You are amazing. I’ve been binging your videos for over 3 hours now. So happy I found you. Never backpacked before. Very inexperienced. I’m learning a lot. A friend who doesn’t backpack but travels tried to tell me everything that’s negative and I should start small like 2 hours away. No thank you, I’ll take advice from a professional and do what I want to. She’s never even backpacked before. I’m putting my confidence in you and I feel like I can do it with the help of your videos
I went on my first hiking trip last year and Im really getting to love it, and trying to get my friends on board. you have taught me so so much. Your series ROCKS!!! Your like the KINGS of Hiking.
Thank you haha, I wish I was the King of Hiking I still run into issues just like everybody else. Grats on your first trip and good luck getting your buddies on board!
Great video, Man! I can't tell you how many packs I've bought over the years that just sit in the garage. The first thing I tell people before buying a pack, ask seasoned backpackers what they use. It helps narrow down the options so when they go into the store, they aren't overwhelmed.Then I tell them to avoid all of the hype about the newest technology in backpacks and just go try a few on at a time until they find the one they like.
So far I have watched all the videos up to the pack selection... THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your ideas, thoughts and recommendations. Some things are new to me others are reinforcing what I have read and done by error and trial. Simple to understand short videos keeps your attention and gives you plenty to think about.
i restarted backpacking 3 years ago and started with an osprey volt 75, way to big and i packed for my fears not for reality. i carried way to much junk i would never use. this year i have switched to a ULA Ohn2.0 and love that pack. it is comfortable and has plenty of space while being quite a bit lighter than my volt. i kept the volt as northern maine winters are cold and carrying extra layers and quilts takes up a bunch of space. good info keep them comming
Great series! I too have the Exos 48 and love it! I recommended this pack to 2 of my buddies as well.... but keep in mind especially for beginners... the more your able to spend on gear... tent, sleep system, kitchen, etc... the smaller it will pack... my 2 buddies had to carry their tents on the outside of the pack due to less expensive gear because the 48 liter was just too small. Lesson here is the more your able to afford... the smaller it will pack and the lighter it will be!
Purchasing the Osprey Exos 48 is the best decision that I've made. Perfect fit and the back mesh ventilation helps a lot. I still use my 65 L pack for winter. I'm not sure if I can fit my winter gear into 48 Liters, but I'll at least give it a try next winter.
Like always nice series of videos very helpful. When I first started collecting gear I thought I may need I bought a Mountain Top pack 70L; now I know it is an overkill; but then right after I went with the super expensive Eberlestock system; got the Skycrane including rifle pack, sides and duffels, throw away about $1000 there because I was thinking then in a nice long hunting trip but the pack weight combine is over 10 pounds all by itself! ..well it is sitting there in my closet maybe one day it will have a purpose or my wife can sell it and recover some cash if I die before it could be used..then I started to realise going light was a key after I tried to hike the Frenchman Mountain trail here in Las Vegas with a camel back with about 23 pounds total just to test and had to stop before reaching half a mile..too steep the elevation, I was out of breath and my heart rate taxed to max; felt lightheaded and understood then I was doing it all wrong; after that have done few family camping out of the car then light hiking all went well but used day packs mostly, then got me the exxos 48 and also got another osprey 24L for day hikes like the still planned retake of the infamous Frenchman Mountain..then also have digged into Zpacks tent and pack and EE quilt for the fall to winter season but thinking lightweight as much as possible; still working in clothes choices; ordered a down jacket and thinking to order the OR Helium HD however I have a Columbia 3-1 shell system, so I don't know if that will be final. I was thinking to get the Zpacks rain gear but those are like another $500 bucks! There is no break for the poor backpacker if you want the light stuff!After all, it seems I had all wrong from the beginning and wasted lots of money on stuff not needed, another thing I bought from Amazon was the Goal Zero system expended like $700 on those and I do not see for the life of me taking it to a trip solo because if I go car camping my car has plenty of power to use! should have concentrated on what is needed and works first. I see people out there with regular conventional non light weight gear hiking and I know it is about the hike and the experience but the gear makes a hell of a difference as well as the level of preparedness. I have made mistakes choosing the gar, costly ones too but I guess it is all part of the learning curve. I could sell what I don't need but would lose cash value on otherwise new gear so I will keep it and maybe someday it would pay to have it.
