A close look at two backpacks buyers cross-shop. Both are solid; the right one depends on the specs you care about most.
| Osprey Exos 58 | Six Moon Designs Swift V | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 65✓ | 65 |
| Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |
| Weight | 2 lb 13 oz | 2 lb 4 oz✓ |
| Rated load | 35 lb | 35 lb |
| Fabric denier | 100 D | n/s |
| Price | $285 | $275✓ |
| Type | Backpacking | Ultralight |
| Frame | Internal | Internal |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Exos 58 in blue, Swift V 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 Osprey Exos 58 next to the Six Moon Designs Swift V and the trade-offs are clear. The Exos 58 wins on balance, and the Swift V pushes back on low weight and price.
The Swift V is 9 oz lighter and $10 cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (65 vs 65), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Exos 58 if you care most about the overall package. Pick the Swift V if low weight and price matter more to you, or you are focused on counting grams on long miles.
The Six Moon Designs Swift V. It is 9 oz lighter than the Exos 58.
The Six Moon Designs Swift V. It is $10 cheaper than the Exos 58.
They are nearly tied at 65 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 Exos 58 for the overall balance, or the Swift V for low weight. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.