Gear Review
Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack - 3300-3700cu in
It squeaks!
By sed4707703
Ranked #175 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 15, 2011
I bought this backpack and also the smaller version, Exos 46 to compare. They are both good although I feel the bigger load possible in the 58 puts too much strain on the thin harness and hipbelt, also pulls it more back (more pressure on your shoulders).
My only complaint with both - and a big one: the frame squeaks! The stretch material attached to the frame squeaks when it moves - which it does with every step, at least for me. Is it really just me? Some specific posture and way of walking? I am quite surprised that after searching the web I haven't found any single reference to this. And it's really annoying after a while, I can tell you (unles you hike constantly past rushing waters and waterfalls, that is:-))
Anybody having this problem? Possible remedy (waxing the frame, etc.)? I don't want to have to return those otherwise great packs. Jiri, male 6'3'', 34'', both L size packs.
View Details: Osprey Packs Exos 58 Backpack - 3300-3700cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon shadow check (70D x 100D), ripstop nylon
- Support/Suspension:
- T-6061 aluminum stays, tensioned mesh back
- Shoulder Straps:
- Biostretch harness
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, Biostretch, , perforated foam
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 2 front zippered, 1 front, 2 side, 2 waist
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- no
- Weight:
- (small) 1040 g, (medium) 1050 g, (large) 1160 g
- Volume:
- (small) 55 L, (medium) 58 L, (large) 61 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: March 20, 2012 By: Cecil E
For me it does not squeak as much as it "groans"
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Just got back from the Olympic peninsula went with a friend who had this same problem for a while. I noticed that the way he had routed the drink tube from his hydration bladder made it squeak. It was under a small strap instead of over it. That made the difference.
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I heard about the squeaking problem at PCT Trail Days this past weekend. Saw a lot of these packs on the PCT this year though.
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