I love Osprey packs!! So comfortabl! I wish I could get away with a smaller pack but with bear canisters required in the Sierras where I frequent I just can't do it. Those things are just so dang bulky!! haha
love that exos.. wish i could justify a new pack. just moded my volt 60(which is really about a 50 without the brain) into a roll top. good winter pack but too hot for summer for me. love the straps and suspension on the exos.
MAN! I am loving this series, thanks so much for doing this .... my only beef I have with this whole thing is: why do you say MAYsure, instead of MEAsure? Again, thanks for the series!
Great video. I learned a lot. Anyway, I'm wanting to get into this and I need a pack that will be comfortable for both hiking and mountain biking. I'm looking at the osprey stratos 24 but that might be too large for biking.
I want to start backpacking my self and these videos are great. Your best ones are outside. When in your living room I, just want to take a lighter to your flag in the background. Go Sharks, can't wait for the next video.
Great video! I'll definitely be catching up on this series. I'm looking for a good middle-of-the-road pack, and the Exos looks perfect for my needs. I've had multiple spinal fusions, so the hip belt is probably the most important feature to keep me from injuring compromised muscles. One question. What would your normal pack weight be with food and water for a 3 day trip?
New Subscriber here so hopefully its cool if comment on an old video. I just got back into the outdoors after taking 8 years off after I got out of the Army. I want to get into overnight/weekend hiking but I'm struggling with a few conflicting principals. I have a bunch of older stuff and hand me downs that I know I'll ultimately outgrow but I have now for free. The one thing I don't have is my pack. Should I spend the money on a good pack now knowing it wont be based on my future gear but hopefully be high enough quality to not require a quick upgrade or should i pick up a cheaper pack now and spend the money on building out my better gear before buying my 'forever' pack?
Always great to see comments from older videos. Though sometimes I shudder that people watch some of the really old ones.. I'm a big fan of the buy once, cry one strategy. I ended up buying my gear about 3 times before I got the stuff that I really needed. Now it's all about tweaking minor things.
Thanks to you I have nearly everything set up well, I just need an underquilt but I will wait till the cooler months to pick one up or when I have the requirement and or experiences under my belt to require one. Anyways I am traveling from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Dayton, Ohio. I will be travelling along 90 just passing Cleveland, south to the 71 through Columbus to Dayton and assume you may be able to suggest somewhere I can experience a one night hang and enjoy the Merican wilderness? I was going to go straight through on Sunday but thought it may be fun to leave today and hang one night so there will be less Sunday driving and some new hammockin' experiences...thanks!
Thanks for the quick reply, but both of those places are 140+ miles south and out of my a little further than I want to take on the route to Ohio. I will be then driving Ohio, to Calais Maine, is there an app for finding great state parks on the way that you would suggest? Thanks again in advance...
+Steve Pike hmm. There might be but I would just use Google maps and see what's close to me usually forest areas/state parks are labeled. Then I will research and see if it's a place I would like to explore. Good luck. Hope you find something.
Steve Pike I highly recommend All Trails App for your smart phone. I upgraded to the full version $29.99 for the year. Here is more info. AllTrails Pro is the powerful, affordable way to get even more out of your AllTrails account. With AllTrails Pro, you can: Create custom maps Print maps on-demand Download your maps Unlock additional map layers like Topo or Open Street Maps (OSM) Unlock additional map overlays like Heatmap and Fire History Sync maps to your phone Access maps from your phone, even when you're offline Use AllTrails trail data to navigate with your GPS AllTrails Pro is available as an annual subscription for $29.99 per year. There are three ways to sign up for Pro: * Using a desktop or laptop computer - log in to your AllTrails account, then click alltrails.com/pro to sign up with your credit card * Using the iOS app - tap the Download button on any Trail page and you'll be prompted to upgrade; your subscription will be processed as an in-app purchase tied to your Apple ID * Using the Android app - tap the Download button on any Trail page and you'll be prompted to upgrade; your subscription will be processed as an in-app purchase tied to your Google Play account
I've enjoyed this beginner series so far. Picked up a few tips so far. Question for you: what thermometer did you have hanging from your pack in this video? Does it do the high/low for the day?
