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Comments about Osprey Aether 85 Pack:
Got this pack in and headed for a 4 day backpacking trip on the AT in the Smoky Mountains. This pack held A LOT of weight. Weighed in a 52lbs without water. The hipbelt did a great job of staying put and the adjusters and frame system kept the load balanced very well. This thing holds a TON. Everything was packed inside: MSR sweetwater system, MSR Alpine 2 pot set, MSR EGK stove, large bear vault with 4 days of food, sleeping bag, clothing, emergency cold weather clothes, etc.. I also added the Daylite pack to the outside which attaches quite well. The trekking pole quick stow works great. The pack has pretty lengthy adjusters so i used velcro to sinch them down after tightened which kept the excess out of my way. All in all, this thing held up very well with heavy weight. Took a few spills on some Ice and it still looks new.
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Bought this pack today and it was a great fit. Fit for the Medium size (5200 Cu. In) and its a great step down from my older pack that was a 5600 cu in. All the Pack guys @ REI really reccommend this pack b/c they all have an Osprey and have not been disappointed with the brand. [...] I had to get a larger hipbelt since I have a little more around the middle than I like. I like that the Waistbelt and Shoulder Harness are fully removable and can customize to the wearer. I had to order the XL waistbelt (but will not charge me for it since I bought it in the store and will exchange the Medium Hipbelt on the pack when I return it. Will get it custom heat molded which sounds real neat.I walked around my house with about 50 pounds in it and it feels real good (even w/o the hipbelt) So I am looking forward to hitting the trail with it. [...] worth the 45 minute drive to get a solid pack.
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I am planning and preparing to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2012. I have spent several months reading reviews and looking at various brands of packs for my 2,600+ mile adventure. After all my research I decided on the Osprey Aether 85. [...] bought the large. I purchased on-line to get the magenta colored pack.I have not yet had the hip belt molded. I took the pack on a four day 38 mile trial run. The pack weighed in at 47 pounds at the trail head. I am out of shape and overweight so I was a bit worried as to how my body would handle the weight and climb. The pack sat so securely on my hips I barely noticed the weight. We hiked 9 miles with an elevation gain of a little over 1,500 feet the first day. I had no hot spots or uncomfortable feelings associated with the pack.Loading the pack is a breeze. The large top opening makes loading simple. The bottom sleeping bag area accessed by its own zippers make for easy access both packing and un-packing of my Big Agnes Lost Ranger sleeping bag. I can also fit my Big Agnes sleeping pad in with the bag. The front access "D" zipper is very nice but really not necessary. Makes it easy to access items in the bottom of the pack without dumping the entire load. But in my opinion, really not necessary.The top piece also used by some as a day pack is very nice. I actually cut the straps off to reduce weight as I will NEVER use it for its intended purpose. I saved the buckle as a spare to the hip belt in case of it being broken some how.I added a 100oz Camel Back H20 water bladder with the shielded hose with the flow meter. The bladder fits well and allows for easy access for filling when needed.After my first use of the pack I have to say I think I made the right choice for me. I will do several more hikes of varying distances as April 2012 approaches to dial the pack in for the 5-6 months of trail use it will get. So far, I love the pack and would highly recommend the pack to those looking for a comfortable pack that is on the low end of weight (5 lbs 4 oz) and large (5,200 ci)in capacity.
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6 days in John Muir Wilderness. I'm new to the game after 20 years. I was able to comfortably carry 60+ lbs of stuff in and attached to this pack on a recent 20+ mile trip which involved some steep terrain. I weigh 150 lbs ;) The pack was durable and held the load well. I was very comfortable and easy to pack.
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When I first took this pack hunting I was a little skeptical due its the enormous space it has. I didn't think that I would use all of the space and thought of trading it in for something smaller. Completely changed my mind when I was carrying over 120 pounds of meat that day. The backpack suspension helped distribute the load very efficiently and if it wasn't for this pack I would of had to make multiple trips down 45 degree angle mountain. Definitely held up the load and excessive test that I tend to demand and I am very satisfied with this product. However, this pack is pretty big and would not recommend buying unless you are backpacking for over a week or handling heavy loads. Would buy again!!! Thank you REI and Osprey.
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Great pack and great suspension. Osprey also has a lifetime guarantee on their packs. Just return it to them and they will fix any problems that come up. I used this pack on a day hike and multi-day hike and it was fantastic all the way around. The loops for your trekking poles were used consistently and all the other hikers I was with commented on how much they liked that feature. A great pack and you can't go wrong at the price.
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Carried this pack for 2 weeks on the Appalachian trail.It carries well,is comfortable and is easy to load but is on the heavy side.The elastic pocket in the rear fell apart during the first few days [...].REI cheerfully refunded my money and Osprey regrettably lost a customer.
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I got this pack for a 75 mile backpacking trip in New Mexico (Philmont). I have taken it on a couple practice hikes and it is incredibly comfortable. I love how little it ways.
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Just got back from a 4-night hike in the sand dunes of Michigan. The Aether 85 performed outstanding.
Very comfortable with 50lb load - easily made 15 mile days.
Had the zipper snag on the top compartment 2 or 3 times. Other than that, the pack was flawless.
Would like to see more external straps for attaching stuff. The holder for the trekking poles is awesome.
Overall, very good job by Osprey to provide a pack suitable for 1-2 week adventures.
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Comments about Osprey Aether 85 Pack:
This pack was an excellent upgrade from my 10 year old Kelty. Many great features on this back include the straight jacket option, easy to adjust straps and the improved removable fannypack. I purchased this pack for multiday trips with climbing gear in tow.
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