Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in
Great Pack!
By Mr. Big
Ranked #13 - Backpacks
April 16, 2008
I can't say enough nice things about this pack. I became so familiar with heavy cumbersome packs that I didn't realize there were other options. I went from a very old school pack to a Gregory, which had great suspension, but it was entirely too heavy for its only function to be to hold the rest of my stuff. After a LOT of research, and coming to the reality that many backpacks aren't designed to fit someone my size (6'6"/265), I ended up with the Osprey. At 5 pounds, it was slightly heavier then I wanted, but it was much lighter then most others. The most noteworthy thing about this backpack is the fact that after using it for a solid 10 hours on day one, by day two, I was ready to go and my body didn't hurt at all because the pack is designed to put nearly the entire load on your hips (where it should be). I can say confidently that this was the most comfortable pack I've worn to date to carry...and that should say a lot to everyone. Like most Osprey products, the pack is made very well, it is very durable, and has just enough bells and whistles to keep the typical backpacker happy. If it fit me, it will fit you. Buy it.
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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
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