Go ahead.Īs with every internal frame pack I've ever worn, you will sweat and the pack will not vent enough to keep you comfy in this regard. You can compress your gear in so many different ways you'll probably need a moment to reflect. Nothing unusual here except there are tons of them. It's arguably the most comfortable internal frame pack I've ever worn.Īll the requisite straps are present and fully and easily adjustable. I ended up with a medium pack coupled with a small harness. The harness can be switched around with the pack which makes for a very versatile fit. I'm shaped kinda weird (narrow shoulders, thick chest) and needed significant finagling to come up with a pack that fit and felt good. I tried on numerous packs and even though most technically fit, this is the only one that felt good. When it comes to packs, it either feels good or it doesn't. So if you're looking for a killer pack that handles both an overnight and week long+ excursions, you really can't do much better than the Aether 70.
#Osprey aether free#
I've stepped on and broken buckles in the past and all it takes is sending them a photo of the broken piece and a description of where it's located and they will immediately send you free replacements. That said, the top lid does come off to make a very useful hip pack for day hikes out of base camp.Īnd other great element of Osprey is their customer service. There's just one now and I would prefer not having to hunt for smaller pieces I might need. Also, while the stuffit pocket is great, and the vast main compartment just swallows gear, I would like to see one more zippered pocket on the top lid. If keeping a bar, camera or phone close by is of importance, consider the newer model. One drawback to the model I have, which has been changed for 2013, is the lack of hip pockets. The standard hip belt will take shape on it's own after a couple of trips. in fact, that it is not necessary and more of a gimmick than anything. (Side note: Osprey has a feature in which they will 'mold" the hip belt to your body contour via a heating system found in many of the stores where Osprey's are sold. While you can swap out the hip belts if you want I prefer the minimal padding. The materials used just scream quality and despite a couple of years of frequent use show no real sign of wear. I try to keep my loads as light as possible but have carried 50 lbs with no sway with the weight falling where it's supposed to.
A common misstep is over packing just to "top off the pack" but with the strategically placed straps, on both the sides and at the top of the main compartment, you can pack down the load without having to fill it up.
#Osprey aether plus#
A big plus for me are the numerous compression straps and the flexibility of use they provide. I'll bypass all the specs which can be found easily enough but will just mention a few of my personal thoughts. The Aether is my fourth Osprey pack and I don't see myself ever switching brands. If you follow gear you know that Osprey is considered top-of-the-line, as much for their rock-solid, lifetime guarantee as their superior products. All in all the Osprey Aether 70 is my all-time favorite "big boy" pack.
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