Backpacking Gear
Osprey Exos 34

Osprey Exos 34

So I just added another pack to my quiver. Recently purchased the new Osprey Exos 34 liter (available in 34, 46 and 58). This pack will fill my "weekend" need and ultralight 3-4 day. One thing to note - this pack is so new - that the listed weight (for medium frame) is different on the pack label (1 lb 12 oz), vs the catalog/website (2 lbs, 2 oz). I called Osprey and they said to use the Website information. Bangin'! Full aluminum frame suspension for just a hair over 2 lbs! When I first slipped into the pack - it set a little high on my hips - but as soon as we put some weight in it - it dropped right down into place. The first thing I did - was of course to fire up our hot knife. In my opinion - Osprey always puts WAY to much webbing on their packs. I loaded it up with everything that I might want to carry and then started cutting. Damn thru-hiker mentality. I forgot to weigh all the scraps - but I know I took a couple of ozs off of it. I love the new Airspeed suspension - as it doesn't bow way into the inside of the pack like the old Atmos did. The pack is listed to carry between 15-25 lbs. It really likes 17-18 lbs, and anything over 20 - you can tell it is starting to get out of its optimum range. SO - ultralight gear is a must! I took it out with winter gear for a weekend and it carried like a dream. (MSR Hubba tent (fast and light set up), WM Versalite bag, Thermarest Prolite 3 shorty pad, WM Flash Vest, ArcTeryx Celaris Jacket, ArcTeryx Alpha LT shell, 2 layers of Icebreaker and tights, MSR filter, Platypus Big Zip 3 and 1 liter bottle, Jetboil PCS, small dity bag and food). The mesh hip pockets are perfect for your Ipod and a couple of ProBars/Snickers. The external side compression straps come factory with one on the inside and one on the outside of the pocket - I suggest switching to the outside configuration so you can still get a water bottle in the pockets. It even has an ice ax loop - so this will be my 14er pack this summer.

Osprey Exos 34.

For more info, call 417-877-8855 in Springfield and 913-851-2244 in Kansas City.

 


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