Eja Pro 55L Pack - Women's
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Why We Like The Osprey Eja Pro 55L Pack
Shaving almost a pound from its popular Eja series, Osprey designed the new Eja Pro 55L Pack with thru-hikers and ultra-light backpackers in mind. The face fabric blends Nanofly high-tenacity nylon with ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethene for a lightweight but durable build that keeps weight to a minimum. For those of us who file down our toothbrushes for the trail, the floating lid can also be removed to shed another 74 grams/2.6oz of weight. Still, the Eja Pro doesn't sacrifice comfort in the name of weight savings. Osprey's ultralight Airspeed suspension system features four inches of adjustability in the torso for a dialed fit, a LightWire frame for stability and flex, a breathable mesh backpanel and mesh yoke to maximize breathability and back aeration, and an EVA foam-padded hipbelt with dynamic stretch for comfort. Osprey also spared several pockets in the scaled down Eja Pro, including external stretch pockets and accessible hip belt pockets, and provided us with plenty of external lash points and compression straps to secure items outside our pack while keeping everything cinched down compactly. This is the perfect pack for the ounce and gram counters among us—and the most comfortable pack in its weight class.
Details
- New ultralight backpack for the ounce-counters
- High-denier fabrics cut weight without losing durability
- LightWite frame balances support with dynamic flex
- Mesh panel keeps weight off our back for ventilated comfort
- Internal hydration sleeve (reservoir not included)
- Internal and external compression straps to compact our load
- Large stretch pockets and lash points accommodate overloads
- Anatomical women's fit
- Item #OSPZ1G9
- Responsible Collection
- [face fabric] bluesign® APPROVED
- Material
- 100D nylon x 200D UHMWPE (polyethylene) ripstop, PFAS-free DWR coating
- Volume
- [x-small/small] 52L (3173cu in), [medium/large] 55L (3356cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- Exoform harness, Airspeed suspension
- Shoulder Straps
- spacer mesh with EVA foam
- Waist Belt
- padded
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Reservoir Included
- no
- Access
- top
- Pockets
- 1 zippered lid (removable), 1 compression front, 2 stretch mesh side, zippered hip belt
- Gear Loops
- top lid, front lash points
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Rain Cover
- none
- Compression
- internal and external side straps
- Weight Capacity
- 10-30lb
- Dimensions
- [x-small/small] 26.38 x 14.17 x 12.2in, [medium/large] 28.35 x 14.17 x 12.2in
- Claimed Weight
- [x-small/small] 1lb 14.8oz, [medium/large] 2lb 1oz
- Activity
- ultralight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageApril 24, 2024
A compromise
And time you feel like you have compromised on a pack, it's never a good thing. I have used this several times now, on shorter and longer trips. PROS: I like having a brain, and compared to most ultra-light/light packs, this has one; this is the biggest plus. It's lightweight. It has an adjustable torso. The front pouch is deep. The price is ok for a light pack based on others like Hyperlite, Zpak, or Outdoor Vitals. CONS: It's not waterproof or even water-resistant; pack liner and pack cover required. As in many other reviews, water access from the sides is horrendous. A bladder is needed otherwise anytime you want water, the pack has to come off, or alternatively just wait for one of your bottles to fall out as you are moving down the trail. I ended up doing a DIY cut and re-attachment of one side mesh for better water access. The mesh material on the side pockets is not durable. There are few attachment points on the shoulder straps for hooking e.g. sunglasses or GPS. It's not a comfortable carry for a load beyond 25lbs; the shoulder straps start to dig in and I feel like I am constantly adjusting hip and shoulder straps for comfort. Sometimes the torso adjustment hooks will come undone (not during carry though). The pockets on the hip belt are small and the one that doesn't zip up is not at all useful given small size and that it doesn't seal. As others have said, the side compression straps awkwardly fit across over the side pockets. CONCLUSION: I haven't owned anything from Osprey before and, based on my experience with this pack, I will never purchase Osprey again. The pack feels like it was not carefully developed nor totally tested– and generally it feels like there was a kind of lack of ‘passion’ that went into its development.… maybe that’s unfair. But I don’t get excited packing up my stuff … there is no thrill (maybe it’s the drab colors), and more a sense of concern about how unconformable I will be. Though this is not up there in terms of price point like Hyperlite or Zpaks (which I think will be my next bag), like any pack it’s still an investment and IMHO this Osprey is not worth the money. Spend the extra to get a light pack where the designers really thought and cared about the details.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
November 23, 2023
Defective adjustment locks
The adjustment fasteners are too small, they do not stay on the loop set. Had to improvise with zipper pulls to keep them from sliding off !!!! Do not recommend this pack.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
November 12, 2023
Solves Issues
Nov,23 Female, 119 lbs, over 65, 5’6” Have lumbar fractures. Invested in two UL packs. Don’t use though. Veteran of many long distance hikes. Used really heavy MALE packs, as “they” did not make female anatomy anything. Color not important. Fit is. The UL packs lack frames and no load lifters and hang;heavier units have heavy frames. Both really hurt, damage my lumbar region. For a few more grams and load lifters eja solve health problems for me. Gotta keep wt OFF lower back. The Eja has a LW frame and Load Lifters, making the fit better for me. Does not hang or hurt shoulders, pack also has place for internal water bladdy. eja Keeps pack off lower back. Side compressor straps puny, ditto no place for pole stowaways. Pricey. Light enough for most without carrying heavy, pack. Do recommend however. Nothing perfect! Nothing.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
August 26, 2023
Avid Lumina Fan Hoping for Comparable Replacement
Osprey decided to discontinue it's high-accolades winning Lumina pack (for reasons I still can't fathom), so I purchased what I thought would be Osprey's best replacement. The Eja Pro drew my attention since it is such a lightweight pack at 2 lbs and 55L capacity for the M/L. After trying many other ultralight packs, I always come back to what I consider to be Osprey's superior Airspeed suspension system. My expectations for the Eja Pro were high given my extremely successful, long-term relationship with the Lumina (over 3,000 miles of backpacking). Those expectations may taint my review, but break-ups are hard and rebound relationships are, well, reboundy, but let's dig in: Pros: comfy carry at 25lb load; sturdy fabric; side pockets well angled for access while pack is on; very lightweight; dreamy suspension system; great price Cons: First impression is bad color choice (sorry, but weathered asphalt and bloody bandages are what I immediately thought of....) The main compartment is narrow and difficult to load (compared to Lumina). Hello Barbie? Osprey stole your hip-belt pocket...as in, the right zippered hip-belt pocket is a useless, teeny-tiny size, which to me reads: ""not worth the weight."" Full disclosure: I always wear a fanny pack, since it allows me to keep valuables with me even when my pack is off, so, for me, any hip-belt pockets are kinda useless. The toggles that are used to adjust the frame size irritatingly keep popping out of the holes when I take the pack on and off. Bigger toggles and smaller holes = better design choice. NO attachment straps on shoulder straps?! ACK, WHY?! Lastly, side compression straps OVER the side pockets make it difficult to get gear out without loosening straps, so getting water bottle/rain gear out while wearing the pack is impossible. Also, ACK, WHY?! Still pining for my Lumina, which will forever be known as my first love.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
July 24, 2023
Need a small medium, but only XS/S and M/L available.
I had to order the xs/s size straps and I needed the strap attachment to have one more attachment higher or the hip belt was above my hips. For this reason, I couldn't even test it.
Originally reviewed on Osprey
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