Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3500-3900cu in
It does more than you think
By Endurance Junkie
Ranked #1105 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
August 31, 2007
This pack has served as a great alternative to those frameless mountaineering packs for multi-day climbs. It's carried up to 40 pounds well, my helmet fits in the lid, and the straps can hold crampons and an ice axe. It does have extra stuff you don't need, like that stupid stretch panel and the straps for holding a tent on the bottom, so I just cut them off and saved a couple ounces. This pack is well designed, super comfy, and strikes a perfect balance between weight and carrying capacity: Over three pounds lighter than the Arc'teryx Bora but does the job just as well and a lot more comfy than most climbing-oriented packs but weighs less than a pound more. Perfect! (Note: you may have to put bike lube in the alum. stays to stop them from creaking)
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3500-3900cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon ripstop
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- Iso form harness
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, IsoForm CM, , heat moldable, , ergo pull
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes, attachable daylite daypack recommended
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, built in hipbelt
- Access:
- top, side, front j zipper
- Pockets:
- 1 front stretch woven, 2 side, 2 hip-belt zippered
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- yes, pack sides
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Weight:
- (small) 3 lb 12 oz, (medium) 3 lb 15 oz, (large) 4 lb 2 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 57 L, (medium) 60 L, (large) 63 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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