DO OSPREY BACKPACKS SUCK NOW? // Osprey Exos Pro 55 Pack Review

PACKWIZARD COMPARISON: bit.ly/3rmZTW8 👇 GEAR FROM THE VIDEO 👇 Osprey Exos Pro: geni.us/ExosPro Gossamer Gear Mariposa: geni.us/MariposaPack ULA Ohm: geni.us/ULA-Ohm REI Flash 55: geni.us/Flash55 Gregory Focal: geni.us/GregoryFocal

Love my Gregory Focal 48. Been using it all summer and helped me get my base weight down. Great synch and release system for the main compartment (other manufacturers take note, that’s how it should be done). Thought the Free Float system was just marketing hype but can feel a difference, hips are less sore (although also carrying less weight), and had good mobility when doing some lite scrambling. Back ventilation and side pockets for Smart water bottles are excellent. Highly recommended.

LOVE THIS REVIEW, honestly this is why I follow your channel! You’re so attentive to the little details that I spot and wonder about with gear, and actually test the pack out and address those! So sick of other YouTubers doing “first impression” videos or just repeating specs. In this case I was worried about the hipbelt pockets and front pocket. I’ve had an Osprey Kyte before I went LW and those compression straps attached to the front pocket drove me insane I’m really happy Osprey launched this pack (I have the Eja 58 and absolutely love it, slashed it down with a razor to about 1 kg). I’m definitely keeping my eyes open for updates to the design of the Eja 55 Pro in upcoming seasons, but I’m not gonna be an experimental guinea pig with this first one haha - thanks for taking on that role for us 😁💪🏼

Great review! Many thanks for sharing your experience so clearly and concisely.

Thanks for the review. I have a Exos 48. The older model were they did not use hip pouches. I got it for the suspension system. I hike in Florida and just have to have a pack off my back. The heat and sweat are real. Just did a section of the Florida trail in the panhandle and it was brutal. Think I will wait for December. So maybe I will rethink things. I was thinking of getting a Pro just for the hip belts but maybe not.

I bought a 1st gen Mountainsmith Scream 55 for $88 on sale and I absolutely love the pack. Love the roll top and the huge U-shaped zipper that makes it easy to unload.

Thank you for the honest review - and I TOTALLY agree. Osprey failed on this one and now I am stuck with a pack I can hardly bring myself to sell bc I am so disappointed in these failed features. I have felt it carried my 30+ lb weight load ok which is why I keep using it - but the whole bag could have been cut/designed better. Every time I pack it I just hate the awkward spacing and way less than advertised volume (58l s/m Womens is less than 53l in comparable packing into my Gregory Jade). Totally agree about the compression and size of the outside compartments. And what IS up with that top cover!? This disappointment is surprising bc Osprey usually makes good packs and improves their newer renditions from the previous versions. So if anyone wants a Womens S/M - I have one for sale! 😂

Thanks for the honest review

Thank you for review. I have Mariposa 60 and I Love it.

Excellent review. Thx

Great practical information in this review. Osprey and others keep designing packs without real life experience. It's sad because people will purchase it based on brand reputation.

I used an Osprey Eja Pro 55 this summer (the woman’s version) and I loved it. I use .5 liter soft bottles which are easy to access from the side pockets and had no trouble also fitting my tent poles, water filter, and/or a sit pad in them as well. The top pocket is really spacious and holds a lot. The pack was roomy and easy to pack. The front pocket held everything I needed. The pack carried very well up to 25 pounds. I have had lot of trouble finding packs that are comfortable for my small torso and wide hips. The torso adjustment system on this pack worked fine for me. The only ding I would give the pack is that it lacks bottom lash straps. I think it is important to recognize that pack fit and organization is very individual. For me, the Eja Pro 55 was a winner.

Hey I was wondering if you could review the HUBBA HUBBA 2p. I just picked one up and used it on an overnighter I’m extremely curious as to how you think it compares to the other 50” tent on the market (HORNET osmo mainly)

Very good review. I did have a different experience with the pack. I really like this pack. None of the contents got wet while raining, though the zippered belt pocket isnt treated for that which is a bummer. Load lifters always stay tight for me. I agree with the poor strap design. I was able to carry 34 pounds before noticing issues with load transfer. I stick around 30 pounds which, for me, has carried well. No issues with the adjustable height. Those pegs have always stayed in for me. I think its a good transition pack into ultralight backpack but for less money. If you have the money, skip over this pack.

My choice for large pack came down to Gregory Baltoro or Osprey Aether. I liked the Osprey but it just wasn’t going to fit my longer torso even fully extended, the Baltoro 65 fits my 6’ 3” 240 frame comfortably.

Had Atmos, Exos and sold them once I tried Gregory Focal 58L its awesome did very well here in UK on 300km walk. Was gonna get it for my partner Facet one as well but seems like 55-58L are discontinued now? Only see 38L or 48L sizes. Seriously good all round pack. We dont have REI here in UK so cannot test their bag or stuff. But Decathlon makes one very similar as well Ive seen. Atb

I tried the exos 48 and the exos pro and I definitely felt the pro not comfortable and not resistant. I chose the exos 48, but if the Gregory Focal was in sale in New Zealand I think I would have taken the Gregory. It look better and I don’t understand Osprey colours choice for their exos line up.

I loved my older Exos 38. I sold it when I got my ULA Circuit, which I found to be perfect for me. Osprey needs to rethink design by throwing out what no longer works.

I have an older exo 58, which I love, but man did they ever downgrade on this model. I'll be changing to the Durston kakwa 40 or hyperlite 40. I just wanna keep dropping my pack size.

Just in terms of gear reviews I would love to see on on the SWD long haul, the seek outside flight 2, and the durston kakwa 55