Osprey Exos 48 vs Zpacks Nero Classic

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

Zpacks Nero Classic is the lighter option — 979 g lighter than the Osprey Exos 48 (76% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.

Spec	Osprey Exos 48	Zpacks Nero Classic
Weight	1,280 g · 1.280 kg · 2.82 lb	301 g · 0.301 kg · 0.66 lb
Brand	Osprey	Zpacks
Category	Backpack	Backpack

Osprey Exos 48

1,280 g

Lightweight 48L thru-hiking pack with excellent ventilation.

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Zpacks Nero Classic

301 g

Minimalist frameless DCF daypack ideal for ultralight hikers keeping baseweight under 10 lbs. Features roll-top closure and water-resistant Dyneema construction...

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Osprey Exos 48 vs Zpacks Nero Classic: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Zpacks Nero Classic wins — at 301 g it is 979 g (76%) lighter than the Osprey Exos 48 (1,280 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.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest backpack page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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