Osprey
Osprey Ariel Plus 70
Ariel Plus 70 is Osprey's women's-fit heavy hauler, built on a LightWire frame with a foam AirScape back panel and Custom Fit-On-The-Fly hipbelt and harness. Osprey rates it for 30-60 lbs, and the floating lid unclips to become a small daypack. It weighs 5.8 lbs in WM/L and 5.5 lbs in WXS/S, where the volume drops to 68 L; an 85 L version is also made.
Specifications
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| Capacity | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 70 Lthis pack | $450 | 5.8 lbs |
| 85 L | — | — |
Features
Pros
- ✓Published 30-60 lb load range, a figure many packs on this site do not state
- ✓Women's-specific harness and hipbelt that adjust on the fly, on top of an adjustable torso
- ✓DayLid top pocket detaches for day hikes from camp
- ✓Integrated raincover and a FlapJacket cover for running the pack lidless
- ✓Durable 210D high-tenacity nylon body and bottom
Cons
- ✗5.8 lbs empty is heavy against framed packs that carry 40 lbs
- ✗$450 list price
- ✗Foam contact back panel gives less airflow than a trampoline-mesh design
- ✗Osprey does not publish a numeric torso range for this pack.
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