Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4089-4638cu in
Disappointed
By jpeterson1799605
Ranked #1293 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
July 29, 2008
I was really excited when I got this pack because of all the great reviews. I went on a backpacking trip to Glacier and with weight in it the pack didn't perform well. The straps stretched out so it didn't fit properly and they kept loosening. Also one of the buckles broke on the pack the second day just from tightening it. The water bottle holders on the sides are so tight getting a bottle in there with a full pack is near impossible and they are extremely inaccessible with the pack on. The hip belts kept sliding so pressure was distributed in all the wrong places causing my knees to angle inward causing a lot of hip and foot pain as well as uncomfortable rubbing and pressure on my lower back. Make sure the pack really fits before you buy, try it with weight in it. Also if you need to take lots of drink breaks make sure you have someone behind you to pull out your nalgene and put it back because you won't be able to with it on.
View Details: Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4089-4638cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (210D), nylon pack cloth (420HD)
- Volume:
- [S] 4089 cu in; [M] 4272 cu in; [L] 4455 cu in; [XL] 4638 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- , HDPE frame sheet
- Shoulder Straps:
- padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Detachable Daypack:
- yes
- Access:
- top, front
- Pockets:
- 1 top, 1 front mesh, 2 side water bottle
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Weight:
- [S] 4 lb 11 oz; [M] 4 lb 15 oz; [L] 5 lb 2 oz; [XL] 5 lb 2 oz
- Recommended Use:
- multi-day backpacking, mountaineering, expeditions
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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