Exos 48

The Exos 48's hip-belt pockets are small and hard to operate, and routing the compression straps over the side pockets is a poor design choice.

After UL packs proved uncomfortable they got the Exos 48 for the Te Araroa and have been very happy with zero complaints.

Hiked half the AT with a 2014 Exos 48 and calls it a fine pack; when it was worn through Osprey replaced it.

Loves their 2022 Exos 48: by far the most comfortable of the packs they tried, with handy side and hip pockets, mostly used without the brain.

Bought an Exos 48 but returned it after the Timberline Trail because the curved hip pockets were impossible to open.

Has hiked half the PCT and all of the CDT plus many multi-week trips with their 2015 Exos 48; a few critter holes in the mesh but still going strong.

Loves their Exos 48, a flat 35 oz after trimming and removing the lid, though a friend's Ohm felt more comfortable to them.

Has used the Exos 48 on a few three- and four-day trips and finds it just the right size.

Absolutely loves their Exos 48; with a Durston 2P tent, quilt and pad it is just enough volume, and only about 90 g heavier than the 38.

Uses sub-35 L frameless packs in summer but still uses their Exos 48 in winter for bulkier quilts and clothing and to carry snowshoes outside.

They and their wife have the original Exos 48; seven days of food in bear cans fits easily with everything inside except poles, bear spray, sit pad and water.

Calls the Exos 48 a fantastic piece of gear after just hiking over 200 km in the Arctic with it.

Has used their Exos 48 for at least ten years with zero issues, including 28 lb over five days; the only thing they dislike is the brain.

Has an Exos 48 and likes its side bottle pockets and big front mesh for multiday hikes.

Their old Exos 48 held closer to 59 L counting all the extra pockets, and they found it more comfortable than budget alternatives.

Their Exos 48 works well with about a 15 lb base weight and they are not unhappy with it, but would choose the 58 if they did it again.

After trialing their Exos 48 against a Kakwa and an Atom+ on local loops and the South West Coast Path, the Exos was out of the running despite its ventilation.

Loves their Exos 48, which carried everything for weeks around Japan with great side bottle pockets, though the suspension mesh chews up the backs of shirts.

Has an Exos 48 and calls it a great pack, despite Osprey's advertised weight excluding the brain.

Takes their Exos 48 on eight-day solo Sierra trips with a BV500 and non-minimal gear; comfortable to about 35 lb, but not a load hauler.

Finds the Exos 48 the perfect space for a summer trip with about five days of food and has never regretted it over the 58.

Returned an Exos 58 as far too big for overnights and has found the Exos 48 much better.

Bought their Exos 48 in 2015 and it has seen many thousands of trail miles; they cut out the reservoir pocket and some straps and never use the brain.

Loves their 2024-era Exos 48, leaving the brain at home and the compression straps loose so they don't block the side pockets.