Osprey Aether 65L Hiking Backpack - Extended Fit - Garlic Mustard Green - L/XL
Ideal for a week on the trail or a gear-intensive weekend, the Aether 65 is a customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads. Featuring an adjustable torso and Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps and Hipbelt to calibrate the perfect fit. An injection-molded AirScape backpanel delivers fine-tuned performance. Made with high-quality bluesign-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR. Raincover included.
Ideal for a week on the trail or a gear-intensive weekend, the Aether 65 is a customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads. Featuring an adjustable torso and Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps and Hipbelt to calibrate the perfect fit. An injection-molded AirScape backpanel delivers fine-tuned performance. Made with high-quality bluesign-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR. Raincover included.
Ideal for a week on the trail or a gear-intensive weekend, the Aether 65 is a customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads. Featuring an adjustable torso and Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps and Hipbelt to calibrate the perfect fit. An injection-molded AirScape backpanel delivers fine-tuned performance. Made with high-quality bluesign-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR. Raincover included.
Ideal for a week on the trail or a gear-intensive weekend, the Aether 65 is a customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads. Featuring an adjustable torso and Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps and Hipbelt to calibrate the perfect fit. An injection-molded AirScape backpanel delivers fine-tuned performance. Made with high-quality bluesign-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR. Raincover included.
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Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 17–22 May $12.32
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 15–19 May $13.62
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 16–21 May $13.26
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 16–20 May $15.52
Aether 65L Men's Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL, Extended Fit
Free delivery between 20–22 May
originally posted on REI
I bought this pack a couple weeks ago to use as my winter pack here in the White Mountains of NH. My typical daypack is a stratos 24 from Osprey from over a decade ago, and this new pack weighs the same but can carry more than dbl the load. My most recent trip was MtGarfield 4500' 32°F down low to -15°F WC summit temp with wet snow, sleet, and heavier snow- so frequent switching of layers was needed. The stash pocket in the front was great for a damp fleece and the shell that was on and off. Being able to unzip the main compartment from the side made it easier to access the down jacket for the summit.As for comfort.... after recieving the pack, i loaded it up and made the 3 adjustments this pack offers for a really comfortable trekking experience. It was like i ... MoreI bought this pack a couple weeks ago to use as my winter pack here in the White Mountains of NH. My typical daypack is a stratos 24 from Osprey from over a decade ago, and this new pack weighs the same but can carry more than dbl the load. My most recent trip was MtGarfield 4500' 32°F down low to -15°F WC summit temp with wet snow, sleet, and heavier snow- so frequent switching of layers was needed. The stash pocket in the front was great for a damp fleece and the shell that was on and off. Being able to unzip the main compartment from the side made it easier to access the down jacket for the summit.As for comfort.... after recieving the pack, i loaded it up and made the 3 adjustments this pack offers for a really comfortable trekking experience. It was like i wasn't even wearing the pack at all! The air space channels were nice keeping back sweat at a minimum, although it's almost impossible not to sweat on the steeper sections. The lumbar support is a new one for me and really is a game changer.The zippers are good, material rugged, but one con thus far is the rain cover. Although it has the cinching ability to cinch around the pack, there's no button or buckle to snap it together guaranteeing it won't blow off. Here in the Whites, winds on the summits and ridges are 50-85 mph on a daily basis. Osprey should add that security button or buckle. I went with a different Osprey pack cover that had this.Happy trails and fight for liberty.
originally posted on REI
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 ... MoreI 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.
originally posted on REI
This pack was purchased both for an upcoming trip to climb Mt. Rainier and to supplement my 25-year-old Dana Terraplane. I have only used it once (so far) but I like it--with a couple of caveats. Good points are the pack has been quite comfortable with the weight I've had in it (though I haven't backpacked with it yet). It's mainly a top-loading bag--which I prefer--with a roomy top lid and an included rain cover. The waist belt is comfortable, the shoulder straps have also been good and the integrated whistle on the sternum strap buckle is a nice touch. Unfortunately--and this is true of almost all pack manufacturers nowdays, not just Osprey--the pack includes those little zippered side pockets on the waist belt that I detest, since they either interfere with, or ... MoreThis pack was purchased both for an upcoming trip to climb Mt. Rainier and to supplement my 25-year-old Dana Terraplane. I have only used it once (so far) but I like it--with a couple of caveats. Good points are the pack has been quite comfortable with the weight I've had in it (though I haven't backpacked with it yet). It's mainly a top-loading bag--which I prefer--with a roomy top lid and an included rain cover. The waist belt is comfortable, the shoulder straps have also been good and the integrated whistle on the sternum strap buckle is a nice touch. Unfortunately--and this is true of almost all pack manufacturers nowdays, not just Osprey--the pack includes those little zippered side pockets on the waist belt that I detest, since they either interfere with, or prevent attaching water bottle parkas on the waist belt. The good news is that these pockets are toward the back of the pack and there is a reasonable amount of exposed belt, so I was able to attach my WBPs to the belt. The bad news is that the parkas tend to slide forward, which is annoying, but I may be able to figure out how to make that work. The only other slightly funky thing is that opening the top of the "sack" of the main compartment, I found it a bit of a fiddle. The pack also has one of those internal dividers to make a sleeping bag compartment--I'm not a fan of that either, but it can be easily unzipped.When I use the pack backpacking (it's intended use) I'll probably have more of a sense of its overall value. But those are my initial impressions. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with so far.
