Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Excellent Expedition Pack
By Alan Griffin
Ranked #4 - Backpacks
September 4, 2007
I bought this in February of 2007 for use on a 10-12 day backpacking trip at the Philmont High Adventure Base in New Mexico. We hiked at elevations from 6500 to 11,700 feet with loads from 40 to 50 pounds. I carried anywhere from 35 to 45 ponds in this pack. When I had the pack on it felt like it was part of your body. When you were hiking it felt like you were carrying a lot less. I have had and tried quite a few packs and in my opinion this was probably the best fitting one that I have ever had. The price was excellent compared to other packs of this capacity and the pack weight was just about 5 pounds. This pack in my opinion is a keeper for the serious backpacker.
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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: October 28, 2009 By: Kellen Mulford
I am going to Philmont next year, would this pack be good for a less burly person such as myself
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