I have the Exos 58 and I love it! My first trip with it was this last weekend. I was closer to 40 lbs. and it was still comfy and carried almost as well as my Atmos 65 AG.
Didnt initially need a 58, but backpacking with kids, im fine being the mule. Was jealous of my sons mystery ranch but it carries heavy, so i tried out the exos. Just used this for the first time over the weekend and didn't even notice the bottom water access until your video. Great review.
Awesome review! This bag appeared on my radar when the one I was looking for Neve Gear Wallaby was on back order. Thank you for the detailed review and for highlighting the waist strap feature as I was looking for an answer on that.
@@MFRiley it's built better and carries the same weight better and makes the load feel lighter, also the back panel as got better ventilation and is adjustable torso on the Exos. The Focal is 100 grams lighter and the side pockets slightly better but that's about all its got going for it over the Exos in my opinion.
Just bought this pack on 5/19/23. Thank you so much for the review! Didn’t realize all those features. What size/type of watter bladder would you recommend?
I agree but some people don’t go for only one day and want a pack wide enough to be able to carry bear canister inside which is why the 58. And 35 lbs can be lot of stuff
