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Osprey Ariel 55 Pack - Women's
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When you're hauling weight for days in the wild, the fine-tuned, customizable fit and durable, lightweight design of the women's Osprey Ariel 55 pack help you to comfortably carry the load.
- 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 offers breathable, next-to-body comfort
- Durable fabric is treated with a PFC-free durable water repellent (DWR); fabric is made with bluesign®-approved materials
- Raincover with a PFC-free DWR treatment keeps your pack and contents covered in foul weather; raincover is made with bluesign-approved materials
- 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 let you attach an Osprey Daylite daypack for short forays (Daylite pack not included)
Imported.
View the Osprey Ariel Product LineView all Osprey Backpacking Packs| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Internal Frame |
| Gear Capacity (L) | XS/S: 52 liters M/L: 55 liters |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | XS/S: 3,173 cubic inches M/L: 3,356 cubic inches |
| Weight | XS/S: 4 lbs. 12.38 oz. M/L: 4 lbs. 13.09 oz. |
| Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | XS/S: 13.5-17 inches M/L: 16-19.5 inches |
| Fits Waist/Hips | XS/S: 26-45 inches M/L: 28-50 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 | XS/S: 29 x 15 x 10 inches M/L: 31 x 15 x 10 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Sustainability | Contains materials that meet the bluesign® criteria |
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Anonymous
Madison WI
Good Beginner Pack
3 years ago
This pack has adequate space. The fitting mechanism is convenient. The side pockets on the belt are almost impossible to access while wearing the pack, have to carry water and small items in another external pouch. I am not using a reservoir. The shoulders could have more padding and perhaps extend wider. Would be nice if vendor offered a 'user's manual's for us beginners to understand the best use of the many straps, buckles, pockets, etc. The how-to video on the Osprey site was rather cursory.
Age:65–74
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
Jules
Olympia, WA
Great Except the Color
2 years ago
I haven't used this on a long trip but was immediately a bit disappointed in the color. I purchased this online so I didn't get to see it in person. The "black" is more of a green-grey. The backpack itself is a great product but if I'd known how didn't the color would be I'd have made an effort to go in store, or get another color altogether.
Age:25–34
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'2"
Yes , I recommend this product
Fern
Boston, MA
So comfortable!
2 years ago
I tried a few packs through rentals and one return (thanks REI!) before settling on this one. This pack is comfortable even under a very heavy load (38 pounds) that I carried doing the Pemi Loop in cold weather. I love the way the padding on the hip belt and shoulder straps extends - this helps a ton if you’re on the curvy side, like me. The Osprey Aura was a poor fit for me because it lacked all the customization options. The pack itself is a bit heavy, but to carry so much weight with no discomfort makes that sacrifice worthwhile to me.
Age:25–34
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Yes , I recommend this product
N J J
Nice bag!
6 months ago
It is the best backpack I have ever had. You can adjust the weight of backpack perfectly on your hip and make your shoulder feel no weight. The side pockets and small bags are so handy great for the long journey. I had it for my hiking trip to Patagonia in Chile.
REI Traveler
Good 55L backpack
4 years ago
Purchased for an REI women’s backpacking trip; REI staff helped find the right fit, I am training for the trip currently and it has worked great on my practice hikes. I have a smaller Osprey 24L also, and just ordered another Osprey 32L for basic traveling. The brand fits my frame well and is very functional.
Age:45–54
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'5"
Yes , I recommend this product
Juliette P
SF Bay Area
Awesome load carrying pack
1 year ago
I recently picked this pack up as a replacement for a Gregory Z55 that I've had for almost fourteen years. So far I've only had it out on a quick overnight trip, but did awesome on that quick shakedown run. The biggest wins of this pack are the robust frame in it and the versatile fit options. I'm tall, slender and muscular so I picked up a M/L size and have it adjusted to the max and it fits me well. The pack has a fairly narrow and tall profile so its a totally different profile than my old pack (more short and squat), but this allows for great mobility while scrambling along the rocks on the California Coast while trying to not get soaked. The waist belt pocket zippers actually work with one hand which is a welcome change from every other pack I've had. One of my main reasons for going with this pack was due to the robust internal frame, I do a lot of hiking and backpacking down in Big Sur, the Ventana Wilderness and other places in the deserts of SoCal, so sometimes we don't have any water availability on the trail and bringing 1-2 gallons of water is a must. The biggest downsides are the weight of the pack itself, the water bottle pockets are a little hard to use with the pack on and there isn't a ton of gear stash options in terms of other zippered pockets. The panel loading option in the main pack body is an interesting option but I don't see it as being something that will get a lot of use.
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Height:5'11"
Yes , I recommend this product
vilen13
foothill ranch , ca
comfortable pack for heavy load
4 years ago
Soft padding and comfortable with heavy weight. Not the lightest because of that. The shape is lean and tall . Lots of pockets
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
Anonymous
3 days ago
M Czyzyk
Georgetown, CO
Best pack I have!
2 years ago
I love the way this pack fits my back. I recently took it on a 30 mile trek and it felt great. I had no problem with fitting all my gear in this pack.
Age:45–54
Weight:100–125 lbs.
Height:5'3"
Yes , I recommend this product
Vex C
Florida
Perfect except for the color
3 years ago
This pack exceeded my expectations. I love how adjustable it is. My only complaint is the color. The black one is very clearly gray, not black. I’m still giving 5 stars because I love everything else about it and it’s not that big of a deal. If the color is very important to you, consider checking it out in person or find another photo.
Age:35–44
Weight:125–150 lbs.
Height:5'4"
Yes , I recommend this product
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