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GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack vs Osprey Exos 48 Backpack

Reddit prefers Osprey Exos 48 Backpack โ€” higher sentiment (51% vs 50% positive).

GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack
#8 in Backpacks

Goruck

GORUCK Basic Rucker 17L Tactical Backpack

$120.00

50

Pros

  • +clamshell opening
  • +marginally more suitable for office days
  • +built like a tank
  • +thoughtful design touches

Cons

  • โˆ’pricey
  • โˆ’Slanted front pockets are stupid af
  • โˆ’too big
  • โˆ’felt like carrying a big shoe box on your back
โ€œI have a goruck. The made in Vietnam one. Honestly Iโ€™m going to get another made in usa one when Iโ€™m done with school and turn my current one into my life daily driver and the other one into my work dโ€
r/BuyItForLife
Osprey Exos 48 Backpack
#10 in BackpacksReddit favorite

Osprey

Osprey Exos 48 Backpack

$265.00

51

Pros

  • +comfortable
  • +great pack
  • +Durable
  • +Lifetime warranty

Cons

  • โˆ’heavy
  • โˆ’squeaks
  • โˆ’airflow mesh less durable (newer version)
  • โˆ’balance
โ€œthe Exos is a good pack even if it's not really ultralight.โ€
r/Ultralight