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Osprey Exos 48 vs 58

Last updated: June 8, 2022 by Canberk Koksal

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Exos 58. 

We will get to compare Exos 48 vs 58. 

But before we do that, in order for you to be able to compare and then choose between them correctly, you must first understand how Exos/Eja packs are positioned in Osprey's entire ocean of backpacks. 

That said, if you'd like to hear a short answer from me, then here it is: 

I'd recommend you to make your decision around trip length. Get the Exos 48 for backpacking trips of 3 days tops and the 58 for 5 days tops. There's no difference between them rather than the volume. 

Now let's get to the bolts and nuts. 

Is Exos really the line you're looking for?

I want you to read this because Exos appeals to a rather narrower percentage of audience.

  • #A sidenote here: REI's backpack capacity chart is GOLD. Highly recommend you to check it out before you read any further. 
Along with Levity/Lumina, Exos/Eja line is Osprey's one of two light backpacking backpack lines. 

The former is lighter (and hence, the lightest), whereas the latter is equipped with more organizational features and is more durable; at the expense of some weight (around 0.6 lbs (270 grams), depending on selected size). So, Exos/Eja is positioned closer to a typical backpack anatomy. 

Exos 48. 

If this design intention doesn't really respond to your own needs and desires, or in other words, if you don't pack ultralight gear but typical stuff; then you should probably stop reading and forget about getting either of Exos/Eja 48 and 58. 

  • Related Data Set: Osprey's All Backpacking Backpacks
  • Bold are my top picks for each group (based on trip length).
  • If you tend to pack more or less than the average person, then shift the trip length values accordingly.
  • If you're planning to get either one of them, I'd also highly recommend you to check out Osprey's own PackFinder tool as well.

To see the full table and my top picks, visit my post Best Osprey Hiking Backpacks. 

Rotate your phone sideways for a better table display.

 

Comfort

Features & Organization

Weight (M Size)


Trip Length: 7+ nights [>90 L]

Xenith 105 (Men's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

10/10

10/10

5.78 lbs

Cell

Trip Length: 5-7 nights [75 - 90 L]

Xenith 88 (Men's)

Xena 85 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

10/10

10/10

5.61 lbs

Aether AG 85 (Men's)

Ariel AG 75 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

8/10

9/10

5.37 lbs

Cell

Trip Length: 2-5 nights [55 - 75 L]

Sweet spot. Versatile picks.

Atmos AG 65 (Men's)

Aura AG 65 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

10/10

8/10

4.56 lbs

Xenith 75 (Men's)

Xena 70 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

9/10

10/10

5.56 lbs

Volt 75 (Men's)

Viva 65 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

8/10

6/10

4.3 lbs

Aether PRO 70 (Men's)

Ariel PRO 65 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

10/10

4/10

3.94 lbs

Aether AG 70 (Men's)

Ariel AG 65 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

9/10

9/10

5.21 lbs

Aether AG 60 (Men's)

Ariel AG 55 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

9/10

9/10

5.15 lbs

Volt 60 (Men's)

[PDF Manual]

8/10

6/10

4.3 lbs

Rook 65 (Men's)

Renn 65 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

6/10

5/10

3.52 lbs

Levity 60 (Men's)

Lumina 60 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

8/10

4/10

1.95 lbs

Exos 58 (Men's)

Eja 58 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

7/10

4/10

2.58 lbs

Cell

Trip Length: 1-3 nights [45 - 55 L]

Atmos AG 50 (Men's)

Aura AG 50 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

9/10

7/10

4.21 lbs

Kestrel 48 (Men's)

Kyte 46 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

[Read my review]

8/10

8/10

3.59 lbs

Stratos 50 (Men's)

Sirrus 50 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

8/10

8/10

3.68 lbs

Levity 45 (Men's)

Lumina 45 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

8/10

4/10

1.85 lbs

Exos 48 (Men's)

Eja 48 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

7/10

4/10

2.57 lbs

Rook 50 (Men's)

