Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Excellent Expedition Pack
By Alan Griffin
Ranked #455 - 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.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Helpful Votes: 4 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D), nylon pack cloth (420HD), stretch woven nylon
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire alloy frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- isoform harness
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, heat moldable, , ergo pull
- Access:
- top, front j zipper
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 1 front stretch woven, 2 side
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, built in hipbelt
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- (small) 2190 g, (medium) 2250 g, (large) 2380 g
- Volume:
- 85 L
- Recommended Use:
- weeklong backpacking, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: March 5, 2010 By: T Travers
I just got this pack for my son to use at Philmont this summer also. It fits him great and he loves it. Bought online and went to a local store and had the hip belt custom molded free of charge. He has a small and is 5-7" and 125 lbs.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Right on, I'm buying the Osprey for Philmont also
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I am going to Philmont next year, would this pack be good for a less burly person such as myself
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes