OSPREY BACKPACKS STRIPPING ANOTHER POUND OFF LIGHTWEIGHT PACKS
Sierra REc Magazine – Gear – 2023- That is always the goal, correct? How little weight can I carry into the wilderness and still stay comfortable sleeping in the wilderness and traveling safely?
Well, as you prep for the 2023 backpacking season, Osprey has made it easier to shed that last pound. With the introduction of the Atmos/Aura AG LT and Exos/Eja Pro backpack systems that are designed for long trail hikes and maximum comfort.
Technical backpackers will appreciate the minimalist design and stripped-down features in the new Atmos/Aura AG LT. Approximately 10% lighter than the original Atmos/Aura AG, this pack features a streamlined silhouette and Osprey’s body-hugging AntiGravity suspension with a continuous back panel of lightweight mesh to maintain comfort on the trail.
Last summer, I switched to the Exos 58 backpack and loved the lightweight design with a ton of versatility for storing my gear. The Exos Pro takes that pack and lightens the load a full pound, which is incredible advancement.
Exos/Eja Pro
The Exos/Eja Pro is Osprey’s newest ultralight thru-hiking pack weighing only 2.91 lbs & offering category-leading comfort. With lighter materials, frame and harness, Exos/Eja Pro shaves almost one pound from the weight of Osprey’s successful Exos/Eja Series. Standout features include:
- AirSpeed Suspension that offers highly ventilated comfort
- Compression straps and a removable top lid allows for functional capacity adjustment. The pack sheds 2.6 oz. When the lid is removed, and the FlapJacket secures the primary compartment access to provide weather protection.
- Hipbelt pockets that make accessory storage quick and easy
- Two-size-per-gender fit with an ultralight molded ladder that offers four inches of torso adjustment.
- Large front fabric compression pocket with side panels to accommodate overloads
- Multiple front panel lash points for securing extra gear
- Lower side compression straps for a sleeping pad
- Deep, dual-access stretch mesh side pockets
- Lightweight fabrics that deliver durable performance, including, high tenacity, main nylon fabric with ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) ripstop grid, PFAS-free DWR
Available in:
Men’s Exos Pro 55: MSRP $290 | Weight: 2.91 lbs.
Women’s Eja Pro 55: MSRP $290 | Weight: 2.84 lbs.
Free ground shipping on technical backpacks
Atmos/Aura AG LT
Technical backpackers will appreciate the minimalist design and stripped-down features in the new Atmos/Aura AG LT. Approximately 10% lighter than the original Atmos/Aura AG, this pack features a streamlined silhouette and Osprey’s body-hugging AntiGravity suspension with a continuous backpanel of lightweight mesh to maintain comfort on the trail. Standout features include:
- Seamless suspended mesh that disperses and balances load
- Fit-on-the-Fly hipbelt that delivers a precise fit for a range of sizes
- Integrated raincover to keep pack and gear dry
- Curved zip access to main compartment for easy access to gear
- Reinforced front shove-it pocket
- Tall dual-access side water bottle pockets
- bluesign® approved recycled high tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR
Available in:
Men’s Atmos AG LT 65: MSRP $290 | Weight: 4.07 lbs.
Men’s Atmos AG LT 50: MSRP $270 | Weight: 4.00 lbs.
Women’s Aura AG LT 65: MSRP $290 | Weight: 3.83 lbs.
Women’s Aura AG LT 50: MSRP $270 | Weight: 3.79 lbs. Free ground shipping on technical backpacks
