Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4400cu in
Excellent versatile pack
By Overland-Hiker
Ranked #7 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
May 21, 2007
The first pack I ordered had a flaw with a suspension strut. This store had a replacement backpack in 2 days!! Fantastic customer service (takes a lot of the fear away from ordering online). I’ve used the Aether70 in and around the Missouri Ozarks, up Mount Whitney, over the Teton Crest Trail, in and around Sequoia and Kings Canyon – rides well. In order to weight train, I hike around with 65lbs of barbells wrapped in towels. Under this load, the pack is struggling to keep up and it is uncomfortable when compared to larger heavier rigs. My normal hiking load is 25 – 40 lbs (depending on weather – a winter load includes Ice Axe/Crampons/etc) – and at this weight level, the pack works better than anything else I’ve purchased to date. Waist belt wasn’t “heat formed” but I didn’t feel it was necessary – as the belt is very comfortable. Storage was adequate – although for a 4-5 day winter trip – it is too small - need an 85. I actually use the lower compartment for my Tent, stakes, etc and ram my sleeping bag down through the top – which is a single opening. My bear canister (Garcia) fits OK. The top pocket is a little small. I can squeeze in a Nalgene on both sides using the stretch pockets. Other than that there is no additional storage pockets – which would be my only request for an improvement. I would definitely buy another Aether70.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon, 500D plain weave nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [M] 4200cu in (70L); [L] 4400cu in (73L)
- 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:
- Yes
- 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 9oz (2070g); [L] 4lb 12oz (2150g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, extended lightweight mountaineering trips
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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