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Osprey Aether 65 vs Osprey Exos 38

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

No winner on weight yet. The recorded weights have not both been verified on the same basis. Size, included parts and single-item versus pair weights can differ. Check the linked sources before choosing a replacement.

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Spec Osprey Aether 65 Osprey Exos 38
Weight 2,210 g · 2.210 kg · 4.87 lb 1,190 g · 1.190 kg · 2.62 lb
Brand Osprey Osprey
Category Backpack Backpack
Osprey Aether 65
2,210 g

Heavy-load backpacking pack with Fit-on-the-Fly adjustable harness and hipbelt and an AirScape backpanel for extended trips.

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Osprey Exos 38
1,190 g

Ultralight ventilated multi-day pack with AirSpeed suspended mesh backpanel and removable top lid for fast-and-light backpacking.

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Osprey Aether 65 vs Osprey Exos 38: which should you buy?

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