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Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4600cu in
How does this pack compare to the Atmos 65?
By jbr3920724
Ranked #1165 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
June 28, 2010
How does this pack compare to the Atmos 65?
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By Alpine Guy
Ranked #153 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 9, 2010
The Atmos 65 is an ultralight pack that is rated to carry less weight than the Aether. The Atmos will be most comfortable with a load under 35lbs. If you have ultralight gear, then the Atmos would be the way to go. I have carried the Aether 70 with a total weight of 42 lbs. for 4 days in complete comfort. The Atmos cannot do that.
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By Tom Gordon
Ranked #39 - Backpacks
July 24, 2010
Both packs are excellent. The big difference is the ability to customize fit with the Aether. With replaceable hipbelt and harness, there are more fitting options on the Aether. If, like 70% of the folks out there, you are evenly proportioned, ie: medium torso, medium belt, medium harness, then it's tough to find a better fitting and carrying pack than the Atmos 50 or 65. If on the other hand you're tall and lean and might need a large pack with medium belt and harness, you're best off going with the Aether. The difference is pack weight is about a pound and that is the result of the materials used in providing fitting options. If you need those options, they're well worth the additional pound.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D), nylon pack cloth (420HD), stretch woven nylon, nylon oxford (500D)
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire alloy frame, recycled HDPE frame sheet
- Shoulder Straps:
- Iso form harness, padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, IsoForm CM, , heat moldable, , ergo pull
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- (only for M & L) yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, built in hipbelt
- Access:
- top, front
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 top lid zip, 1 front mesh, 2 side water bottle
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 65 lb
- Weight:
- [S] 4 lb 11 oz; [M] 4 lb 15 oz; [L] 5 lb 2 oz; [XL] 5 lb 5 oz
- Volume:
- (S) 67 L, (M) 70 L, (L) 73 L, (XL) 76 L
- Recommended Use:
- multi-day backpacking, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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