Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Roomy pack
By Ryan Todd
Ranked #58 - Backpacks
March 23, 2009
This sucker is roomy. I bought mine last summer to replace my old, cumbersome, not so comfy pack. It's so comfortable when properly adjusted, it seriously feels like there is NO weight in the pack. I thought the airscape backpanel seemed silly, but it does keep the air flowing to your back to keep the bodily condensation down. There aren't a ton of pockets to speak of, but it's fine the bare minimum is what I prefer. The removable lumbar pack is a bit of a waste of what could have been a cool idea. Everything on the pack just seems to be designed with simplicity & comfort in mind.
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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
Change me.