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Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4600cu in
I am going on a 10 day backpacking trip across Northern New Mexico...
By Bill Rodgers
Ranked #780 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 29, 2011
I am going on a 10 day backpacking trip across Northern New Mexico soon and I want a new pack before I go. I think I've wittled my choices down to either the Osprey Aether 70 or 85. When I backpack I usually go for a week or longer trips, will the 70 be big enough or should I step up to the 85. I prefer the smaller pack, but practicality comes first. Thanks for all your help!
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By Zach Levy
Ranked #76 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
March 8, 2012
I used this to hold all the gear i needed for a twelve day trip at philmont and i would say that the 85 is unecessary, i used the 70 and i survived. Thos is just my opinion, I also use a super compactible sleeping bag and packed my clothes super compressed so if you dont want the extra work id go with the 85.
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By jrp3308293
Ranked #541 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
June 7, 2011
Are you going to Philmont? Trip of a lifetime. Anyhow, I'd say it depends. If you're going straight-through with no resupply stops, you'll need the additional space of the 85 L. Otherwise, I've found that my Aether 70 L has enough capacity for about 4 days of gear and supplies, even in the winter with backcountry ski gear. A smaller pack will help keep you honest and from bringing unnecessary items.
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By out4fun
Ranked #12 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 31, 2011
Hey Bill, go with the 85. Osprey has a great way of compressing your load, even if you are not all the way filled up. So go with the 85, and you will be psyched!
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By Gone Fishing
Ranked #3 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 29, 2011
Bill, there are many variables as pack sizes go but with your backpacking style I would personally move up to the 85. This is a fine pack but 10 days is a long time and I would rather have the extra room.
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By Phil Maher
Ranked #5 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 29, 2011
Hey Bill, Off-hand, I would say get the 85- a week+ is what it's designed for. Some might even argue that the Argon 110 would be the pack to get if that length of a trip is your norm. Sounds like this isn't your first rodeo, so it's really going to come down to what you already know about what gear you'll need, food, conditions that might require heavier clothing, etc... The Aether 70 is still a pretty cavernous pack, but it might just not quite be cavernous enough, and the 85 isn't physically too much bigger in both weight and volume. Probably best to err on the side of having more than you need than not enough.
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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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