Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Best pack...period!
By Sean
Ranked #598 - Backpacks
January 4, 2009
After extensive research and using a Kelty pack for years I made the decision to buy the Osprey, Aether 85 and couldn't have made a better decision. It carries a tremendous amount of gear with tremendous comfort becausue of the hip belt which is custom molded to fit your waist based on circumference and the air compression support for your back.
Positives: after the first day of an 8 day expedition trip the 60+ lbs I was carrying was vertually weightless which was amazing. In fact, I let others in our party try on the pack and they couldn't belive how light the pack felt considering the weight load. In addition, it's built very well and takes the abuse of canoeing, portaging and winter camping in fridgid temperatures.
Negatives: the pack doesn't have all the bells and whistles of pockets for organization and its not all that easy to get a Nalgene bottle from the side pockets.
Overall Grade: A and is a must have weather your a novice or serious backpacker.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon, 500D plain weave nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [M] 5200cu in (85L); [L] 5400cu in (88L)
- Suspension:
- Internal frame sheet, single aluminum 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:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Gear Loops:
- No
- Ice Axe Loops:
- Yes
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [M] 4lb 12oz (2210g); [L] 5lb (2270g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, mountaineering, extended ultralight backpacking trips
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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