Osprey Exos 58 Backpack vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack
Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.
Lightweight ventilated backpack with AirSpeed suspended mesh back panel. Floating top lid, large front pocket. Great all-day comfort for summer hikes.
Check price Full details →60L ultralight backpack at just 895g (31.5oz) with carbon fiber frame, full suspension system, and comfortable hip belt for multi-day trips.
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Osprey Exos 58 Backpack vs Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack: which should you buy?
If saving weight is your priority, the Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack wins — at 895 g it is 381 g (30%) lighter than the Osprey Exos 58 Backpack (1,276 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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