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Osprey Aether 65 Pack - Men's
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Built to comfortably haul heavy loads for the weekend or for a week, the men's Osprey Aether 65 pack features a highly customizable fit for a variety of body shapes and sizes.
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- With an adjustable torso length and custom Fit-on-the-Fly™ shoulder straps and hipbelt, this pack offers a fine-tuned fit for a variety of shapes and sizes
- Injection-molded AirScape™ back panel and mesh-padded shoulder straps offer next-to-body comfort
- Durable fabric is treated with a PFC-free DWR (durable water repellent); fabric is made with bluesign®-approved materials
- Raincover with a PFC-free DWR treatment keeps your pack and contents covered in foul weather
- Large front panel zipper allows easy access to the main compartment; floating top lid with lash points enables access from above
- Fabric-reinforced front shove-it pocket is ideal for raingear or pack-out materials
- Dual-access stretch-mesh side water bottle pockets
- Dual upper and lower side compression straps secure contents along the edges to balance weight and prevent shifting
- Dual front panel compression straps with StraightJacket compression secure contents to better center your balance
- 2 zippered hipbelt pockets provide easy, convenient access to phones, GPS devices, battery packs and more
- Dual ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs secure climbing gear and extra tools needed in the backcountry
- Zippered compartment for a sleeping bag includes a removable divider to separate contents
- Sleeping pad straps can be removed
- Internal hydration reservoir sleeve (reservoir not included)
- Anchor loops attach an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack for short forays (Daylite pack not included)
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View the Osprey Aether Product LineView all Osprey Backpacking Packs| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | S/M: 65 liters EF S/M: 65 liters L/XL: 68 liters EF L/XL: 68 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | S/M: 3,967 cubic inches EF S/M: 3,967 cubic inches L/XL: 4,150 cubic inches EF L/XL: 4,150 cubic inches |
| Weight | S/M: 4 lbs. 14.7 oz. EF S/M: 4 lbs. 14.7 oz. L/XL: 4 lbs. 15.4 oz. EF L/XL: 4 lbs. 15.4 oz. |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | S/M: 17-20.5 inches EF S/M: 17-20.5 inches L/XL: 19.5-23 inches EF L/XL: 19.5-23 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | S/M: 28-50 inches EF S/M: 40-70 inches L/XL: 30-55 inches EF L/XL: 40-70 inches |
| Material(s) | 420HD nylon packcloth; 210-denier nylon Diamond (bluesign® approved) |
| Frame Material | 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame |
| Number of Stays | 1 peripheral hoop |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top/panel |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 7 + main compartment |
| Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
| Raincover Included | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Dimensions | S/M: 32 x 16 x 11 inches EF S/M: 32 x 16 x 11 inches L/XL: 33 x 16 x 11 inches EF L/XL: 33 x 16 x 11 inches |
| Gender | Men's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Perfect for Heavier Loads
Desolation Wilderness4 years ago
Bought this pack before it even appeared on the Osprey website the day it came out. Used 4 days in Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness.
To appreciate this pack it needs to be loaded with 30 lbs or more. Just trying it on empty other packs like the Atmos AG 65 feel more comfortable. When you put the Aether 65 under load the straps then feel like memory foam. The straps feel harder with an empty pack so they need to be loaded to understand the difference. I loaded in 47 lbs at 9,000 ft elevation for around 20 miles and it was hard to believe how light it felt. Extremely comfortable under heavier loads.
Pros: Extremely comfortable for heavier loads. Outstanding materials; finds the balance between very durable feel but not too heavy. Love the front zipper opening to the main compartment instead of just top loading.
Con: One area where this pack is not well designed is the lower side compression straps. The straps go across the front of the water bottle holders. This means that you need to loosen the straps to carry water essentially making side compression useless. This was a very poor design the straps should have been routed underneath the bottle holding material.
Summary: Other than the confusing choice to route the lower compression straps over the bottle holders this is easily the best pack I've ever owned. Very highly recommended.
