Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4600cu in
Great Pack
By Lauren Smalley
Ranked #446 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
June 3, 2008
The Aether 70L pack is just downright amazing. I took it backpacking through twelve countries in Europe for two months and it held up like a dream. The waist belt can be custom molded to your body at any outdoor store, but if you just wear it around the house for a few hours with about 25 lbs in it the belt will mold to your frame on its own. I (contrary to popular opinion) really like the fact that the pack is top-loading, because when you are backpacking through Europe it would be easy for a pickpocket to steal something out of an outside pocket; whereas, with the Aether 70 I knew my stuff would be safe. I have taken it on several three and five day long trips in the Smokies and on the A.T. and I have nothing bad to say about this pack it all. It is well worth your $$$
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Helpful Votes: 2 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D), nylon pack cloth (420HD), stretch woven nylon, nylon oxford (500D)
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire alloy frame, recycled HDPE frame sheet
- Shoulder Straps:
- Iso form harness, padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, IsoForm CM, , heat moldable, , ergo pull
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- (only for M & L) yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Detachable Lid:
- yes, built in hipbelt
- Access:
- top, front
- Pockets:
- (external) 1 top lid zip, 1 front mesh, 2 side water bottle
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 65 lb
- Weight:
- [S] 4 lb 11 oz; [M] 4 lb 15 oz; [L] 5 lb 2 oz; [XL] 5 lb 5 oz
- Volume:
- (S) 67 L, (M) 70 L, (L) 73 L, (XL) 76 L
- Recommended Use:
- multi-day backpacking, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: March 1, 2010 By: vtrider
Nice day at Franconia Notch!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes