Gear Review
Osprey Packs Ariel 65 Backpack - Women's - 3600-4200cu in
hardworking pack
By Kim Havell
Ranked #78 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 17, 2010
Fantastic backpack that handles heavy loads extremely well due to its specific construction for women. I have been using this pack for training- hauling loads upwards of 80lbs, and the waist belt and strap adjustments help make the carries more pleasant. It is also light enough that it manages well with smaller loads for shorter days out too.
Features include:
-An airscape suspension that has a lightwire alloy frame with a grip mesh backpanel that include weight reducing cutouts. The lightwire frame flexes so that the load can be held better against your back.
-An Isoform harness that is gender specific with dual density mesh foam for a more cushioned fit. It is also heat moldable with an ergopull close that makes cinching the waist buckle even and easy.
-A top pocket that detaches for a lumber pack, that contains a sewn-in webbing hipbelt with buckle.
-Includes 3 access points- top load, J zip front panel entry, and dual zippered sleeping bag compartment access with a drop down divider.
-Hyrdration compatability with backpanel hydration sleeve and hanger.
-Stretch woven external pockets
-Pad straps for connecting sleeping pads
-Stow on the go attachments and Dual tool attachments for poles, climbing tools, etc
This pack will do it all, and is made of durable materials and all details for anything that you can throw at it during your forays in the outdoors.
Osprey recommends Nikwax for cleaning.
View Details: Osprey Packs Ariel 65 Backpack - Women's - 3600-4200cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D)
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire alloy frame, recycled HDPE framesheet
- Shoulder Straps:
- Iso form harness, dual-density foam
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, IsoForm CM, , heat moldable, , ergo pull
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes, attachable daylite daypack recommended
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, built in hipbelt
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 2 side, 1 front
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- yes, pack sides
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Weight:
- (extra small) 4 lbs 8 oz, (small) 4 lbs 11 oz, (medium) 4 lbs 14 oz, (large) 5 lbs 2 oz
- Volume:
- (extra small) 59 L, (small) 62 L, (medium) 65 L, (large) 68 L
- Recommended Use:
- expeditions, multi-day hikes, weekend trips, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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