Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aura 50 Backpack - 2800-3200cu in
Best Women's Hip Belt
By Merebea Danforth x4236
April 27, 2010
So I'll admit, I haven't had the chance to use this pack, but I tried it on unweighted, and had to note that Osprey nailed it with this women's specific hip belt. It was angled perfectly for women's hips. The shoulder straps are set closer together than a men's pack, and they go around your neck so nicely. I also love having zippered hip belt pockets. I have a different pack with the ventilated back panel like this, and I love it. The suspension is definitely effective in comfortably carrying weight. I also have one of Osprey Pack's hydration packs with the BioStretch foam hip and shoulder straps. The foam has cut-outs along the middle for ventilation, and is encased in mesh. It's hard to convey how comfortable the hip belt is and the upper shoulder and neck area! Like all Osprey packs, this one seems well thought out in terms of pockets. This pack is a great choice.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aura 50 Backpack - 2800-3200cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- High Tenacity nylon (210D), nylon ripstop (100D)
- Support/Suspension:
- AirSpeed back panel, LightWire frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, padded
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes, hydration sleeve
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- yes
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front stretch, 2 side stretch mesh, 2 hip-belt zippered, 2 front large zip, 1 top
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes, removable divider
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 35 lb
- Weight:
- (S) 3 lb 2 oz, (M) 3 lb 5 oz, (L) 3 lb 8 oz
- Volume:
- (S) 40 L, (M) 50 L, (L) 53 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.