A close look at two backpacks buyers cross-shop. The Focal 58 takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Exos 58 has its own case.
| Gregory Focal 58 | Osprey Exos 58 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 66✓ | 65 |
| Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
| Weight | 2 lb 10 oz✓ | 2 lb 13 oz |
| Rated load | 35 lb | 35 lb |
| Fabric denier | 100 D | 100 D |
| Price | $270✓ | $285 |
| Type | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Frame | Internal | Internal |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Focal 58 in blue, Exos 58 in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Capacity is shown for context and is not scored, since more volume is a sizing choice rather than better. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full backpack comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
Put the Gregory Focal 58 next to the Osprey Exos 58 and the trade-offs are clear. The Focal 58 wins on low weight and price, and the Exos 58 pushes back on value.
The Focal 58 is 3 oz lighter and $15 cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (66 vs 65), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Focal 58 if you care most about low weight and price, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Exos 58 if you would rather save the difference.
The Gregory Focal 58. It is 3 oz lighter than the Exos 58.
The Gregory Focal 58. It is $15 cheaper than the Exos 58.
They are nearly tied at 66 and 65 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Focal 58 for low weight, or the Exos 58 for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.