Osprey Aether 85

Osprey Aether 85

Average Rating: rated 5.00 of 5 stars
Reviewed by 6 Trailspace users

Description

The Aether 85 is an internal frame backpack made by Osprey. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 6 user reviews.

Here's what other sites are saying:

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"If you like your pack streamlined, but enjoy bringing those creature comforts along, the Osprey Aether 85 is the pack for you. Osprey Aether 85 Features: Airscape backpanel Dual Entry Side Pockets IsoForm CM™ hipbelt IsoForm Harness Side Carry Loops Side Order Compatible Sleeping Bag Compartment Sleeping Pad Straps Stretch Front pocket"

From CampSaver.com:
"FREE! UL Rain Cover With the purchase of Aether 85 Pack 5200 cu in.Free shipping!"

From Backcountry.com:
"Carry up to 60 pounds comfortably with your Osprey Aether 85 Backpack, an ideal option for multiday backpacking or mountaineering trips. The Aether 85 features Osprey's lightweight AirScape suspension system, which includes aluminum rods to stabilize your load and keep the weight close to your body for efficient carrying, as well as a foam and mesh back panel for comfort and breathability. This pack has a contoured head rail so you have maximum headroom, even when your pack is full. The padded IsoForm harness has no sewn seams, so you won't experience rubbing or chafing, and the thermo-moldable hip-belt can be custom fit to your hips. Pack your sleeping bag in its own compartment and top load your clothing and other gear. Stretch woven front and side pockets hold water bottles, snacks, a light jacket, and anything else you want accessible. Loops on the side hold your skis or trekking poles, and an internal hydration sleeve lets you carry your bladder."

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Great for multi-day climbing trips laden with hardware or for backpackers who believe going light means sacrificing too many comforts of home, the redesigned Osprey Aether 85 backpack offers plenty of volume and a high performance suspension system for all sorts of load toting. For short excursions from camp the IsoForm hipbelt can be threaded through the lumbar pad sewn on the bottom of the detachable top pocket to form a hip pack. But for big loads of camping equipment, Osprey has designed the next best thing to a custom built backpack. The AirScape suspension system not only serves as a rock-solid foundation for evenly transferring the weight to the hips, lumbar, and shoulders, but it also offers superior breathability. The Osprey Aether 85 backpack now offers the IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt technology to match the user's unique shape over this important load-bearing surface. The dual density shoulder harness offers a smooth, contoured fit, interchangeable sizes, and no sewn seams against the shoulders (as is true of all surfaces on the pack that contact the body). The Osprey Aether 85 backpack can also be considered a hydration pack on steroids. An internal backpanel hydration sleeve with twin exit ports provides customized plumbing and the external dual entry side pockets accommodate one liter bottles for easy access. The Osprey Aether 85 backpack is designed to comfortably carry loads of 45 to 55 lbs. For smaller loads be sure to check out the Osprey Aether 70 and Aether 60 backpacks."

User Reviews

rated 4.5 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by The Woodlander, Oct 12, 2009

"This backpack is great. I used on a 75 mile Philmont trek in New Mexico. Incredibly comfortable ONCE ADJUSTED. If you don't adjust it, it can get a bit uncomfortable.

The airscape stuff offers good ventilation, but seems like a very heavy material."

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rated 4 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by Tom Budlong, May 25, 2009

"Osprey’s Aether 85 is fundamentally a very good pack. Once adjusted (I was ready to toss it off the cliff until I did a major adjustment), it carries its load much better than any other pack I have had. Somehow, they got that all right.

However, I consider the lid a collection of design flaws."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by The Lorax, Oct 16, 2008

"By far the most comfortable pack I have ever used. The molded hip belt is a nice feature and due to the strategically located compression straps, I've been able to use it ranging in length of two days to a week. I would recommend this piece of equipment to anyone in the market for a new backpack."

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by Scott D. Smith, Aug 21, 2008

"Ditto!!

BEST pack I've ever owned (including a Dana Design Terraplane).

NO comfort issues ... right out of the box! In fact VERY comfy.

Nice set up with the lid that coverts into a waist belt...and a few pockets to help organize.

Plus... holds plenty of stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by Arjen, Feb 24, 2008

"I traveled for more than one month through China and Tibet with this backpack and I love it!

I easily get pain in my back from carrying loads, but with this backpack I can walk for days without having this inconvenience. It's light, very comfortable and very good quality. I can recommend it!"

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rated 5 of 5 stars Men's Aether 85
Reviewed by William Lawson, Jun 05, 2006

"I bought an Aether 85 in sunburst yellow. I have only one trip with this pack so far, but it was a 14-mile overnight thru hike with 6000 vertical feet in Alaska's Kenai Mountains packed with about 45 lbs of gear. I was initially impressed by the build quality and specs."

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Aether 85 at 8 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

CampSaver.com
Osprey Aether 85 Pack 5200 cu in$231.16Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Aether 85 Backpack$227.95Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in$231.20Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Aether 85 Backpack$231.09Buy Now

Moosejaw
Men's Aether 85 Backpack$289.00Buy Now

REI
Aether 85 Pack$289.00Buy Now

Massey's
Aether 85 Internal Frame Pack$279.00Buy Now

US Outdoor Store
Aether 85 Backpack$279.00Buy Now

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