Osprey’s New Evolution in Ultralight Backpacking – The Exos and The Eja
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Ultralight doesn’t have to mean uncomfortable, and the new Exos and Eja want to prove it. The key to the design is a combination of ultralight materials along with the ability to strip weight by removing sleeping pad straps, compression straps and the top lid. The new Exos and Eja are built for ultralight base pack weights, and are designed to offer the most ventilated, comfortable and enjoyable trail experience possible.
Carrying Features of the Exos and Eja
Ultralight Airspeed™ Suspension
- Tensioned mesh backpanel keeps the weight in the pack off your back, enabling highly ventilated carrying comfort.
- 6065 aluminum frame
- 3D-tensioned breathable mesh backpanel with side ventilation
Exoform™ Harness
- Seamless layered mesh for improved comfort and cushion
- 15 mm adjustable slide sternum strap
- Stretch mesh energy-gel pocket
Exoform™ Hipbelt:
- ErgoPull™ closure
- Seamless layered mesh for improved comfort and cushion
Men’s Exos
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- Exos 58
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- Exos 58
EXOS 58
Weight: 2.71 pounds
Load Range: 20-40 lb
Retail: $220
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- Exos 48
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- Exos 48
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- Exos 48
EXOS 48
Weight: 2.62 pounds
Load Range: 20-40 lb
Retail: $200
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- Exos 38
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- Exos 38
EXOS 38
Weight: 2.56 pounds
Load Range: 15-30 lb
Retail: $180
Women’s Eja
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- Eja 58
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- Eja 58
EJA 58
Weight: 2.60 pounds
Load Range: 20-40 lb
Retail: $220
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- Eja 48
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- Eja 48
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- Eja 48
EJA 48
Weight: 2.55 pounds
Load Range: 20-40 lb
Retail: $200
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- Eja 38
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- Eja 38
EJA 38
Weight: 2.48 pounds
Load Range: 15-30 lb
Retail: $180
Additional Features
- Integrated FlapJacket™ cover for lidless use: Strip the removable floating lid and replace with the fixed FlapJacket™ to protect your gear from the elements and minimize weight
- Top pocket web loop attachment points
- Removable floating lid with top-and under-lid zippered pockets
- Dual, strippable side compression straps
- Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment
- Dual access stretch mesh side pockets with InsideOut™ compression straps
- Accessory cord attachment points Front stretch mesh pocket for stashing gear
- Removable sleeping pad straps
- Removable ice axe attachment with bungee tie-off
- Sternum strap with integrated safety whistle
- Dual zippered hipbelt pockets
For more information, visit: www.osprey.com MSRP $180 – $220
