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Built for heavy loads and rugged trails, the women's Osprey UNLTD AirScape 68 pack uses premium materials, including a 3D-printed lumbar panel, for durability—and the top lid converts to a daypack.
Imported.
View the Osprey UNLTD Product LineView all Osprey Backpacking PacksBest Use | Backpacking |
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Frame Type | Internal Frame |
Gear Capacity (L) | XS/S: 64 liters |
Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | XS/S: 3,906 cubic inches |
Weight | XS/S: 6 lbs. |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Fits Torso Length (in.) | XS/S: 13.5-17 inches |
Fits Waist/Hips | XS/S: 26-50 inches |
Material(s) | 210-denier high-tenacity nylon; ultra-high-molecular-weight ripstop polyethylene; 500-denier high-tenacity recycled nylon (bluesign® approved) |
Frame Material | High-carbon stainless steel |
Number of Stays | 1 peripheral hoop |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Pack Access | Top |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 6 + main compartment |
Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
Raincover Included | Yes |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Removable Daypack | Yes |
Dimensions | XS/S: 30 x 16 x 15 inches |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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The pack works great but based on the sales pitch,,,, that during Covid Ospray gave the their engineers complete freedom to design the best pack for the market. So okay great design and comfort definitely….. they used cheap plastic attachments hooks for,connections for the top accessory/travel pack. To fix the pack it would have been $60. Shipping back and forth for. $700.00 pack. Returned…
I am a man, but the man's torso was a little longer than I wanted so the Women's M/L was perfect, so I bought that one. I do not regret it for a second. It carries so well that even though I have to carry some heavy stuff like a full Bear Keg and lots of water and fuel, it was no problem. I couldn't believe over 40 pounds of stuff would feel like nothing on a 140lb 60 plus yr old body. There are a few things I would change like replacing the plastic "hardwear" with titanium or anodized aluminum hardware. I like the angle of the stretchy pockets too. Its very comfortable. The hip belt and the shoulder straps are so comfortable and I love the airflow on my back! If you have to carry quite a bit of stuff - like Winter backpacking in the Arctic, or that heavier bomb proof tent you love so much and don't want to feel the weight, this is for you.
I really wanted to like the backpack, it’s very well made, quality material, and nice color but the 3D Printed Fitscape:tm: Lumbar in the back was hurting my back from the first hour that I put the pack on, and it was loaded only to 30 lb. It felt like the 3 D construction was super hard and it was eating into my lower back, like a solid peace of plastic, creating a lot of pressure. Good that I tested it before the actual backpacking trip, otherwise I would have suffered lot’s of pain to my lower back from this lumbar. Interestingly, I can’t seam to find anyone else mention the same problem.
I did the JMT with an Osprey Ariel. I did it a second time with the UNLTD. Night and day for convenience! The UNLTD gets a lot of hate for the price, but if you can afford it, it’s 10,000% worth it! The added front zipper makes packing and unpacking a breeze. The change in the location of the water bladder was brilliant. I got so dehydrated my first trip on the JMT because my water bladder was so hard to get to. I literally had to unpack most of my bag to get to it. The Osprey UNLTD solved that issue. I am able to access the water bladder without unpacking my entire bag. One of the previous reviews said that the buckles were cheap. In my opinion, the buckles aren’t cheap. They are made to keep the pack a little lighter. I haven’t broken a buckle yet. And if I do, Osprey will replace replace it for life! If you are backpacking on a budget this bag, maybe isn’t the one for you. If you can splurge on your equipment and enjoy something that makes packing and unpacking gear super convenient, but also wears weight more comfortable than lighter packs, this is definitely the one for you!