www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00315-Suction-Thermometer-White/dp/B004V1XJ7U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466725882&sr=8-6&keywords=acurite+thermometer direct sunlight throws off the reading by a ton so keep it in a pouch perhaps. it does the current, the high, and the low of a 24 hour period.
Love this series, definitely helping me get into backpacking. I have all my gear and have tried the osprey exos and love it, however they only had the large and I sized up as a medium for the pack so I have to wait until September for the store to get stock in. I plan to do mainly 3 day hikes but would like the option to extend that to a week for some New Zealand and Tasmania trips, would you recommend me get the 58L variant of this pack for the added versatility? Cheers
0:52 what is that tear drop shaped thing hanging off your pack? It is on what looks like white paracord. You can see it again at 4:23. It looks like a buschnell gps point 3 but im not sure
I went to a local shop that is authorized to sell Osprey. Unfortunately the did not have the Exos but I got fitted and tried the Talon 44, which I really like and would like your thoughts on it for three season WBBB, Superfly, top quilt, under quilt hammock camping?
I was looking at the Talon when I was looking at the Exos, but I liked the AirSpeed suspension on the Exos better. The Talon can work though. If you got fitted and know the measurements the osprey sizing should be universal and you should still be able to order the Exos from amazon or REI if that's what you really want.
Love your videos. Just one question if you want/can answer this. I'm a busty girl, so is it ok for me to not be able to clip the sternum strap no matter what? I've tried different great packs, and so far none have been able to meet in the middle. Also the website pinterest has tons of great blogs/ideas for backpacking btw.
you could leave it off and just tighten your should straps down a bit more. Your hip belt is going to be the big thing to balance. Also maybe try raising the sternum strap up a bit.
Would you recommend the 48L or something smaller for 3 day trips? I'm just getting into packing and camping with two girlfriends and I doubt we'll do more than three day trips for quite some time.
I'd recommend a 48L for everyone doing 3 day trips. By the time you are ready for longer trips you will have made upgrades to your gear to get it smaller and lighter and should have plenty of room for the extended food bag. Hope that helps and have fun!
Would you recommend any other bags to look at in the price category? I'm thinking of the exos 38, but since it's getting kind of old I was wondering if I missed out on any newer/better bags.
What size would you recommend for a family of 5 (kids ages 4, 2, and 4months) for a weekend trip? I will be babywearing the two younger kids and my husband plans to carry the pack. My 4 year old may carry a small kid pack as well.
I don't want to give you the wrong size, but you are probably looking at a 70L perhaps. Take your gear up to an outdoor store and shove it in a back to be sure.
Does Gary like the ohm? My husband just got the exos and im looking for one just as light but the lack of suspension on the ohm concerns me a little. I know it is very specific to ones body but which back would you choose for your girlfriend?
+Purplekoolaid Gary says he loves the ohm but there are certain things that he misses from the exos. Like the water bottle pockets being easily accessible. He said his backs sweats a little more on the ohm but not by much. I would go either way on which pack. I can't make the judgment on the ohm but I love the exos suspension.
