty of room
December 27, 2011

I love this pack. It is big enough for long backpacking trips but light enough for small ones. It has more storage compartments than other light packs. I like separating my gear so I know one compartment is for med supplies, another for snacks and so one. Great bag.

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Better than average lightweight pack
August 28, 2012

I carried my new Osprey Exos 58 backpack on a one-week outing on the Continental Divide last week. It performed well for a lightweight pack. Mostly comfortable to wear, relatively easy to adjust, with plenty of interior and exterior packing spaces. A few complaints: First, the pack is definitely NOT water resistant, so be prepared in wet weather. Second, there are so many straps that finding the right ones to adjust sometimes presented a bit of a challenge. Finally, the waffle pattern on the shoulder pads occasionally caused some irritation, especially on descents. But all in all, a good pack for the weight and the price.

My favorite pack
January 05, 2012

I purchased this pack to use on a 2 day backpack trip since I needed a lightweight pack. I had breast cancer surgery several years ago and am not supposed to carry anything too heavy or binding. The pack was a bit smaller than my last but unbelievably light. It has a lot of nice features (though I found the hip pockets a bit far back) and is light and airy- you don't get sweaty back since there is a mesh back support. I actually prefer this to my BD pack that I use as a long day pack and have used it on several occasions for that purpose- it cinches down quite compactly. It also is more durable than I expected- though after 4 backpacking trips some of the mesh pockets are a little frayed. I am 5'3" and bought the small- it's a perfect fit. I would highly recommend this pack to anyone needing a light pack!

best 60L pack you can get at end of 09
November 18, 2009

It is superlight and yet sturdy, even has all the pockets. Great attention to detail. I hope it lasts like my previous ospreys.

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Well designed and super light
June 27, 2009

Osprey have really outdone themselves with this pack. All the new design features to save weight are well thought out and well engineered. The hipbelt is extremely comfortable and the straps are even thin to save on weight. I like the pack as a whole but I just wish it was a 65 liter and not 58.

so light you hardly know it's there
November 27, 2011

This pack is amazingly light and with hi tech arrangement of pockets and extra features allows you to carry a lot of gear with comfort. However, midway into my backpack the cross struts came loose from the side supports but, after much struggling, I was able to reassemble the back frame and I was able to finish my adventure. When I returned home Altrec honored their satisfaction guarantee and with prepaid mailing label I returned the pack for full credit. Now I mourn for my osprey exos 58 and will probably order another one!!

Detailed Comfort
April 30, 2012

This pack is made for those who love packs and love them light. It has every detail you can imagine for an ultralight hiker. First, the frame. This frame is not only lightweight, it feels incredibly strong. While the pack itself doesn't want you getting above 40lbs, I'm betting this frame will hold more in a pinch (though I'm not going to test that). The details, from the way the straps are positioned to give perfect access on the go, the loops on the shoulder straps perfect for your hyrdration tube, a gps/compas or even a phone and the straps made specifically for carrying your poles are done with absolute precision. I've owned a lot of packs, but this is my first Osprey and I'm a believer. I wish I had found them long ago. This pack is definitely for pack enthusiasts and is the lightest, most well thought out and comfortable pack I have ever owned. I cannot speak for durability as I do not have many miles on it but from reputation, other reviews and the little use I have had out of it I would be willing to bet it is durable for an ultralight. I'm surprised it's so inexpensive.

Lightweight and well thought out
April 22, 2009

I love this pack. It is for those carrying low pack weights over multiple days. It is definitely designed for the backpacker and has a minimum number of practical pockets and low weight strapping. I'm not sure how useful the side net pockets are as the compression straps go over them. And I am a little concerned about how the small buckle and the mini-compression straps will hold up. This might test Osprey's lifetime guarantee. Unfortunately the hipbelt in the small was too small (for some reason this info is not included in the sizing here) so I had to re-order a medium. This pack is not adjustable for torso length so I suggest you go to the Osprey website to be sure of sizing for you.

Great ultralight backpacking choice
March 30, 2011

I have owned many Osprey packs over the years as I have consistently found they have the most innovative designs and highest level of quality. The EXOS 50 continues that tradition, with impeccable quality and a boatload of features. The Exos 58 weighs a full pound less than the Osprey Atmos 50, yet is actually capable of carrying a heavier load (odd since the Atmos is rated for 40 pounds, the Exos for 30 pounds). The hipbelt wraps nicely and is very supportive; the load is limited by the shoulder straps which are thin in both dimensions (width and thickness) - but that's how you get a pack this light. I'd say the 30 pound rating is about right, any more than that and the shoulder straps will start to irritate. But the fact is, if you're researching this pack you are already starting to count ounces - and unless you're going out in mid-winter there is no reason you should be carrying more than 30 pounds anyhow. The EXOS packbag carries more gear than I expected for a 58L rating and the extension collar will accomodate oversize loads (such as the beginning of a trip when you are starting with a week's worth of food). There are multiple lash points and it is really easy to shove your rain coat, fleece, etc. into the stretch front pocket to be retrieved at a moment's notice when the situation calls for it. Some people don't like the thin side compression straps but I have found them to be adequate and effective. Osprey has done a better job than most at creating a full-featured, yet ultralight pack and everything works the way it should. I'm really not a fan of the orange and grey colors but that's what you put up with for an otherwise outstanding lightweight pack. If you haven't tried an Osprey pack before, it's time that you take the plunge and this pack is a good choice to do it.