Osprey Ariel 65

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The Ariel 65 is an internal frame backpack made by Osprey. It has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5), based on 1 user review.

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From Backcountry.com:
"The Osprey Women's Ariel 65 Backpack gives you lots of bang for minimal buck. Osprey designed this lightweight multi-day backpack for the budget-conscious woman who demands superior performance and comfort. The Ariel 65 is specifically designed to fit the female form. The dual density mesh IsoForm shoulder harness adjusts to the delicate contours of a woman's torso while the foam and mesh AirScape back panel circulates more air to keep her cool. She can also custom mold her IsoForm CM hip-belt to match the shape of her body-making pressure points and dead zones a thing of the past. The Ariel 65 puts as much emphasis on functionality as it does comfort. It features a separate sleeping bag compartment, an internal hydration sleeve, and multiple external gear loops for everything from layers to water reserves."

From Oregon Mountain Community:
"Custom contoured harness and hipbelt and versatile sizing options make the Osprey Ariel 65 a superb large volume women's backpack. An ideal size for the majority of backpackers, the Ariel 65 will carry what you need - whatever your favorite adventure. Osprey Ariel 65 Features: Lightweight women's design AirScape suspension IsoForm harness IsoForm CM™ hipbelt Airscape backpanel Dual Entry Side Pockets IsoForm CM™ hipbelt IsoForm Harness Side Carry Loops Sleeping Bag Compartment Sleeping Pad Straps Stretch Front pocket Osprey Ariel 65 Specifications: Size cu. in. liter lbs/oz kg. S 3800 62 4/5 1.96 M 4000 65 4/8 2.04 L 4200 68 4/11 2.12"

From Moosejaw:
"Free Shipping. Osprey Women's Ariel 65 Backpack (Fall 2009) Custom contoured harness and hipbelt and versatile sizing options make the Ariel 65 by Osprey a superb large volume women's backpack. An ideal size for the majority of backpackers, the Ariel 65 will carry what you need - whatever your favorite adventure. Lightweight women's design AirScape suspension IsoForm harness IsoForm CM hipbelt AirScape backpanel with nubbed foam and grip mesh covering provides superior breathability and ultra-comfortable pack to body contact. IsoForm harness in multiple sizes and gender specific cuts features spacer mesh surface with no sewn seams for superb comfort and contoured fit. IsoForm CM Hipbelts provide custom, heat molded fit in multiple sizes and gender specific cuts. Dual entry stretch woven side pockets allows easy access to water bottles. Welded stretch woven front pocket delivers extra carrying capacity. Ski/Trekking pole loops secure skis or poles for easy, stable transport. Spacious, zippered sleeping bag compartment provides organized load division and easy alternative access to main pack body. Removable sleeping pad straps are there when you need them, gone when you don't. Weight: Small - 4 lb. 5 oz. / 1.96 kg. Medium - 4 lb. 8 oz. / 2.04 kg. Volume: Small - 3800 cu.in. / 62 liters Medium - 4000 cu.in. / 65 liters"

From Altrec Outdoors:
"Multi-day alpine traverses and grand backpacking loop trips define the uses of the redesigned, lightweight Osprey Ariel 65 women's backpack. State-of-the-art durable materials, custom fit options designed for a women's specific fit, and innovative, practical features combine to create the superior fit and function of this surprisingly affordable pack. In fact, Backpacker magazine's 2006 Gear Guide edition recommends it as a Best Buy. The deep front pocket, made of tough two-way stretch woven nylon with Lycra , is a great example of the innovative use of advanced materials found on this pack. The pocket serves as a versatile catchall for carrying anything from a climbing rope to a pair of snowshoes, or any other straggling piece of camping gear you forgot to load when breaking camp. But most importantly, the load carrying comfort of the Osprey Ariel 65 women's backpack is far superior than one would expect given the affordable price. The IsoForm hipbelt is custom moldable, using heat to warm the belt in preparation for achieving an exact fit. These hipbelts come in four women's specific sizes. Furthermore, the Isoform shoulder harness is available in four sizes, also contoured to fit women best. The pack to body surface of both the hipbelt and shoulder harness are entirely seamless, reducing the chance of pressure points developing. A fabulous harness system is useless, however, unless a quality suspension can transfer the load to these weight-bearing surfaces. Enter the AirScape suspension, a carefully assembled sandwich consisting of an internal framesheet with single aluminum stay, ventilated rubber foam backpanel, and peripheral 7075 AL rods. And like the front pocket described earlier, the Osprey Ariel 65 backpack features two dual access stretch woven side pockets, deep for cramming all sorts of necessities within easy reach, and perfect for one liter bottles. Other great features include a zippered sleeping bag compartment, option to convert the top pocket and hipbelt into a fanny pack, and an internal backpanel hydration pocket with twin tube exit ports. For a smaller, very similar version be sure to check out the Osprey Ariel 55 backpack."

User Reviews

Women's Ariel 65
Reviewed by saci, Apr 17, 2008

"Took Osprey Ariel 65 on my Nepali trek. It is light, on which my sherpa also did comment. He was greatly enthused by the pack. We managed mostly my things, his small bundle and bits and pieces from his 10 yr old son.

The bottom compartment held my Daimor scheidegg sleeping bag well."

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