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Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's
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Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's

Item # 764209

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Osprey Ariel 75 is a superb, lightweight pack for backcountry trips, featuring a custom-moldable hipbelt and a women-specfific, shorter torso length.

  • Top-loading pack shaves weight with its lightweight yet tough 210-denier high-tenacity double-ripstop nylon construction
  • AirScape Suspension uses peripheral rods, a nubbed foam backpanel and an internal framesheet
  • High-density polyurethane (HDPE) framesheet and a single aluminum stay protect your back from bulky or pointy items and support heavy loads
  • Running down the sidewall, the peripheral rods anchor to load lifter straps and hipbelt, actively transferring load to your hips and resisting sag
  • Women's IsoForm Custom Moldable hipbelt—made with 3D dual-density foam designed to fit female hip bones—provides superior load support
  • Osprey's certified Custom Molding available in most stores—check your local REI store for a custom hipbelt molding oven
  • ErgoPull hipbelt closure provides extra leverage, drawing tension along top and bottom—not through the center—relieving hipbone pressure
  • IsoForm dual-density foam shoulder harness with Spacer Mesh promotes airflow and wicks away moisture during warm weather and intense activity
  • Externally accessible bottom compartment accommodates all types of sleeping bags
  • Hydration-compatible design features reservoir sleeve and dual drink tube exit port for on-the-go hydration (reservoir sold separately)
  • Top pocket can be removed and converted into a lumbar pack; IsoForm hipbelt on pack can be removed and slid onto lumbar pack for comfortable carrying
  • Dual-entry side mesh pockets keep essentials easily accessible; built-in front mesh pocket accepts Osprey Excessories for added capacity
  • Front compression wings compress the contents of the pack, whether full or nearly empty, without sag or load distortion
  • Ski straps, ice axe tool loops, sleeping pad straps and extendable lid accommodate a variety of alpine gear

Spec chart is based on size Medium. Size Small specs are below.

    Specifications for torso / waist and hips / average volume / average metric volume / average weight / average metric weight are as follows:
  • Small - <18.5 in. / 27 - 31 in. / 4,400 cu. in. / 72 liters / 4 lbs. 9 oz. / 2.06 kg.

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Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's Specs

Specification

Description

GenderWomen's
Frame typeInternal
Backpack styleLightweight backpack
Approximate volume4,600 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric75 liters
Average weight4 lbs. 12 oz.
Average weight - metric2.15 kilograms
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso18-20.5 inches
Fits waist/hips30-34 inches
MaterialDouble-ripstop nylon
Frame materialHDPE/aluminum
Number of stays1
Number of pockets2 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentYes

Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's Customer Reviews

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Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's
 
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Feb

21

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Fantastic Pack

By Travel is my middle name

from Athena, OR

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Load
  • Good Padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Large Capacity
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended Hikes
    • Heavy Loads
    • Travel

    Comments about Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's:

    I bought this pack just after starting the Colorado Trail in 2006, because the pack I started with wasn't working. From the get go, this pack made a significant difference.

    I'm short-waisted, with narrow shoulders. The shoulder straps are angled inwards so that they did not fall off my shoulders (like other packs). I especially like how the back of the pack sits away from my back so that I don't feel as warm as I would with other packs.

    Hiking has had a positive effect on my waistline. I had to switch out the waistbelt this summer on the PCT to a smaller size. Darn!

    Everything can fit in this pack with the exception of some bulky pads. The pad and/or wet tent easily attaches at the base of the pack.

    The pack is easy to clean when I come home and ready to go on it's next adventure.

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    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Mar

    5

    2009

     
    4.0

    great trail companion

    By lynde

    from montana

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Easy To Load
    • Good Padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Hikes
      • Extended Hikes
      • Heavy Loads
      • Light Loads
      • Travel
      • Wet Weather

      Comments about Osprey Ariel 75 Pack - Women's:

      this pack accompanied me to the 'outback' of alaska last summer, where it was worn fully loaded as well as partially loaded for day hikes. i musta tried on 6-7 packs of it's size [...]. this won my heart as the most comfortable to wear, knowing that they don't get that much easier to wear as the miles wear on. great fit for a short muscle-y woman like me. i know i'm carrying weight when it's loaded, but it is so well distributed and comfortable that i can still enjoy the scenary. the only drawback i could find was not being able to access the stretchy side pockets when wearing the pack. i like to keep a water bottle or camera or binocs handy for quick use, and i haven't worked that out with this pack as yet. otherwise, it's a great pack! i especially like the detachable top pocket that doubles as a lumbar pack for short excursions.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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