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Osprey Aether 60 Pack
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Osprey Aether 60 Pack

Item # 780215

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Featuring a custom-moldable hipbelt, Osprey Aether 60 is a superb, lightweight pack for backcountry trips that doesn't compromise comfort for weight.

  • 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 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
  • Providing superior load support is the removable IsoForm CM (Custom Moldable) hipbelt, a 3D dual-density foam contoured and anatomically shaped
  • Osprey 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
  • Adjustable IsoForm dual-density foam shoulder harness with Spacer Mesh promotes airflow and wicks away moisture during warm weather and intense activity
  • 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 stretch 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
  • Attachment slots, ice axe tool loops, removable sleeping pad straps and extendable lid accommodate a variety of alpine gear

    Spec chart based on size Medium. Specifications for size Small and Large torso / waist and hips / base volume / weight are as follows:
  • Small: <18.5 in. / <31 in. / 3,500 cu. in. (57 liters) / 3 lbs. 12 oz. (1.71kg)
  • Large: >20 in. / >33 in. / 3,900 cu. in. (63 liters) / 4 lbs. 6 oz. (1.99kg)

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Osprey Aether 60 Pack Specs

Specification

Description

GenderMen's
Frame typeInternal
Backpack styleLightweight backpack
Approximate volume3,700 cubic inches
Approximate volume - metric60 liters
Average weight4 lbs. 3 oz.
Average weight - metric1.89 kilograms
Adjustable torsoYes
Fits torso18 - 20.5 inches
Fits waist/hips30 - 34 inches
MaterialDouble-ripstop nylon
Frame materialHDPE/aluminum
Number of stays2 peripheral rods
Number of pockets2 + main compartment
Access / LoadingTop
Sleeping bag compartmentNo

Osprey Aether 60 Pack Customer Reviews

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Osprey Aether 60 Pack
 
4.7

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)
  • Highly adjustable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Extended trips (3)

    Reviewed by 3 customers

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    May

    25

    2009

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Many pros, and a couple cons.

    By Zone1x

    from Raleigh, NC

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Good Padding
    • Highly Adjustable
    • Large Capacity
    • Lightweight

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Extended Hikes

      Comments about Osprey Aether 60 Pack:

      I found a large Aether 60 on sale at a great price and I needed a lightweight pack for a few days on the AT. (I usually kayak-camp, where I can just toss stuff into dry bags, so this is a bit of a change for me.) This is a top-loading pack, so it's a bit more difficult to get to your gear, but the opening is large and the shape is fairly straight. Unlike the larger sizes of Aethers, there is no bottom compartment where you can put a sleeping bag or tent. The frame is very comfortable and well-padded, while staying quite light. The waist belt is heavenly, even without the custom molding available from REI. A floating cover/detachable bag is very handy. (You can loosen the straps and really jam a lot into this baby.) There are half-a-dozen compression straps on the outside of the pack and the ability to contour/tighten the pack is amazing. The quality of workmanship is great, as I expected from Osprey.

      On the downside, this pack is clearly intended to be as lightweight as possible and a few sacrifices have been made to achieve this end. There are only three pockets on the outside of the pack (one on each side and one on the back) and none of them have rain flaps. They are elastic and mesh...hope they hold up to some use. The waist belt has NO pockets or rings whatsoever, so you will almost certainly need a waist pack of some type for those items you need to get to easily while hiking. There are a few scattered cloth and cord loops on the pack itself so you can attach gear and it would have been nice if Osprey had added a couple to the belt, too. In fact, if I were redesigning this pack, I would add four to six plastic D-rings to the pack and one on each side of the belt.

      All in all, a comfortable, lightweight pack that holds a lot of gear. Just don't expect to be hanging anything from the belt or clipping much to the exterior.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      15

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Awesome Bag!!!

      By Warmonger

      from Southern Oregon

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

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

        Comments about Osprey Aether 60 Pack:

        This bag is great. I am very picky on bags as designers often get carried away and add neat little doodads here and there that overall add weight and do not improve crucial functions. This bag is just the opposite. Flawless design, ultimate load synching for getting that frame right on your body. No useless zippers and pouches that make noise, add weight, and snag on tree limbs. I can't stress enough how much you can synch the load down and center it. Crucial if you've ever done scrambling or the occasional free climb. Plus I've got my load exactly the same (for the most part) each trip (based on style) so i've cut the excess on the straps and melted the ends and it frees up extra weight there as well. EXCELLENT PACK!!!!!

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        21

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Incredible pack

        By Globetruck

        from Montgomery, AL

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Good Padding
        • Highly Adjustable

        Cons

        • Tough to load

        Best Uses

        • Extended Hikes
        • Perfect 3-5 day pack

        Comments about Osprey Aether 60 Pack:

        The best pack I own! It's also the perfect capacity for up to a week in the summer. Very comfortable hip belt, great load control. Excellent construction. When I bought it, I was a little worried that the large rear pocket and side pockets would rip/tear/deform, but they've held up very well.

        The only con that I have: I wish it was just a little bit easier to load. The top opening of the pack is somewhat restricted by a plastic framesheet. It's not a huge deal (not enough to detract from a 5 star rating), but it does restrict loading a bit, mainly when trying to replace a 70L hydration sack inside the hydration sleeve. But honestly, it's my only complaint.

        I'm a fairly lightweight backpacker - about 25 lbs for 2-3 days on average. This pack easily handles 35-40 lbs though. The most I've had in it was about 37 and it was still quite comfortable.

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        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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