Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack vs Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack

The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack and the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack is that the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has Zippers (Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers) while the Exoti 50 Backpack does not.

Gregory Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack
Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack Side View
Specs Brand Gregory Mountain Vargo
Name Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack Exoti 50 Backpack
Category Hiking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Hiking
Capacity (L) 62L 50L
Dimensions (in) 28 x 13 x 13 14 x 3 x 25
Weight (lb) 4.7 2.0
Fabric 100% Nylon X-Pac Fabric
Color 3 colors and patterns Blue/Gray
Warranty The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty Vargo Guarantee
Release Date September 6, 2012 February 6, 2017
Rating 4.8 5.0
Price Under $300 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps 3D air shoulder harness Ventilated, adjustable shoulder harness
Sternum / Chest Straps Chest strap Chest strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap 3D air hipbelt Hip strap with pockets
Zippers Comfort grip custom molded loop zipper pullers
Main Compartment Access U-zip main opening or full body front access Top loading access
External Pockets 9 external pockets including weather shield hip belt pocket 2 side pockets
Side Pockets Side pockets can hold water bottle Side pockets can fit water bottle
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Sunglass quick stow system
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Stowable sleeping bag straps
Rear Loading Straps Yes
Base / Bottom Dual layer bottom panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Rain Cover Custom fitted rain cover included
Load Lifters Yes
Internal / External Frame Internal wishbone aluminum frame Ultralight titanium alloy external frame
Ergonomic Matrix ventilated back panel with layered, multi-density foam Ergonomic lumbar support plate
Adjustable Length Torso Response A3 suspension with auto angle adjust 16-22 inches torso length
Hip Belt Pockets Yes Yes
Top / Floating Lid Yes Yes
Trekking Pole Holders Yes
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes Yes

You're currently comparing the Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack by Gregory Mountain against the Exoti 50 Backpack by Vargo .


Gregory Mountain's Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack is a Hiking backpack with Travel features while Vargo 's Exoti 50 Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Hiking features.

The Gregory Mountain Mountain Baltoro 65 Backpack has a capacity of 62L (liters), weighs 4.7 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 13 x 13. It's made of 100% Nylon and is available in 3 colors and patterns in comparison the Vargo Exoti 50 Backpack's capacity is 50L with a size of 14 x 3 x 25 inches. Constructed from X-Pac Fabric it weighs 2.0 pounds and is available in Blue/Gray.