Care to tell Me how you like the exos over the atmos? Those where the two I was choosing between, I went with the exos because of the weight and I did indeed fit all my stuff just fine,m - but now my girlfriend is getting a bigger pack, and she's been looking at the Aura :) nice videos series i might add
Thanks. I like the Exos over the Atmos because the water bottle pockets are much easier to access, the hipbelt pockets are bigger, and the pack itself is lighter. Here's my review on the Exos ruclips.net/video/pEOnGQbOOu4/видео.html
Question: if I am back packing with my wife I was gonna buy 65l for the both of us and she's gonna carry a 3day bag for littler items ( i.e. Food, cooking stuff and some other stuff ) is this a good idea or should we just buy two for the each of us
Outdoor Adventures cool yea here is like a little backpack but I've used in the military for 3 or 4 days and she was gonna carry food and such and I was gonna carry the tent and sleep bags
Ahmad Bagato we use external frame packs in the military. if you get one thats sized for you maybe it'll be different. From my experience they are clunky and uncomfortable I wish we could use the osprey for our rucks.
The external packs are used a lot for hunting because you take the outer pack off and use the frame to pack your meat from your animal and hike it out. External packs are pretty much mandatory for hauling out 50+lbs of meat.
I've used a borrowed Kelty trekker a couple times before and it was fairly comfortable, but it seemed to me that the full frame added a bit of excess weight vs. My pack, which just has 2 light-weight internal frame rails.
I Need advice from Everyone who has commented on this subject or for that matter, Anyone with an informed opinion on this. I have mostly narrowed by next (smaller and lightwieght) pack down to Exos 48 or 58 (2.4 vs 2.49 pound difference) Altos 50 or a 65 ((4.48 vs 4.92) OR A Granite Gear .... Maybe a Crown VC 60 (2.4 weight) Here is the concerns and criteria. 1. Comfort - A pack that is comfortable and rides well 2. Heat Reduction - A pack that handles hot climates relatively well 3. good features - Features make life easier. I am fairly new so most of my gear is bulky or heavy (or both) but the 70 + 10 Deuter is heavy plus I tend to overload it. The padding is great... but it is So Hot. I need a smaller and lighter weight pack. I live in Southeastern Texas so it is Unbearably Hot 9 months out of the year. A well designed pack makes for a more enjoyable trip. Also I am 6'4 (size 22.5 inch pack) so it can't be too short. Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated. The three packs I listed all excel in at least 2 of the three criteria Other pack ideas is good as well. (under $300) Thanks for all the help and advice!
Have you tried on the Osprey aether or atmos series? Those packs tend to be super comfy. When deciding on a pack comfort is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. Bells and whistles don't matter when you have a pack that just doesn't fit/ride well. Specs are important but trying on several bags and finding what's comfortable is key.
I ended up with a Atmos 50. I love it. Now I have a large pack (Deuter 70=10) for the big carry trips and a Atmos 50 for the lighter trips. If I could do it all over again, I would have just got the Atmos 65 for everything. My Atmos is the most awesome pack I have had on. The only difference between the 50 and the 65 is a tiny bit of weight and a side open option as well. It truly would be the one pack option for everything. I Love the Deuter but is is So Huge. I love the Atmos 50 but it is pretty small. The combo works great but so would just a Atmos 65. The one great thing about the Atmos 50 is since I love it so much, I force myself to go a smaller and lighter. Over all, this makes for a better hike anyway.
On your video...stop saying "ok" at the end of your sentences 🙂. It comes across as negative and condescending. Instead you can use the word "yes".....sounds more positive. Other than that....great video and very informative 👍
You are amazing. I’ve been binging your videos for over 3 hours now. So happy I found you. Never backpacked before. Very inexperienced. I’m learning a lot. A friend who doesn’t backpack but travels tried to tell me everything that’s negative and I should start small like 2 hours away. No thank you, I’ll take advice from a professional and do what I want to. She’s never even backpacked before. I’m putting my confidence in you and I feel like I can do it with the help of your videos
You are legit my newest favorite youtuber....
I went on my first hiking trip last year and Im really getting to love it, and trying to get my friends on board. you have taught me so so much. Your series ROCKS!!! Your like the KINGS of Hiking.
Thank you haha, I wish I was the King of Hiking I still run into issues just like everybody else. Grats on your first trip and good luck getting your buddies on board!