Desolation Wilderness
Bay Area, CA
38 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aether 65 is junk
Joeenich2 years ago
I expected it would be a nice quality bag with the Osprey name but found it to be quite different. This aether 65 is a redesigned if the original Aether 65 that needs to be trashed. Any moisture goes right through the material,including humidity. The torso adjustment us accomplished through the shoulder straps alone. There is no other adjustment as before. If you're on the smaller side it will not dial in correctly and your bag will be top heavy. The shoulder harness is offset to the left, so the right shoulder strap cuts into your shoulder and restricts blood circulation. The hip belt slides no matter how tight I adjust it but that doesn't matter as the shoulder straps have space between them and my shoulders. That is due to the torso adjustment being unable to adjust down any further as it sewn at the wrong point. The hip belt and shoulder pads are stiff and thin making it very uncomfortable. With that said, the entire load is born by two straps that adjust the torso length. My Gregory ba!toros 60L held more volume and handled much more weight than this bag, even though it's billed as a 65L plus and 60lbs capacity. I'm running 40lbs and it's a fight all the way. I began mountain hiking at 15 and am now 62. That means I have a lot of experience with backpacking and could never recommend this bag. Upon research I Found the Osprey brand was sold to a company called Helen of Troy out of Greece. It's quite obvious to me that they buy quality brands and destroy them, while taking everyone's money.
Joeenich
Austin, Texas
10 people found this review helpful
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Powder A.
Kilimanjaro, Africa
3 years ago
I contribute my success of submitting Mount Kilimanjaro to this pack. It is extremely comfortable and when I was in the military I could really use this.
Originally posted on Osprey
Nick
Canton, Mi
So far so good.
2 years ago
This is my 1st backpack purchase in about 15 years, so take my words with a grain of salt. I hiked/backpacked before with a cheep plastic framed backpack it was ok, this so far has been very comfortable. I have been testing it out on my little 5mi to 9mi day hikes, but due have a 4 day tip in april. It has not failed in anyway & these day hikes the pack is packed for 4 days worth weighing in at 35lb.
Age:35–44
Weight:225–250 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
Stevo's W.
Great features but TERRIBLE for long days with Heavier loads
1 year ago
This pack has every feature one would want in a pack except for a MAJOR design flaw. It has 2 friction points on the back adjustment system which rub on my back and leave me with two red chaffing marks and bruises after every long hike with heavier loads (40-45lbs). I originally bought this for mountaineering and it was perfect because I was wearing so many layers due to cold weather. Now that I'm using it in warm weather without the extra layers on my upper body, I have found that the 2 adjustment strap connection points rub on my back and have removed the skin and caused painful bruising. I have adjusted the pack a number of times to see if it would help but have found that nothing works. I own numerous packs for every possible situation and although I love the features of this pack it is simply too painful to use in warmer weather when I am not wearing extra layers to provide some protection for my back. I hate to say it because I love the features but coming from someone that wears a pack at least 3 out of 7 days every week, I would NOT recommend this pack. There are many other brands with different designs that do not have this issue.
Originally posted on Osprey
linds
Wellington, NZ
Well-built and weight distributing
3 years ago
My SO was in need of a new pack- he's 6'7 and had been using his sister's. He also has a poorly healed broken collarbone so comfort and weight distribution for someone of his height was super important. We got him sized in a store and compared this pack to the Deuter Aircontact and the Gregory Baltoro. This was by far the lightest and most comfortable pack he tried on- on both shoulder straps, adjustability, and hip belt. Nice that they now include the raincover- when I got my Ariel a few years ago, they didn't include those. I'll update this review after a few months and see how things work out re: his shoulder.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:Taller than 6' 5"
Yes , I recommend this product
Bobcat
NY
Weight? What weight??
