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Gregory Optic 48 vs Osprey Exos 58

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Gregory Optic 48 is the lighter option — 50 g lighter than the Osprey Exos 58 (4% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Gregory Optic 48 Osprey Exos 58
Weight 1,370 g · 1.370 kg · 3.02 lb 1,420 g · 1.420 kg · 3.13 lb
Brand Gregory Osprey
Category Backpack Backpack
Gregory Optic 48
1,370 g

Lightweight 48L trail pack with suspended mesh back panel.

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Osprey Exos 58
1,420 g

Lightweight 58L pack designed for fast-and-light hiking.

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Gregory Optic 48 vs Osprey Exos 58: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Gregory Optic 48 wins — at 1,370 g it is 50 g (4%) lighter than the Osprey Exos 58 (1,420 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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