Great video, Man! I can't tell you how many packs I've bought over the years that just sit in the garage. The first thing I tell people before buying a pack, ask seasoned backpackers what they use. It helps narrow down the options so when they go into the store, they aren't overwhelmed.Then I tell them to avoid all of the hype about the newest technology in backpacks and just go try a few on at a time until they find the one they like.
So far I have watched all the videos up to the pack selection... THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your ideas, thoughts and recommendations. Some things are new to me others are reinforcing what I have read and done by error and trial. Simple to understand short videos keeps your attention and gives you plenty to think about.
New subscriber!
Thank you for breaking down everything into easily understandable bits. 🙂 The content was concise and very helpful.
i restarted backpacking 3 years ago and started with an osprey volt 75, way to big and i packed for my fears not for reality. i carried way to much junk i would never use.
this year i have switched to a ULA Ohn2.0 and love that pack. it is comfortable and has plenty of space while being quite a bit lighter than my volt.
i kept the volt as northern maine winters are cold and carrying extra layers and quilts takes up a bunch of space.
good info keep them comming
Great series! I too have the Exos 48 and love it! I recommended this pack to 2 of my buddies as well.... but keep in mind especially for beginners... the more your able to spend on gear... tent, sleep system, kitchen, etc... the smaller it will pack... my 2 buddies had to carry their tents on the outside of the pack due to less expensive gear because the 48 liter was just too small. Lesson here is the more your able to afford... the smaller it will pack and the lighter it will be!
Purchasing the Osprey Exos 48 is the best decision that I've made. Perfect fit and the back mesh ventilation helps a lot. I still use my 65 L pack for winter. I'm not sure if I can fit my winter gear into 48 Liters, but I'll at least give it a try next winter.
Like always nice series of videos very helpful. When I first started collecting gear I thought I may need I bought a Mountain Top pack 70L; now I know it is an overkill; but then right after I went with the super expensive Eberlestock system; got the Skycrane including rifle pack, sides and duffels, throw away about $1000 there because I was thinking then in a nice long hunting trip but the pack weight combine is over 10 pounds all by itself! ..well it is sitting there in my closet maybe one day it will have a purpose or my wife can sell it and recover some cash if I die before it could be used..then I started to realise going light was a key after I tried to hike the Frenchman Mountain trail here in Las Vegas with a camel back with about 23 pounds total just to test and had to stop before reaching half a mile..too steep the elevation, I was out of breath and my heart rate taxed to max; felt lightheaded and understood then I was doing it all wrong; after that have done few family camping out of the car then light hiking all went well but used day packs mostly, then got me the exxos 48 and also got another osprey 24L for day hikes like the still planned retake of the infamous Frenchman Mountain..then also have digged into Zpacks tent and pack and EE quilt for the fall to winter season but thinking lightweight as much as possible; still working in clothes choices; ordered a down jacket and thinking to order the OR Helium HD however I have a Columbia 3-1 shell system, so I don't know if that will be final. I was thinking to get the Zpacks rain gear but those are like another $500 bucks! There is no break for the poor backpacker if you want the light stuff!After all, it seems I had all wrong from the beginning and wasted lots of money on stuff not needed, another thing I bought from Amazon was the Goal Zero system expended like $700 on those and I do not see for the life of me taking it to a trip solo because if I go car camping my car has plenty of power to use! should have concentrated on what is needed and works first. I see people out there with regular conventional non light weight gear hiking and I know it is about the hike and the experience but the gear makes a hell of a difference as well as the level of preparedness. I have made mistakes choosing the gar, costly ones too but I guess it is all part of the learning curve. I could sell what I don't need but would lose cash value on otherwise new gear so I will keep it and maybe someday it would pay to have it.
I'm a big fan of that Exos. Looks great, carries great. If I wasn't so in love with my Granite Gear Crown I'd carry that exos.
We love all of your videos - thanks for sharing.
love this serie! great tips
I love Osprey packs!! So comfortabl! I wish I could get away with a smaller pack but with bear canisters required in the Sierras where I frequent I just can't do it. Those things are just so dang bulky!! haha
love that exos.. wish i could justify a new pack. just moded my volt 60(which is really about a 50 without the brain) into a roll top. good winter pack but too hot for summer for me. love the straps and suspension on the exos.
