User Review: Osprey Aether 85

Osprey Aether 85
Above: The current Aether 85, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 4.5 of 5 stars
Design: Top Loading internal
Max. Load Carried: 80 lbs
Height of Owner: 5'6''

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. Plenty of space inside and out. Not too many pockets. The water bottles are hard to get to while hiking with it on,I often had to stop to take them out. Custom mold is quite comfy, as is the fannypack/daypack thing on top.

Overall a very nice pack. Plan on adding another review after a small mountaineering expedition this winter.

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Where to Buy

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

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Backcountry.com
Aether 85 Backpack - 5000-5400 cu in$288.95Buy Now

Oregon Mountain Community
Aether 85 Backpack$227.95Buy Now

Moosejaw
Men's Aether 85 Backpack$289.00Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
Aether 85 Backpack$245.39Buy Now

CampSaver.com
Osprey Aether 85 Pack 5200 cu in$288.95Buy 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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