Osprey Exposure 50

[jjd]

Thoughts wanted on the Osprey Exposure 50 for:

 

Weekend mountain trips OR

Laid-back weekend backpacking trips

 

How does this pack compare to other packs of the same size?

[tvashtarkatena]

I'm looking at that pack as well for multi day ski traverses and the like. Not many packs in that category seem to allow for easily carrying a shovel.

[yesman]

I've use the Exposure 50 for 2 seasons for everything from 3-day winter climbs to short summer stuff and like it. It's light, handles moderately heavy loads well and is comfortable. I wish it had two "side pockets" for pickets - also, the one it does have is small and you have to really jam to get 3 pickets it and since the pocket is made from light weight nylon it can tear (mine did). The "straight jacket" feature on the back holds a shovel pretty well.

[SFDonner]

I'll second that. I've used it for BC skiing and as a general cragging pack and it's fantastic. It's light for the capacity and load-bearing capability, while still being made of a relatively burly material. I haven't had the occasion to carry pickets, although I too wish the little pocket at the bottom of the side panel was on the other side as well. Inset material (hypalon?) crampon patch is sweet. Solid pack for sure.

[tvashtarkatena]

Is the aluminum frame removeable from the Exposure 50? The guy at REI had no clue.

[jjd]

Thanks for the feedback - I just bought it today. Can't wait to test it out.

[YWESKI]

No, the framesheet cannot be removed like their old Ceres packs (and I AM working at REI )