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The Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack is a midrange backpacking backpack that comes in three sizes (S, M, L), while the Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack is a midrange backpacking backpack that comes in two sizes (S/M, M/L).
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| Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack | Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack | |
| MSRP | $200.00 | $180.00 |
| Shop Online | $200.00 at REI | $180.00 at REI |
| Best Used For | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Weight |
S: 2 lbs. 8.8 oz. M: 2 lbs. 9.1 oz. L: 2 lbs. 9.6 oz. |
S/M: 3 lbs. 7 oz. M/L: 3 lbs. 9.4 oz. |
| Volume |
S: 45 liters M: 48 liters L: 51 liters |
S/M: 46 liters M/L: 48 liters |
| Gender | Men's | Men's |
| Fit - Waist | S: 24 - 45 inches, M: 27 - 48 inches, L: 29 - 55 inches | M/L: 28-50 inches, S/M: 26-45 inches |
| Dimensions | 31 x 16 x 13 inches | M/L: 30 x 13 x 13 inches, S/M: 30 x 13 x 13 inches |
| Sizes | S, M, L | S/M, M/L |
| Colors | Blaze Black, Tunnel Green | Picholine Green, Black |
| Materials | 100-denier high-tenacity nylon/210-denier high-tenacity nylon | 210-denier x 630-denier nylon dobby/500-denier nylon packcloth |
| Description | Do you daydream about hiking through meadows dotted with wildflowers? Made for quick overnights and long thru-hikes alike, the Osprey Exos 48 pack is your ultralight ticket to the great outdoors. | Carry your gear off the beaten path and into the rugged backcountry with the help of the men's Osprey Kestrel 48 pack. This versatile pack is ready for any and all of your outdoor adventures. |
Weight
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The lightest version of the Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack weighs 14.2 ounces less than the lighest version of the Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack.
Price vs. Weight
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Volume
The smallest size Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack holds 1 liters less than the smallest size of the Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack.
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Price vs. Volume
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Load Range
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Where to Buy
At the time of publishing, the Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack retails for $20 more than the Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack on REI.com.
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| Osprey Men's Exos 48 Pack | Osprey Men's Kestrel 48 Pack | |
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| REI | $200.00 | $180.00 |
| Backcountry | $199.95 | $179.95 |
| Osprey | $200.00 | $180.00 |
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