MAN! I am loving this series, thanks so much for doing this .... my only beef I have with this whole thing is: why do you say MAYsure, instead of MEAsure? Again, thanks for the series!
Pittsburgh thing I guess =P
very informative information. thanks for sharing
Great video. I learned a lot. Anyway, I'm wanting to get into this and I need a pack that will be comfortable for both hiking and mountain biking. I'm looking at the osprey stratos 24 but that might be too large for biking.
Another great video!
It's steve-o!!!
I want to start backpacking my self and these videos are great. Your best ones are outside. When in your living room I, just want to take a lighter to your flag in the background. Go Sharks, can't wait for the next video.
+Donavin Pettus yea damn those pens and their 4 stanley cups. Thanks for watching and that was an awesome series.
Great video! I'll definitely be catching up on this series. I'm looking for a good middle-of-the-road pack, and the Exos looks perfect for my needs.
I've had multiple spinal fusions, so the hip belt is probably the most important feature to keep me from injuring compromised muscles.
One question. What would your normal pack weight be with food and water for a 3 day trip?
New Subscriber here so hopefully its cool if comment on an old video. I just got back into the outdoors after taking 8 years off after I got out of the Army. I want to get into overnight/weekend hiking but I'm struggling with a few conflicting principals. I have a bunch of older stuff and hand me downs that I know I'll ultimately outgrow but I have now for free. The one thing I don't have is my pack. Should I spend the money on a good pack now knowing it wont be based on my future gear but hopefully be high enough quality to not require a quick upgrade or should i pick up a cheaper pack now and spend the money on building out my better gear before buying my 'forever' pack?
Always great to see comments from older videos. Though sometimes I shudder that people watch some of the really old ones.. I'm a big fan of the buy once, cry one strategy. I ended up buying my gear about 3 times before I got the stuff that I really needed. Now it's all about tweaking minor things.
Thanks to you I have nearly everything set up well, I just need an underquilt but I will wait till the cooler months to pick one up or when I have the requirement and or experiences under my belt to require one. Anyways I am traveling from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada to Dayton, Ohio. I will be travelling along 90 just passing Cleveland, south to the 71 through Columbus to Dayton and assume you may be able to suggest somewhere I can experience a one night hang and enjoy the Merican wilderness? I was going to go straight through on Sunday but thought it may be fun to leave today and hang one night so there will be less Sunday driving and some new hammockin' experiences...thanks!
+Steve Pike you could check out Lake vesuvius oh or dolly sods wv (might be a little far)
Thanks for the quick reply, but both of those places are 140+ miles south and out of my a little further than I want to take on the route to Ohio. I will be then driving Ohio, to Calais Maine, is there an app for finding great state parks on the way that you would suggest? Thanks again in advance...
+Steve Pike hmm. There might be but I would just use Google maps and see what's close to me usually forest areas/state parks are labeled. Then I will research and see if it's a place I would like to explore. Good luck. Hope you find something.
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I've enjoyed this beginner series so far. Picked up a few tips so far. Question for you: what thermometer did you have hanging from your pack in this video? Does it do the high/low for the day?
www.amazon.com/AcuRite-00315-Suction-Thermometer-White/dp/B004V1XJ7U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1466725882&sr=8-6&keywords=acurite+thermometer
direct sunlight throws off the reading by a ton so keep it in a pouch perhaps. it does the current, the high, and the low of a 24 hour period.
Love this series, definitely helping me get into backpacking. I have all my gear and have tried the osprey exos and love it, however they only had the large and I sized up as a medium for the pack so I have to wait until September for the store to get stock in.
I plan to do mainly 3 day hikes but would like the option to extend that to a week for some New Zealand and Tasmania trips, would you recommend me get the 58L variant of this pack for the added versatility? Cheers
I would recommend the 58L. I'm leaning toward purchasing one myself for the winter, when clothes take up a bit more space.
