Osprey Exposure 50

Osprey Exposure 50 – Designed for those who are vertically inclined.

This amazingly lightweight pack can hold its share of gear no problem. Designed for weekend long sking, snowboarding, and ice climbing trips; the Osprey Exposure 50 can carry heavy loads of all sorts of gear. No matter what your outdoor winter activity is, there is a spot for your gear somewhere on the Osprey Exposure 50.

While the Osprey Exposure 50 may only have a simple top loading design, there are plenty of well thought out features for organizing yoru gear. For example, below the floating top ocket there are rope tie ins to secure coiled rope. This helps keep the rope secure and prevents it from shifting around. The Osprey Exposure 50 also has system in place for carrying skis, snowboards, snow shovel, ice axe, and climbing gear.

The Osprey Exposure 50 suspension system is composed of contoured and tapered aluminum tubing frame with a HDPE framesheet. The lightweight, but powerful shoulder strap and wasit belt system help shed ounces off the pack, but not on comfort.

The quick & dirty:

Where you can get one:
Amazon: $188

Why the rock:

• Material: 210 twill, 210 x 420 ripstop nylon
• Volume: 3000cu in
• Suspension: Padded shoulder and waist-belt
• Back Panel: ThermoMolded form
• Hydration Compatible: Yes
• Access Types: Top
• Gear Loops: 2 on waist-belt
• External Pockets: 1 side pocket
• Snowboard Carry: Yes
• Ski Carry: Yes
• Weight: 3lb 10oz

Why it bites:

• Lack of pockets

Seat-of-the-pants rating: 8 out of 10

If you are an outdoor enthusiast with a love for technical, cold weather activities, the Osprey Exposure 50 is what you need. Its feature to weight ratio isn’t something to be overlooked.

Looking to buy? Check out these sites:
Amazon: $188