Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5004-5370cu in
Roomy pack
By Ryan Todd
Ranked #436 - 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:
- 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
Change me.