Yeah that's what I was thinking. Would rather have too much space than not enough. Thanks for the tip. keep up the solid work
0:52 what is that tear drop shaped thing hanging off your pack? It is on what looks like white paracord. You can see it again at 4:23. It looks like a buschnell gps point 3 but im not sure
Oh that's just an Acurite thermometer. I use it for my videos so I can show the low for the night.
Good advice.
I went to a local shop that is authorized to sell Osprey. Unfortunately the did not have the Exos but I got fitted and tried the Talon 44, which I really like and would like your thoughts on it for three season WBBB, Superfly, top quilt, under quilt hammock camping?
I was looking at the Talon when I was looking at the Exos, but I liked the AirSpeed suspension on the Exos better. The Talon can work though. If you got fitted and know the measurements the osprey sizing should be universal and you should still be able to order the Exos from amazon or REI if that's what you really want.
Love your videos. Just one question if you want/can answer this. I'm a busty girl, so is it ok for me to not be able to clip the sternum strap no matter what? I've tried different great packs, and so far none have been able to meet in the middle. Also the website pinterest has tons of great blogs/ideas for backpacking btw.
you could leave it off and just tighten your should straps down a bit more. Your hip belt is going to be the big thing to balance. Also maybe try raising the sternum strap up a bit.
Thank you for replying. The hip strap takes most the weight, so yay got that right. I was just worried that you had to use the sternum strap.
Would you recommend the 48L or something smaller for 3 day trips? I'm just getting into packing and camping with two girlfriends and I doubt we'll do more than three day trips for quite some time.
I'd recommend a 48L for everyone doing 3 day trips. By the time you are ready for longer trips you will have made upgrades to your gear to get it smaller and lighter and should have plenty of room for the extended food bag. Hope that helps and have fun!
what is the newest version of the Osprey Exos 48? I don't know if this video was made years ago and better models are now available
+romateutube still the exos. I made the video last year. RUclips videos have an upload date below the video. Just an FYI.
+romateutube oh I guess there isn't an upload date on mobile..
Hi, do you have a recommendation for a rain bag to cover the backpack?
Yes a black garbage bag inside your pack. Or a nyloflume bag. Trust me. Try it once and you will never go back to a rain cover again.
Would you recommend any other bags to look at in the price category? I'm thinking of the exos 38, but since it's getting kind of old I was wondering if I missed out on any newer/better bags.
Exos is still one of the most popular bags on the trail. Your next step after the exos would be a cottage vendor shop like ULA or Zpacks.
What size would you recommend for a family of 5 (kids ages 4, 2, and 4months) for a weekend trip? I will be babywearing the two younger kids and my husband plans to carry the pack. My 4 year old may carry a small kid pack as well.
I don't want to give you the wrong size, but you are probably looking at a 70L perhaps. Take your gear up to an outdoor store and shove it in a back to be sure.
I bought the osprey kestral 38 online. Its a very nice pack. But im worried its too small to do anything like an over night camp
I think the key is having access to water while backpacking
REI will let someone haul all their gear into the store to shove into potentially multiple backpacks?
Yes they will. You will have to see a store rep beforehand obviously.
Does Gary like the ohm? My husband just got the exos and im looking for one just as light but the lack of suspension on the ohm concerns me a little. I know it is very specific to ones body but which back would you choose for your girlfriend?
+Purplekoolaid Gary says he loves the ohm but there are certain things that he misses from the exos. Like the water bottle pockets being easily accessible. He said his backs sweats a little more on the ohm but not by much. I would go either way on which pack. I can't make the judgment on the ohm but I love the exos suspension.
Outdoor Adventures Thank you for your input. :)
Care to tell
Me how you like the exos over the atmos? Those where the two I was choosing between, I went with the exos because of the weight and I did indeed fit all my stuff just fine,m - but now my girlfriend is getting a bigger pack, and she's been looking at the Aura :) nice videos series i might add
Thanks. I like the Exos over the Atmos because the water bottle pockets are much easier to access, the hipbelt pockets are bigger, and the pack itself is lighter.
