Gear Review
Osprey Packs Ariel 65 Backpack - Women's - 3800-4200cu in
Not what I expected
By K Matyskiela (Freytag)
Ranked #72 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
March 17, 2009
BIG HUGE PLUS with buying from Backcountry - I returned this thing, they promptly refunded. No questions asked. Live up to their refund promises. That combined with superior customer service definitely will keep me buying from them!!!
Now about this nightmare of a pack:
If I am uncomfortable, I slow down. Not good in a number of outdoor situations. This pack in uncomfortable all around. I am 5'4" petite female. I am narrow in my shoulder girdle. That being said, I could never get this adjusted right. I even went to see experts for help. The response was the same: You're too narrow. I would adjust the sternum strap where I was comfortable hauling a 40# load. However, adjusting the sternum strap just where I wanted it resulted in the shoulder straps being pulled too inwardly which either gave me great 'lift' (lol) or would rub my clavicles raw. Thus, I could never adjust that part of the bag just right enough and was left in pain and/or blistered. I truly hated this pack and returned after 5 major hikes and realized it wasn't breaking it. Only good thing: When my water bottle leaked, nothing inside got wet.
View Details: Osprey Packs Ariel 65 Backpack - Women's - 3800-4200cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Volume:
- [S] 3800cu in (62L); [M] 4000cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- AirScape with 7075 AL rods and internal framesheet w/aluminum stay
- Back Panel:
- Ventilated nubbed foam and grip mesh
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 2 side, 1 front, 1 overhead
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Expeditions, multiday hikes, weekend trips, hiking
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 5oz (1960g); [M] 4lb 8oz (2040g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
Change me.