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Osprey Packs Exposure 50 Backpack by Osprey Packs [Backpacking Packs]

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	Osprey Packs Exposure 50 Backpack: A suspension that's up to the task for carrying dense loads of mountaineering hardware. by Osprey Packs More Info

Product Description: Osprey Packs Exposure 50 Backpack by Osprey Packs 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.
Product Details for Osprey Packs Exposure 50 Backpack Key fabrics: 210 denier broken twill Cordura high tenacity nylon, 210 x 420 denier ripstop nylon, 500 denier Cordura@reg; high tenacity nylon HDPE framesheet with 7001 / 6005 aluminum alloy tubing frame also forms a head cavity Thermoformed backpanel Floating top pocket with under-lid rope tie-ins Removable Custom Molded hipbelt with ErgoPull technology and gear loops StretchComfort shoulder harness with rescue whistle 3-point haul system Internal red daisy chain for easy gear organization Internal hydration pocket will accommodate most 2-3 liter bladders Shovel wing and leashless tool holsters Front tool handle tie-off Straightjacket compression system secures a snowboard and keeps loads from shifting Wand, picket, etc. side pocket Front hypalon crampon patch with bungee attachment and ice tool buffer Osprey Excessory compatible Hypalon reinforced side ski carry straps Capacity: 2,800 cu. in. (47 l) in small, 3,000 cu. in. (50 l) in medium, 3,200 cu. in. (53 l) in large Weight: 3 lbs. 11 oz. (1.67 kgs.) in small, 3 lbs. 15 oz. (1.79 kgs.) in medium, 4 lbs. 3 oz. (1.90 kgs.) in large Product Info: backpacks,backpacking packs,osprey packs,exposure 50 backpack