Can anyone tell me of anywhere in the uk that stock this backpack please?
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 I was seriously considering this bag and the green was the only option i'd go for - the grey/orange is just too gaudy for me, looks nice on the reviews but just doesn't blend in to the environment! The only place i could find it was here:
http://www.outdoorsports24.com/YOUR-SPORTS/Mountaineering/Backpacks/Osprey-EXOS-58-Super-lightweight-backpack-55-61-L--2614.html?sid=c2bedbcca3781d0f46c8384554538cbe
However, if you go through the Osprey website they'll give you a list of all authorised Osprey dealerships in the UK.
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 The 58s were pretty hard to come by in the grey/orange, only one or two retailers stocking them. I've just got a 46 in the green (from Cotswolds) and it is a very nice colour 'upgrade'. Are you sure you need a 58? Osprey are very conservative with their capacity rating: I can fit a week's worth of gear, including 7 days food and a full 2 litre bladder, in my 46 with plenty of space to spare. Sticking the same kit in my ancient Jaguar 65 litre almost fills it!
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No not really sure I need the 58, I have an AK47 but find I cant pack a weekends worth of gear into this too well. So thought that as I was looking at finding something slightly bigger I'd opt for the 58? I saw the 46 in green in Go Outdoors and was well impressed.
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 you can always split the AK47 down in to parts unless, that is, you need quick access to it; then, i find, i simple shoulder harness is best...
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 No not really sure I need the 58, I have an AK47 but find I cant pack a weekends worth of gear into this too well. So thought that as I was looking at finding something slightly bigger I'd opt for the 58? I saw the 46 in green in Go Outdoors and was well impressed.
I've got an Exos 58, its never been more than 3/4 full (and thats very loosely packed). I bought it as it would give me more versatility and still only weighs 1100g. Now i've replaced a lot of my gear with lighter stuff its hardly 1/2 full so i've went and bought a 50 litre sack. Unless your going on a lot of extended trips, 50l should be enough?... Unless of course your big items like sleeping bag and tent are not very packable...
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 Can't believe the barstewards didn't bring green out straight away. And the 46 is £10 cheaper in green than it is in grey, how does that work if manufacturing costs are allegedly going up all the time? Or was it just over priced in the first place? 
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. Yep! It's an odd one, the new green Exos 46 going down in price, but no complaints here...
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 Saw the 46 in Cotswold yesterday - looked really good - but in the end went for the Talon 44. Took an hour and a half to make my mind up, though  . Bought my other half a nice jacket in compensation for her hanging about 
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Thanks guys, yes the green is a load better than the old color. May go give the 46 a try after all thats been said.
Thanks
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I'm looking to get hold of the Exos 58, ideally in Green. I've just emailed Cotswold Outdoor and they said they could do a special order whicch would be £143. Not sure if the better colour is worth and extra £30 though!
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 I went into Cotswolds and wandered round with 10kg in the 46 for half an hour, it felt so good I didn't even bother to look at any others.
I did a short overnighter in the Lakes last weekend and hardly noticed I was wearing a pack, very happy with the purchase so far.
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Hi all just going back to the supply of my exos 58 in green.
I contacted osprey directly and a very nice lady called Liz Harriman
supplied me one direct from there distribution center in Poole Dorset. £130 plus £7 postage and packaging.
Liz can be contacted at: Liz@ospreyeurope.com
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Is this including tent and sleeping gear???
