Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aura 50 Backpack - Women's - 2800-3200cu in
questionable for us
By Jason Lucero
Ranked #88 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 20, 2009
We actually returned this pack before using. We had a few issues. First, the pack did not fit well for Nancy, it actually seemed just oddly shaped. For instance, the load lifters ended too short, they needed to be longer. Neither the hip belt nor the harness seems quite right, I have a lot of experience fitting packs and backpacking in general, but could not get this pack to fit her well. Second, little details seemed dubious. Like the mesh shoulder straps and back panel that would seem to be abrasive to bare skin, or the oddly constructed hip belt pockets. We really appreciated the natural color, but little else lined up for us.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 210D double ripstop Cordura nylon, 210D broken twill high-tenacity Cordura nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [S] 2800cu in (47L); [M] 3000cu in (50L); [L] 3200cu in (53L)
- Suspension:
- 6005-T6 aluminum frame, twin titanium struts, thermo-formed harness & hip-belt, ventilated back panel
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- Yes
- Detachable Pack:
- No
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- No
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 lid, 2 front, 2 side, 2 hip; [Internal] 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- No
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 4oz (1470g) [M] 3lb 6oz (1520g); [L] 3lb 8oz (1570g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: December 4, 2009 By: heart
Same issues. Load lifters too short. Metal on bone -- ouch! Abrasive even through a shirt. Also, hard to load do to shape of corners. What did you end up with?
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