Gear Review
Osprey Packs Ariel 65 Backpack - Women's - 3800-4200cu in
Functional, lightweight
By Crab Apple
August 4, 2008
This pack is well-designed and lightweight. I took mine on a four-day desert backpacking trip. The weather was hot and the last day was a pretty strenuous hike out with lots of scrambling over boulders. The back panel ventilated extremely well, and fit adjustments are easy on-the-go. The hydration compatibility worked with my North Face bladder, the pockets and compartments are well-placed, and the padding is comfortable. One warning: do NOT overload this pack. My boyfriend has the men's version, and we both started the trip carrying more than the recommended weight. We both paid with sores on our collarbones and hips. Once the weight was down, the packs were perfect.
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Tech Specs:
- Volume:
- [S] 3800cu in (62L); [M] 4000cu in (65L)
- Suspension:
- AirScape with 7075 AL rods and internal framesheet w/aluminum stay
- Back Panel:
- Ventilated nubbed foam and grip mesh
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Torso Adjustment:
- No
- Detachable Pack:
- Yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- No
- Access Types:
- Top
- Gear Loops:
- Yes
- External Pockets:
- 2 side, 1 front, 1 overhead
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Expeditions, multiday hikes, weekend trips, hiking
- Weight:
- [S] 4lb 5oz (1960g); [M] 4lb 8oz (2040g)
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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