Osprey Exos 46 Backpack Review
May 13th, 2011 by Admin 1
Osprey Exos 46 (2600-3000 cu in)
Built for ultra-light backpacking and loaded with useful features.
Main Review
Well, I’ve had the Osprey Exos 46 for about 6 months now and I have to say I love it! I have used my Vortex 4500 Backpack for years and always been happy with it. The only downside is that its too much pack for many of the quick weekender trips I’ve been doing lately so I decided to get a smaller one. Things have continued to evolve and the difference in weight is unbelievable!
I live in the south so for me this pack works for my gear all year round. By just switching to this backpack I shaved about 5-6 pounds and am now down to around 15 lbs with food and water on the typical trip.
A couple of cool features I’ve enjoyed are the expandable pockets on the front of the pack and the mesh side pockets. I am able to use these for items I need handy like my microfilter bottle, rain jacket, and pack cover. Also, the waist belt has mesh pockets on both sides of the buckle where I can stuff a camera or my phone which makes life easy.
Specs
Volume: 3 Options:(small) 43 L, (medium) 46 L, (large) 49 L
Material: 70D nylon, Cordura
Support/Suspension: AirSpeed back panel
Shoulder Straps: padded
Waist-Belt: Yes
Weight: 1 lb 10 oz
Hydration Compatible: Yes
Access: top
Pockets: 1 front, 2 side mesh, 1 lid
Recommended Use
Weekend or shorter backpacking trips.
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Video Review from Osprey
Product Description
The Osprey Exos 46 Backpack has an AirSpeedSuspension system which is very lightweight. It has a highly breathable tensioned mesh backpanel to get you through the dog days of summer. Several compression straps to secure all your gear and cut down on bounce and shifting. It has a removable top compartment for smaller loads. It also has a handy Stow-on-the-Go trekking poles system that can be used without even slowing down.
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