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Gear review: Zpacks vs Osprey backpacks for thru-hikers

"Over the Hills" review the Osprey Exos 58 vs. Zpacks Scout after 3,000 trail miles on the Pacific Crest Trail and other backpacking trips. Although we both "upgraded" to Zpacks backpacks prior to starting the PCT, we had mixed feelings. RidgeRoute found that the lower aluminum stay dug in the small of his back. This was partially helped by the addition of a $20 lumbar pad, but it still wasn't entirely comfortable. Even worse was the fact that the edges of the mesh, that is arced to create an air gap between the bulk of the pack and your back, dug into RidgeRoute's shoulder blades and this was really uncomfortable. Furthermore, this wasn't an obvious issue until an overnight test backpack. Zpacks reneges on their 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee if you actually use their backpack, no matter how carefully you handle it. For some reason, the digging into one's shoulder blades wasn't an issue for ShortCut. In contrast to Zpacks, Osprey's backpacks are very comfortable, although they do weigh about a pound more. Furthermore, Osprey's customer support is outstanding. The Exos 58 that RidgeRoute used on the PCT was a free replacement for another Exos that was worn out on the Haute Route Pyrenees.