Renn 50 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

6/10

6/10

3.49 lbs

Viva 50 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

8/10

6/10

4.02 lbs

Cell

Trip Length: 0-1 nights [<45 L]

Kestrel 38 (Men's)

Kyte 36 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

[Read my review]

8/10

8/10

3.40 lbs

Stratos 36 (Men's)

Sirrus 36 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

8/10

8/10

3.30 lbs

Talon 44 (Men's)

Tempest 40 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

8/10

6/10

2.44 lbs

Talon 33 (Men's)

Tempest 30 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

9/10

5/10

2.02 lbs

Exos 38 (Men's)

Eja 38 (Women's)

[PDF Manual]

[Read my review]

8/10

4/10

2.48 lbs

If you're interested in getting a travel backpack, check out my Osprey's top travel backpacks post. 

Because I'm 100% sure there's another Osprey Backpack out there that responds perfectly even to the narrowest type of audience. They niche down to so many purposes it might actually freak you out. 

So if you aren't an ultralighter, I'd recommend you to check out my Osprey Exos vs Atmos post.

If you are an ultralighter, though; then keep reading. 

Volume: Should you get the 48 or 58? 

Exos 58. 

38 is too small for backpacking anyway - only day hiking. 

Exos is rather a streamlined piece:

  • Consists of main compartment only (no sleeping compartment), 
  • Offers top access only (no bottom or mid access), 
  • Only 3 exterior pockets, 
  • Lid can be removed to save some weight. 

There's no difference between 48 and 58 rather than volume. 

And most of that volume is carried out within the main compartments of each pack. 

Which means that they aren't one of those packs trying to trick you into believing they're actually larger than they really are by putting their large pockets into play to exaggerate their technical specs section. 

Load capability ranges of these packs are also the same: 20-40 lbs. If you try to push this further, you will notice better results with the 58 due to its larger frame, though. 

Like I said earlier into the post, get the Exos 48 for backpacking trips of 3 days tops and the 58 for 5 days tops. 

If you aren't an ultralighter, I wouldn't recommend you to get either of them and instead to check out my Osprey Exos vs Atmos post. 


I hope this post was helpful for you to learn more about the backpack(s) in your mind.

Feel free to ask me any questions or provide feedback and I'll be happy to respond in the comment section below.

Guide: Backpacks

Start here:

  • Best Osprey Hiking Backpacks: My Top Picks
  • Best Osprey Travel Backpacks: My Top Picks

Complete list:

Backpacking Backpacks

  • Osprey Atmos AG 50
  • Osprey Atmos AG 65
  • Osprey Aura AG 50
  • Osprey Aura AG 65
  • Osprey Aether AG 60
  • Osprey Aether AG 70
  • Osprey Aether AG 85
  • Osprey Aether PRO 70
  • Osprey Ariel AG 55
  • Osprey Ariel AG 65
  • Osprey Ariel AG 75
  • Osprey Ariel PRO 65
  • Osprey Xenith 75, 88 & 105
  • Gregory Baltoro 65, 75, 85, 95 PRO
  • Osprey Kestrel 38
  • Osprey Kestrel 48
  • Osprey Kyte 36
  • Osprey Kyte 46
  • Kelty Redwing 50
  • Teton Sports Scout 3400

Light Backpacking Backpacks

  • Osprey Talon 22
  • Osprey Talon 33
  • Osprey Talon 44
  • Osprey Exos 48
  • Osprey Exos 58
  • Osprey Stratos 24
  • Osprey Stratos 34
  • Osprey Stratos 36
  • Osprey Stratos 50

Travel Backpacks

  • Osprey Farpoint 40
  • Osprey Farpoint 55
  • Osprey Farpoint 70
  • Osprey Porter 46
  • Osprey Sojourn 45
  • eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
  • Best Carry-on Backpacks

Hydration Backpacks

  • Osprey Raptor 10
  • Osprey Raptor 14


Thank you for reading.

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