re: Which camping backpack should I buy?

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he 48 is "barely" over 2 but the 58 isn't. In the backpacking world 6 to 8 ounces is a lot.

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true, but Osprey advertises the 58 as just over 2lbs if you cut it down to bare minimum. i thought that was odd. i guess they are saying to cut off extra straps etc (which i've done but seems odd for the manufacturer to say that on the first page of their site for the pack):

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Weighing in at a mere 2.05 pounds when stripped down to the bare bones, the Osprey Exos 58 is made for minimalists. Everything about this pack is light and fast starting with the mesh Airspeed™ Suspension that stabilizes the load and simultaneously provides maximum airflow for high-output ventilation. An ExoForm™ hipbelt and shoulder harness combine for all-day carrying comfort.

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