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Posted: 8/21/2017 6:49:18 PM EDT

I need a pack for an upcoming trip. I am going on a 7 day hike in the Pyrenees. Only need to carry essentials for the day. Food, water, rain gear, first aid, maybe trekking poles, other odds and ends. 10-15 miles per day less than 2000' of elevation but not sure how much change up & down per day. So really a light duty hike. I want to buy a new pack and want it to be light and as cool as possible. I naturally run hot, I am overweight, and I want to be as cool as possible. Weather looks to be 80-85 this time of year.

I looked at the Osprey Exos pack today. Super light, completely separated from my back via a trampoline suspension. I don't think I can find a cooler pack. It fit my fat arse very well (size medium) which I didn't expect. It looks like I can get a 58L and 48L which are complete overkill but can be cin down to be quite small. The 38L is 2" narrower which concerns me since I like the fit at the width I tried on the 58L. I want this pack to double as my airline carry on for this trip too. Any thoughts on this pack or others that suit my needs?

Posted: 8/21/2017 6:53:05 PM EDT

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I hunt with a Kuiu.

Posted: 8/21/2017 6:56:31 PM EDT

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Same here.

But most he backpackers here seem to love osprey. I wouldn't say kuiu unless you're taking 100 pounds several miles.

Posted: 8/21/2017 6:57:22 PM EDT

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The Exos is a great pack. I have a 48L - that's the size to get IMO. I've taken it on 5 day, 70mi trips with all my gear. Not sure about airline sizing.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:03:31 PM EDT

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Sounds like you need a 38-40 liters max.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:09:26 PM EDT

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Osprey Exos 48 would be a fine choice.

I'm a huge fan of Osprey, but I am in excellent shape and go backpacking a lot.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:16:32 PM EDT

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I own four Osprey packs. Backpacking one is Atmos 65. Get one.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:19:20 PM EDT

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that's a lot of water

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:25:45 PM EDT

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I have an Exos 58. Love the pack so much it's going to be my pack for the JMT next year. The mesh allows for a ton of airflow so your back doesn't get soaking wet with sweat.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:52:45 PM EDT

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But most he backpackers here seem to love osprey. I wouldn't say kuiu unless you're taking 100 pounds several miles.

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Those packs seem better suited to packing out an elk. I won't be carrying more than 20-30lbs in this pack. Also carrying anything hunting related will scare the euro corporate types I will be with. In other words my Badlands pack would work but I would stick out like a sore thumb.

Posted: 8/21/2017 7:54:59 PM EDT

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What was "all your gear"? Tent, pad, stove?

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:03:04 PM EDT

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How u gonna hike 10-15 miles a day if you're yuge?

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:06:37 PM EDT

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I put an Oprey pack through heavy use for a few years (hiking at work). I am pretty sold on them.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:10:26 PM EDT

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Competitive nature, tenacity, and a strong foundation.

I'll live. I might be sweating like a pig but I'll be first up the hill!!!! I'm more worried about how I am going to get my bourbon to camp each night. A week without the good stuff sounds like torture!

It's hard to find bourbon, ice, or deodorant in Europe.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:15:01 PM EDT

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Competitive nature, tenacity, and a strong foundation.

I'll live. I might be sweating like a pig but I'll be first up the hill!!!! I'm more worried about how I am going to get my bourbon to camp each night. A week without the good stuff sounds like torture!

It's hard to find bourbon, ice, or deodorant in Europe.

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Murica'

Good for u brother

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:16:59 PM EDT

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Osprey packs are great - strong and light. Good choice.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:34:11 PM EDT

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GD right!!!!! That would have been a great one word response.
I think I'll bring my hat and fire up the Euro snowflakes.

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Off to put the kiddos to bed. I'll check back in an hour or so.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:42:13 PM EDT

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The Exos is a great pack. I have a 48L - that's the size to get IMO. I've taken it on 5 day, 70mi trips with all my gear. Not sure about airline sizing.

What was "all your gear"? Tent, pad, stove?

Tent, pad, sleeping bag, cook kit, summer clothes, rain gear, water filter setup, 6.5days of food, and 2L of water. Everything you need to survive, basically. Came in at 27lbs with water, I wouldn't carry much more than that.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:45:41 PM EDT

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FYI - an updated version of the Exos, a female-specific version, and an ultralight version are coming out this fall. Their features are probably more tailored to the long distance hiker crowd, though.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:46:34 PM EDT

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Tent, pad, sleeping bag, cook kit, summer clothes, rain gear, water filter setup, 6.5days of food, and 2L of water. Everything you need to survive, basically. Came in at 27lbs with water, I wouldn't carry much more than that.

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Thank you! That helps. I'll be carrying much less than that on this trip but I would like the pack to be useful on future (more extensive) trips. I am going to find a place to try on the 38L, if it fits like the 58L in the width, I am going to do that. If not, I am going with the 48L.

Posted: 8/21/2017 8:52:30 PM EDT

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I have an Atmos that is getting pretty ragged but it's close to 10 years old. Did the Long trail twice and countless other shorter trips. Canoe trips, hunting, and if course straight up backpacking.

4 day trip a few weeks ago

Posted: 8/21/2017 9:38:50 PM EDT

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I have an Atmos that is getting pretty ragged but it's close to 10 years old. Did the Long trail twice and countless other shorter trips. Canoe trips, hunting, and if course straight up backpacking.

4 day trip a few weeks ago

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What size/capacity?