1 year ago
Traded in my prior Deuter for a new Aether recently, and this time got properly fitted by the expert help at REI. In the store I felt a difference right away. Then I hit the trail (AT section) with a full load and my feelings were confirmed. The comfort made a difference! The backpack is nicely designed, with pockets where you expect. A large enough main cabin, top and bottom auxilliary storage, an outside pouch at the back and stretchy side pocket for that needed water-bottle or grab-on-the-go item. Plus hip pockets for keys etc. the pack is easily customizable and when properly fitted is an easy burden to carry.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
Professor
Upstate New York
Solid backpacking pack
3 years ago
Solid backpacking pack. I purchased mine circa 2008, I think it is an Aether 70. I went through multiple frame and nonframe packs since the 70s, and this is by far the must comfortable I have ever owned. I needed to accommodate a rented bear barrel, so went with a 70 liter. Solo trips have included the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne (5 days), Denali National Park (5 days), and the John Muir Trail (18 days). I have packed up to 11 days provisions. It may not be for ultralight packers, but I have no intention of replacing it. Still planning new trips.
Age:65–74
Weight:175–200 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
Jason
Aether 65L Bag
4 years ago
Great bag!! I’ve had a Kelty Redwing 90L for 15 years. It was a good bag but the materials that were available at the time still made the bag heavy even when empty and of course with 90 L you can pack everything but the kitchen sink. With the new materials, technology and the Osprey brand-name I decided to go in on this bag. The bag is extremely comfortable fully adjustable and distributes weight evenly and overall feels great! The fact that it’s a 65L forces me to take only the essentials plus a little extra without overweighing the bag and making the trip uncomfortable. I expect I’ll have this bag for many years to come and I appreciate the quality behind it.
CryCon
Utah
A B+ for some, an A for others
2 years ago
Extraordinarily comfortable, but fairly heavy for a pack. However, that weight doesn't make me care so much when the pack is as pleasant as it is to wear. Padding is great, adjustability is decently easy with many points of adjustment, and the straight jacket plus front opening have worked great for me. My *only* complaint (other than my minor gripe about the weight) is that I wish the opening for the sleeping bag compartment was a touch bigger. I use a large synthetic sleeping bag, and it just *barely* can't get in via that pocket. I can toss it through the front pocket and get it all the way to the bottom, however, so at least it can still come with me.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'7"
Yes , I recommend this product
BenV
Lake Placid, NY
Excellent pack, sans some features (4.5 stars)
4 years ago
Bought this pack a few weeks ago to replace my old Atmos, have used it for several 3-4 day trips in the Adirondacks already. To really appreciate the pack you have to load it up with 30+ pounds, the back panel will feel stiff and uncomfortable otherwise. But it carries weight extremely well, I was in the 40-50lb range and had no problem hiking all day. It also moves well with your body which is excellent when you have to scramble. The hip belt and shoulder straps in particular are very comfortable and easy to adjust. The difference from the old Aether AG version to this one are included rain cover at the cost of the day pack and the stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments. To be honest the only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because I'm not thrilled that Osprey would remove a feature that was so handy (according to Osprey it will be on a higher priced Aether Plus backpack...) and I miss the external pockets on the Atmos. But as far as carrying capacity, comfort, and ease of use go, this is a real winner.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'10"
Yes , I recommend this product
Mike B
Upstate New York
Great overnighter bag
4 years ago
This bag is my first ever hiking pack of this size. After getting setup by REI staff i headed out a week later for a 2 night trip. Full wet weight of 35.7lbs. (I was carrying 4 liters of water.) Bag was completely comfortable and had just enough room for all my stuff and as a first timer probably a few extra things i didn't need. Love the on the fly adjustments, made my first overnight hike easier. I figured out how to adjust for inclines and how to shift weight off hips onto shoulders and vis versa for a short break while hiking. Pack sat well on my body and never felt out of balance other than just not having trail legs yet. Had a little light rain right when we got to camp first night, but not enough to say i tested pack for rain. Pack does come with rain cover, but again didn't have need to test.
Age:45–54
Weight:200–225 lbs.
Height:6'1"
Yes , I recommend this product
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