Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3500-3900cu in
Weekend...ha!
By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #29 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
December 8, 2008
The maiden voyage was a six day 65 mile Sawtooth loop and the pack performed great. Although the Aether isn't as large as the Boras or larger Ospreys, I stored about 35-40 ibs with room to spare. The top fanny pocket is great for a quick gorp grab as well as a camera/head lamp. The waist band was comfortable, although I had to have it cinched up all the way even with a Medium ( I have a 32" waste) so leaner hikers may want to get the smaller of the two. The ventilated backing helped prevent sweat from pooling on the back, although it stayed damp most of the time. The nylon pack material isn't waterproof but is very durable and breathable. All-in-all a great pack, and if you pack light and small it will easily work as well as any larger pack would during a week-long trip. Only complaint: A zipper to access the base of the pack (like on larger Ospreys) would have been easy to add. Instead, you have to dig to get to the bottom.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon, 500D plain weave nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [M] 3700cu in (60L); [L] 3900cu in (63L)
- Suspension:
- Internal frame sheet, HDPE stay, IsoForm harness and hip-belt, 7075 aluminum rods, ventilated back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Top zip pocket, 1 front, 2 side
- Snowboard Carry:
- Yes, compression straps on front
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [M] 3lb 15oz (1790g); [L] 4lb 2oz (1870g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, lightweight mountaineering
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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