Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Aether improve the pack or take it off the market
By trailtrash
Ranked #3182 - Backpacks
September 11, 2009
So very disappointed. I returned this pack after 1 trip in the Grand Canyon. Granted the Canyon eats gear alive,but I was really expecting more from a company with Osprey's exalted reputation(not to mention price tag). The belt is basically worthless,barely padded,and inadequately suited for comfortably supporting a heavy load. At the time I bought the pack, the heat moulding was not available at BCDC outlet,I am skeptical that it would have made any difference, a skinny, unpadded belt is what it is(I have since noted that there is a moulding machine available at the outlet). The fabric was pummeled by an endless variety of vicious rock surfaces, and the afore mentioned belt began to basically unravel. My partner pack, years older than mine, but also an Osprey, seemed to perform admirably,his model sported a much beefier belt, and a tougher fabric. It seems to me that the "big bird" is running on fumes and reputation. I hate to harsh, but the Royal Arch Loop is the last place you want feeble gear. For those that say, I should have tried the pack out under gentler circumstances, I accept your censure.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
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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.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 29, 2009 By: Tim Roach
It's to bad that you were disappointed, but I don't think this is a canyoning pack. I think I would have carried something different, but as an alpine/expedition pack this is a good choice.
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