Gear Review
Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack- 4000-4400cu in
Disappointed
By jpeterson1799605
Ranked #1116 - 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.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D nylon, 210D double ripstop nylon, 500D plain weave nylon, stretch woven nylon with Lycra
- Volume:
- [M] 4200cu in (70L); [L] 4400cu in (73L)
- 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:
- Yes
- 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 9oz (2070g); [L] 4lb 12oz (2150g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, extended lightweight mountaineering trips
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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