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Osprey Exos 48 Men's Backpacking Backpack

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Osprey Exos 48 Men's Ultralight Backpacking Backpack
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Osprey's History

Since Osprey’s founding in 1974, every single product design bearing the Osprey name has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, undergoing relentless scrutiny. From stitching the first lines of custom-fitted packs, to meticulously designing innovative products with intuitive features, to forging personal relationships with the sewing operators who construct the packs, Mike has been the unbreakable thread that makes Osprey a top company.

Osprey Packs Exos Backpacking Pack

A lightweight pack with outstanding ventilation, strippable features and comfort in spades

The Exos provides backpackers with an unbeatable combination of comfort, ventilation, function in a lightweight package. It works great for weekend trips and depending on your packing style can go way further. The incredibly comfortable Exoform harness and AirSpeed ventilated suspension combine with trail-friendly features like Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole carry. Ultralight doesn't have to mean uncomfortable, and the Exos proves this.

  • Removable floating lid with top-and under-lid zippered pockets for storing smaller items
  • Integrated FlapJacket protects packed gear when top lid is removed
  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment allows you to stow your poles in steep terrain or whenever you need your hands free
  • Dual access stretch mesh side pockets for storing water bottles and other gear with InsideOut side compression straps
  • Front stretch mesh pocket stores rain gear for easy access when skies darken, or wet gear after the downpour stops
  • Top lid web loop attachment points for external gear storage
  • Ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off
  • Removable sleeping pad and side compression straps

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Front Pocket

Ice Axe

Compression straps

AirSpeed Suspension

Tensioned backpanel keeps the weight in the pack off your back, enabling highly ventilated carrying comfort. It's designed in conjunction with a 4mm Lightwire alloy frame for carrying ability.

Front Stretch Mesh Pocket

Front stretch mesh pocket stores rain gear for easy access when skies darken, or wet gear after the downpour stops

Ice Axe Attachment with Bungee Tie-Off

Adding to the versatility of this pack is the ability to travel all sorts of terrain and carry the proper tools to do so.

InsideOut Side Compression Straps

Dual access stretch mesh side pockets for storing water bottles and other gear with InsideOut side compression straps

Internal Reservoir

Sleeping pad

Stow on the go

Flap jacket

Internal Hydration Reservoir Sleeve

Internal hydration reservoir sleeve accommodates up to a 3L reservoir (sold separately)

Removable Sleeping Pad Straps

Adjustable and removable sleeping pad straps provide secure extra carry.

Stow-on-the-Go Trekking Pole Attachment

Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment allows you to stow your poles in steep terrain or whenever you need your hands free

Integrated FlapJacket

Integrated FlapJacket protects packed gear when top lid is removed

Exos 58 Exos 48 Exos 38
Exos 58 Exos 48 Exos 38
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Pack Weight (size MD) 2.65 lb 2.57 lb 2.48 lb
Stripped Weight (lb) 2.33 2.27 2.19
Load Range (lb) 20-40 20-40 15-30
Pack Capacity (liters) 58 48 38
Integrated FlapJacket ✓ ✓ ✓
Accessory Cord Attachment Points ✓ ✓ ✓
Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle ✓ ✓ ✓
Stow-on-the-Go Trekking Pole Attachment ✓ ✓ ✓
Removable Floating Top Lid ✓ ✓ ✓

Product Description

Since Osprey was founded in 1974, every single product design has passed through the hands of owner and founder Mike Pfotenhauer, who created his first backpack at age 16. In Santa Cruz, California, the young entrepreneur opened a retail shop in the front of his rental house where backpackers and travelers came for custom-fit, made-to-order packs constructed over several days by Mike himself. As the demand for the great-fitting packs increased, Osprey found itself relocating to its current home in Southwest Colorado. Today, Osprey is a melting pot of diverse personalities, backgrounds and abilities. All share the common belief that adventure is open to everyone and found anywhere.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
90 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the appearance, storage and weight of the backpack. For example, they mention it's well-made, holds up very well and that the side pouches are good. That said, they appreciate the weight and size.

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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the backpack. They mention that it's well-made, light weight, and well designed. Some customers also say that it holds up very well and is a very good pack.

"...We hiking 10 miles every week and it is holding up very well." Read more

"...The access pockets on the back side were handy and also well designed.The Bad:- My boys carried packs that weighed 45+ lbs...." Read more

"Very good pack..." Read more

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Customers like the clothes storage in the backpack. They mention that the trekking pole storage is clever and useful when hiking on trails, and the side pouches are good.

"Comfortable ! Easy to use, stored clothes, tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, stove and bear can. Centers well on my back" Read more

"...The side pouches were good, stowed a medium gatoraid And it did not fall out...." Read more

"...The trekking pole storage was clever and useful when hiking on trails.-..." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the weight of the backpack to be well made and light. They say the top lid is helpful and the weight can be kept under 30 lbs. Customers also say the pack sits on the hips well and helps with breathability.

