Medium-sized backpacks that you should not miss this season 2018 [For hiking and fast packing]
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
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Topic 3: Also pay attention to the lightweight models that big brands have been working on seriously
Osprey Exos 38
This season's Osprey, which has been a classic all-around lightweight pack, has been updated with its overwhelming comfort and reasonable features that can be reached in places that are easy to take your eyes off every year. The first major change was the form. The new Exos has a much wider width, and the bottom has been lifted up and the center of gravity has been moved to the top, which appears to have increased the stability of the load on the lower back. Another thing is the latest mesh back panel that seamlessly covers the back, shoulder and hip belt, making it more comfortable to wear and breathable. However, many of the small pockets on the outside have been omitted, which is a shame, but the basic ease of use remains the same. The new Exos has been made more comfortable and stable despite its overwhelming lightness, and is more accessible to light users, and is now even more complete than ever, so there is no need to consider it a special ultra light. The female model is Eija.
Osprey Levity 45
This is the model that is the most surprising surprise for Osprey this season. Osprey has finally announced the ultra-light backpack for ultra-light hikers of 45L and 800g, making it surprisingly light for the UL Garage brand. However, this does not mean that it is only a mass product manufacturer, so it has been made lighter without any problems. The latest material, NanoFly™, is lightweight and wear-resistant, ensures durability while maintaining its lightweight yet durable, and the aluminum frame and seamless mesh trampoline structure provide excellent comfort, breathability and cushioning. Large mesh pockets are placed on the front and both sides of the outer front, making it easy to store. Rather than a technical climbing trekking, it will definitely fit into a style where you repeatedly go up and down and through hiking for long distances and long periods. The female model is Lumina.
GREGORY Optic 48
Even Gregory has announced the Ultra Light model as a new release for this season. It may not be that light, but it is still the lightest of the company's lightest weight of 1.2kg. Gregory is well-known for its unique fit philosophy for its overwhelming comfort, so despite its lightweight model, the luxurious carrying experience, with its shoulder strap and hip belt, as always, and the back panel with excellent fit and breathability, is impressive. The high quality of the fine parts that are familiar to Gregory, such as the stowe for storing sunglasses, highly elastic and durable mesh pockets, and highly maneuverable zippers and buckles, is still there, allowing you to enjoy thru-hiking with a lightweight backpack with confidence.
THE NORTH FACE FP Hybrid 40
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The North Face fast packing model, the FP Hybrid 40 , is the only model introduced this time, with its roots in trail running models, and in that sense it is a little different in terms of comfort and ease of use. What's really different about this is that it uses a wide range of vest-shaped shoulder harnesses and is a type that is carried on the upper back. That said, the weight is quite large with a capacity of 40L, so hip belts are also quite stable and cushioned. The back panel is made of trampoline mesh, making it a very useful feature for speed hiking, which involves a lot of sweating. However, in this case, the center of gravity will inevitably separate from the center of the body, making it more likely to shake when moving, but the fit between the chest and waist is good, and I felt quite stable as I carried it in the store. There are no problems with storage, including stretch mesh pockets on the front and sides and shoulder mesh pockets that can store bottles. A lightweight backpack that can be run with comfort is likely to be an interesting feature when trail runners want to try walking on a slightly longer trail.
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