Osprey
Osprey Aether Plus 70
Leaning toward expeditions, the Aether Plus 70 is the big brother of the Aether 65: a 3.5 mm LightWire hoop frame, a 210D high-tenacity nylon body and Custom Fit-On-The-Fly hipbelt and shoulder straps that are adjusted to the wearer. Its floating lid detaches into a DayLid daypack, and a front-panel zip opens the main compartment without unpacking from the top. At 6.2 lbs in L/XL it trades weight for load control, and the same chassis scales to 85 and 100 L versions rated for 40-70 lbs.
Specifications
What do these specs mean? →Sizes Available
| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 70 Lthis pack | $450 | 6.2 lbs |
| 85 L | $480 | 6.2 lbs |
| 100 L | $490 | 6.7 lbs |
Features
Pros
- ✓Custom Fit-On-The-Fly hipbelt and shoulder straps plus an adjustable torso give one of the widest fit ranges on this site
- ✓Removable lid turns into a DayLid daypack for summit or side trips
- ✓Raincover is included and stores with the pack
- ✓Front-panel zip and a zippered sleeping-bag compartment reach gear without unloading from the top
- ✓210D high-tenacity nylon throughout is tougher than the 100D fabrics on lighter Osprey packs
- ✓Same design runs to 85 and 100 L, both rated for 40-70 lbs, if 70 L proves too small
Cons
- ✗6.2 lbs in L/XL (5.5 lbs S/M) is close to double a modern ultralight pack
- ✗$450 list price sits at the top of Osprey's range
- ✗Foam AirScape back panel rests against the back, so it runs warmer than the suspended-mesh Atmos AG
- ✗Osprey publishes no load rating for the 70 L size itself
- ✗S/M size drops to 68 L
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