"Has a mesh back, helps for breath ability, is light and sit on the hips well to take strain off the shoulders. The top pouch is removable...." Read more

"...The Good:- The packs were well made and light weight.- The top lid was helpful and made sense in its design.-..." Read more

"Great size and weight..." Read more

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stugirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Comfort
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
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Bought my hubby this pack and he loves it. Medium length, He is 5'9 1/2"". He did try one on in a local store before ordering online. When adjusted properly, he hardly notices that he is carrying the pack. The breathable back plate is a nice feature. We hiking 10 miles every week and it is holding up very well.
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Sjmike
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice pack
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2021
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Comfortable ! Easy to use, stored clothes, tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, stove and bear can. Centers well on my back
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FUnKNUg
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Through/section hike!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019
Size: LargeColor: Tunnel GreenVerified Purchase
Amazing product. Love the suspension system.
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R. Hyde
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Camino.
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
Excellent backpack. I used this for two weeks on the Camino de Santiago. More than enough room to carry what I needed. Fits easily in the airline overhead. Very light and comfortable even after 6 hours of walking. The frame kept me cool on the hot days. Water bottle easily accessible on the side.
10 people found this helpful
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dave hann
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good pack
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020
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Has a mesh back, helps for breath ability, is light and sit on the hips well to take strain off the shoulders. The top pouch is removable. It’s a good pack. Two things would make it better. Utility pouches on the waist belt and there are big open pockets along the side that would benefit from zippers. The side pouches were good, stowed a medium gatoraid And it did not fall out. I’d just be a little more comfortable if you could seal off those pockets.
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K.
3.0 out of 5 stars Was it the pack or my use of the pack?
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
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I purchased two of these packs for a backpacking and climbing trip I took my sons on. I made a mistake in selecting this particular pack because while we tried to pack very light with most of our gear, adding climbing gear made them heavy.

The Good:
- The packs were well made and light weight.
- The top lid was helpful and made sense in its design.
- The access to the water bottles on the side was easy and well designed.
- The trekking pole storage was clever and useful when hiking on trails.
- The access pockets on the back side were handy and also well designed.

The Bad:
- My boys carried packs that weighed 45+ lbs. I don't think that the straps nor the waist belt were padded enough to support this weight.
- While the pack doesn't have a traditional internal frame there is some plastic near the bottom of the pack right below the hip-belt. Both my boys complained about it rubbing them. Over the course of several days in the back country with heavy packs this left bruises.

My review is based on my experience with these packs. I would not buy them again if I were going to do a similar trip. I just don't think they're beefy enough for type of trip and weight being carried. I tried to save 3-4lbs for these boys and left them uncomfortable and bruised instead. I should have purchased a more beefy and larger internal frame pack.

That being said, there is a lot about this design that is very cool. These packs will be great for a 2-3 day trip where minimal gear is required and the weight can be kept under 30 lbs.
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Brdnlk
4.0 out of 5 stars Great size and weight
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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I've done a couple trips with this pack so far this summer and it's been great for two and three nights. My only complaint is that the chest strap broke on the first use without much tension on it.
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Koogmo
2.0 out of 5 stars Medium size was way too small
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
I'm 5' 8", 180lbs with a 19-inch torso, and the medium-sized pack fit way too small. Even with all the straps fully extended, I could barely fit my arms through the shoulder straps. Felt like I was wearing a Dora the Explorer kiddie backpack.

(I wish these backpack companies could provide better size/fit info on their websites.)

Returned the item for something else.
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Pascal Boudreault
5.0 out of 5 stars Ben correct.
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2022
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Je n’ai pas encore utilisé le produit mais il semble parfait.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Leggerissimo, molto comodo e capiente! Ottimo per thruhiking!
Reviewed in Italy on November 20, 2020
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Essenziale (ma ha tutto quello che serve) per alcuni potrebbe essere un problema non avere tasche sulla cintura lombare, ma per me non lo è.
Leggero (vedi tabelle pesi on line (uno dei più leggeri in commercio a parità di volume (Litri) il peso in più (pochi grammi in alcuni casi) rispetto a competitor è dovuto al telaio dello schienale che permette però di avere la schiena asciutta (e che non è poco)!
Comodo: una volta indossato sembra non averlo (attenzione a scegliere la taglia giusta NB. puoi usare l'app di Osprey ma per un uomo di 1,70 come me consiglio la M)
Niente taschine o mille amenità ma quello che serve: tascona principale, tasca a rete anteriore molto capiente, tasche laterali modulabili e tasche per acqua studiate per permettere di prendere e riporre le bottiglie senza togliere lo zaino (TOP!). Cappuccio con tasca superiore removibile per togliere ulteriore peso allo zaino (se non ci servono ulteriori tasche.

Gran bel prodotto
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nisi
5.0 out of 5 stars Meilleur sac
Reviewed in France on March 15, 2020
Size: SmallColor: MultiVerified Purchase
Sac léger, le portage est très agréable. Pleins de points d'accroche pour attacher du matériel. Un investissement que je ne regrete pas.
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Slick Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2019
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Just walked the great glen way with this bag and it was brilliant. A lot lighter than my old lowe alpine bag and a lot more comfortable. Be aware this is a very basic bag. There are no hip belt pockets and no extra zips to allow access to stuff deep inside however the stretch pockets on the outside are huge. The main selling point is the weight and it is very light in fact 600g lighter than my old bag and it made a huge difference! I honestly have no idea why anybody walking long distances would buy anything else unless it was more expensive and lighter
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Slick Mick
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2019
Just walked the great glen way with this bag and it was brilliant. A lot lighter than my old lowe alpine bag and a lot more comfortable. Be aware this is a very basic bag. There are no hip belt pockets and no extra zips to allow access to stuff deep inside however the stretch pockets on the outside are huge. The main selling point is the weight and it is very light in fact 600g lighter than my old bag and it made a huge difference! I honestly have no idea why anybody walking long distances would buy anything else unless it was more expensive and lighter
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Marco M
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfetto per alte vie
Reviewed in Italy on October 2, 2022
Size: LargeColor: Tunnel GreenVerified Purchase
Ho usato questo zaino per 7 giorni di seguito sull'Alta Via numero 1 delle dolomiti, si è comportato egregiamente con 13 kg di materiale (cose per notte + cibo) e una volta regolato correttamente non sembra nemmeno di averlo addosso. Di base è veramente molto leggero, e lo schienale traforato presenta veramente un ottimo ricircolo di aria. La mesh della tasca esterna è un po' delicata, e anche facendo attenzione prima o poi qualche forellino lo presenta lo stesso.
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