Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5004-5370cu in
Best pack...period!
By Sean
Ranked #548 - 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.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5004-5370cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D nylon, 420HD nylon pack cloth, 500D nylon
- Volume:
- (small) 82 L, (medium) 85 L, (large) 88 L
- Support/Suspension:
- AirScape back panel, LightWire frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Access:
- top, front
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 1 front mesh, 2 side stretch
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- (small) 2190 g, (medium) 2250 g, (large) 2380 g
- Recommended Use:
- weeklong backpacking, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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