Osprey Exposure 50
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Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users
Description
The Exposure 50 is an internal frame backpack made by Osprey. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Osprey Exposure 50 Pack (Spring 2008) Ski and snowboard in the backcountry with all the features you would expect from the Exposure 50 Pack by Osprey. The Osprey Exposure 50 Pack is for the hard core snow addicts.New for Fall 2005, the Exposure Series has been designed to meet the needs of the vertically inclined. Osprey has developed these packs under the guidance of extensive feedback and testing, and it shows. These packs are strong and lightweight. They carry with the superb comfort Osprey is known for. They are well featured but not gadgety. They are streamlined and aesthetically pleasing. Finally, Osprey's Exposure CM* hipbelt brings the technology of custom heat molding to a lightweight ultra-comfortable hipbelt. Combined with three torso sizes Osprey has built climbing packs that fit - no matter what your build is. Specifications Small: Volume cu.in./liters: 2800/47. Medium: Volume cu.in/liters: 3000/50. Weight: 3lb10ozs/1.64 kgs. Large: Volume cu.in./liters: 3200/53. Key Features: Removable Exposure CM* hipbelt StretchComfort harness with rescue whistle Floating top pocket with rope tie-ins Internal daisy chain Hydration and Excessory compatible Haul point system StraightJacket compression Hypalon reinforced side ski carry straps Ice tool holsters / shovel wing Front hypalon crampon and ice tool buffer Front tool handle tie-off and daisy chain Side pockets Contoured 7075 / 6005 AL tubing frame with HDPE framesheet Fabrics: 210 twill and 210 x 420 ripstopProtect your pack with the Airporter LZ or Raincover"
From Backcountry.com:
"Built with ice climbing and mountaineering in mind, the Osprey Exposure 50 is a lightweight backpack with exactly the features you need. The suspension in this top-loading pack is a combination of an aluminum alloy tubing frame and a tapered framesheet that allows you to carry heavy loads without resorting to a heavy pack. The Exposure is ready for a weekend of winter adventure thanks to a crampon patch and ice tool holders that accept the new breed of leashless tools as well as conventional shafts. What really sets the Exposure apart is the heat moldable CM waistbelt that can be formed to fit your hips perfectly. There is enough suffering in the alpine world. Your pack shouldn't add to it."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Perfectly suited for gear-intensive technical climbs and ski mountaineering trips, the Osprey Exposure 50 backpack comfortably carries loads of 55 to 60 pounds. For a relatively small pack this is a rather amazing feat, accomplished by a lightweight yet exceedingly strong suspension system composed of a tapered HDPE framesheet with a 7001 aluminum alloy tubing perimeter with an 6005 aluminum alloy head cup extension. And to further reduce the weight, Osprey made a series of circular cutouts in the framesheet. Over the top of the framesheet a thermoformed backpanel offers luxurious contact with the climber's back and a heat moldable hipbelt disperses the weight throughout the hips, taking the edge off lengthy load hauls to the base of climbs. Although the Osprey Exposure 50 backpack has a simple top loading design, the innovative features, in addition to the suspension system, are well thought out and all have a practical use. For example, on either side of the main pack bag, just below the floating top pocket, rope tie-ins secure a coiled rope so it rides without shifting back and forth. Other examples include an internal hydration bladder pocket, and a straightjacket compression system that allows shredding alpinist the ability to carry a snowboard on the Osprey Exposure 50 backpack. Of the four packs in the Osprey Exposure series, only the Exposure 50 offers a crampon patch and its also cleverly equipped to carry skis, a snow shovel, wands, pickets, and ice tools. The custom moldable hipbelt even has gear loops for convenient access to climbing hardware."
From REI:
"Developed for weekend ski descents and ice climbing, the lightweight Exposure 50 has plenty of room and the superb comfort Osprey® is known for. Custom-fitting foam technology in removable Exposure hipbelts allows heat-molding for a custom fit. Osprey's certified Custom Molding available in most stores—check your local REI store for a custom hipbelt molding oven. StretchComfort shoulder harness provides superb carry comfort; rescue whistle is incorporated into sternum-strap buckle. Lightweight suspension consists of contoured and tapered aluminum tubing frame with an HDPE framesheet. Low-profile, integrated ice tool harness/shovel wing easily accommodates leashless ice tools. ErgoPull hipbelt closure provides extra cinching leverage, drawing tension along top and bottom not through the center, relieving hipbone pressure. StraightJacket compression wings let you securely compress the contents of the pack whether full or nearly empty, without sag or load distortion. Internal pocket holds a 2-3 liter hydration reservoir (sold separately) for hands-free drinking on the go. Internal hanging daisy chain allows easy gear organization without excessive pockets. Front attachment points for crampon pocket or Osprey Excessories for added capacity (sold separately). Rope tie-ins for hauling gear are located underneath the removable floating top pocket. Side ski carry straps are reinforced with Hypalon®, while the Hypalon-reinforced crampon patch on front of pack safely carrys the sharp stuff."
User Reviews
Men's Exposure 50
Reviewed by JD, Mar 26, 2007
Men's Exposure 50
Reviewed by Dizieball, Dec 07, 2006
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Exposure 50 at 5 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Moosejaw | Exposure 50 Pack (Spring 2008) | $189.00 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Exposure 50 Backpack - 2800-3200 cu in | $188.95 | Buy Now |
 Altrec Outdoors | Exposure 50 Backpack | $170.97 | Buy Now |
 REI | Exposure 50 Pack | $189.00 | Buy Now |
 US Outdoor Store | Exposure 50 | $139.95 | Buy Now |
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