Here's my review on the Exos ruclips.net/video/pEOnGQbOOu4/видео.html
Question: if I am back packing with my wife I was gonna buy 65l for the both of us and she's gonna carry a 3day bag for littler items ( i.e. Food, cooking stuff and some other stuff ) is this a good idea or should we just buy two for the each of us
+Jeremie Trevino you can do it either way. But I'd recommend a smaller bag for both of you. And you possibly carrying the food in one bag.
Outdoor Adventures cool yea here is like a little backpack but I've used in the military for 3 or 4 days and she was gonna carry food and such and I was gonna carry the tent and sleep bags
What about external frame backpacks?
What is your opinion about A) ALPS OutdoorZ Commander & B) Kelty Trekker?
I have no experience with external frame packs. Sorry I don't want to give you bad information.
Ahmad Bagato we use external frame packs in the military. if you get one thats sized for you maybe it'll be different. From my experience they are clunky and uncomfortable I wish we could use the osprey for our rucks.
The external packs are used a lot for hunting because you take the outer pack off and use the frame to pack your meat from your animal and hike it out. External packs are pretty much mandatory for hauling out 50+lbs of meat.
I've used a borrowed Kelty trekker a couple times before and it was fairly comfortable, but it seemed to me that the full frame added a bit of excess weight vs. My pack, which just has 2 light-weight internal frame rails.
I Need advice from Everyone who has commented on this subject or for that matter, Anyone with an informed opinion on this.
I have mostly narrowed by next (smaller and lightwieght) pack down to
Exos 48 or 58 (2.4 vs 2.49 pound difference)
Altos 50 or a 65 ((4.48 vs 4.92)
OR A Granite Gear .... Maybe a Crown VC 60 (2.4 weight)
Here is the concerns and criteria.
1. Comfort - A pack that is comfortable and rides well
2. Heat Reduction - A pack that handles hot climates relatively well
3. good features - Features make life easier.
I am fairly new so most of my gear is bulky or heavy (or both) but the 70 + 10 Deuter is heavy plus I tend to overload it. The padding is great... but it is So Hot.
I need a smaller and lighter weight pack.
I live in Southeastern Texas so it is Unbearably Hot 9 months out of the year.
A well designed pack makes for a more enjoyable trip.
Also I am 6'4 (size 22.5 inch pack) so it can't be too short.
Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.
The three packs I listed all excel in at least 2 of the three criteria
Other pack ideas is good as well. (under $300)
Thanks for all the help and advice!
Have you tried on the Osprey aether or atmos series? Those packs tend to be super comfy. When deciding on a pack comfort is THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. Bells and whistles don't matter when you have a pack that just doesn't fit/ride well. Specs are important but trying on several bags and finding what's comfortable is key.
I ended up with a Atmos 50. I love it. Now I have a large pack (Deuter 70=10) for the big carry trips and a Atmos 50 for the lighter trips. If I could do it all over again, I would have just got the Atmos 65 for everything. My Atmos is the most awesome pack I have had on. The only difference between the 50 and the 65 is a tiny bit of weight and a side open option as well. It truly would be the one pack option for everything. I Love the Deuter but is is So Huge. I love the Atmos 50 but it is pretty small. The combo works great but so would just a Atmos 65.
The one great thing about the Atmos 50 is since I love it so much, I force myself to go a smaller and lighter. Over all, this makes for a better hike anyway.
No reason to get a 70L pack? But I love all 5+ pounds in my Osprey Aether 70. It does offer a great suspension though.
I’m a tactical MOLLE guy all around.
In the last video, you wore the exact same thing lol 😅
+MosesGamer I probably shot them the same day lol
Bruh that's not 45. Great video though
On your video...stop saying "ok" at the end of your sentences 🙂. It comes across as negative and condescending. Instead you can use the word "yes".....sounds more positive. Other than that....great video and very informative 👍