On my first ever long-distance hike along the Australian Alps Walking Track (AAWT), Osprey’s Eja 58 was my sole companion. It was the perfect backpack to take me 650km+ across the rugged expanse of the High Country.

It was lightweight, breathable, reliable, but most importantly, comfortable. Now, as I prepare for my next thru-hike, 1100km on the Heysen Trail, I’m thrilled to embrace the next evolution in ultralight backpacking: the upgraded Osprey Eja Pro 55 backpack.

Note: The Eja Pro is the women’s version of this pack, the men’s is called the Exos Pro. The features are the same but some weight and size specifications vary, as do colours.

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