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 17–22 May $12.32
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 15–19 May $13.62
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 16–21 May $13.26
Osprey Aether 65L Mens Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL
Delivery between 16–20 May $15.52
Aether 65L Men's Backpacking Backpack, Garlic Mustard Green, L/XL, Extended Fit
Free delivery between 20–22 May
I bought this pack a couple weeks ago to use as my winter pack here in the White Mountains of NH. My typical daypack is a stratos 24 from Osprey from over a decade ago, and this new pack weighs the same but can carry more than dbl the load. My most recent trip was MtGarfield 4500' 32°F down low to -15°F WC summit temp with wet snow, sleet, and heavier snow- so frequent switching of layers was needed. The stash pocket in the front was great for a damp fleece and the shell that was on and off. Being able to unzip the main compartment from the side made it easier to access the down jacket for the summit.As for comfort.... after recieving the pack, i loaded it up and made the 3 adjustments this pack offers for a really comfortable trekking experience. It was like i ... MoreI bought this pack a couple weeks ago to use as my winter pack here in the White Mountains of NH. My typical daypack is a stratos 24 from Osprey from over a decade ago, and this new pack weighs the same but can carry more than dbl the load. My most recent trip was MtGarfield 4500' 32°F down low to -15°F WC summit temp with wet snow, sleet, and heavier snow- so frequent switching of layers was needed. The stash pocket in the front was great for a damp fleece and the shell that was on and off. Being able to unzip the main compartment from the side made it easier to access the down jacket for the summit.As for comfort.... after recieving the pack, i loaded it up and made the 3 adjustments this pack offers for a really comfortable trekking experience. It was like i wasn't even wearing the pack at all! The air space channels were nice keeping back sweat at a minimum, although it's almost impossible not to sweat on the steeper sections. The lumbar support is a new one for me and really is a game changer.The zippers are good, material rugged, but one con thus far is the rain cover. Although it has the cinching ability to cinch around the pack, there's no button or buckle to snap it together guaranteeing it won't blow off. Here in the Whites, winds on the summits and ridges are 50-85 mph on a daily basis. Osprey should add that security button or buckle. I went with a different Osprey pack cover that had this.Happy trails and fight for liberty.
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 ... MoreI 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.
This pack was purchased both for an upcoming trip to climb Mt. Rainier and to supplement my 25-year-old Dana Terraplane. I have only used it once (so far) but I like it--with a couple of caveats. Good points are the pack has been quite comfortable with the weight I've had in it (though I haven't backpacked with it yet). It's mainly a top-loading bag--which I prefer--with a roomy top lid and an included rain cover. The waist belt is comfortable, the shoulder straps have also been good and the integrated whistle on the sternum strap buckle is a nice touch. Unfortunately--and this is true of almost all pack manufacturers nowdays, not just Osprey--the pack includes those little zippered side pockets on the waist belt that I detest, since they either interfere with, or ... MoreThis pack was purchased both for an upcoming trip to climb Mt. Rainier and to supplement my 25-year-old Dana Terraplane. I have only used it once (so far) but I like it--with a couple of caveats. Good points are the pack has been quite comfortable with the weight I've had in it (though I haven't backpacked with it yet). It's mainly a top-loading bag--which I prefer--with a roomy top lid and an included rain cover. The waist belt is comfortable, the shoulder straps have also been good and the integrated whistle on the sternum strap buckle is a nice touch. Unfortunately--and this is true of almost all pack manufacturers nowdays, not just Osprey--the pack includes those little zippered side pockets on the waist belt that I detest, since they either interfere with, or prevent attaching water bottle parkas on the waist belt. The good news is that these pockets are toward the back of the pack and there is a reasonable amount of exposed belt, so I was able to attach my WBPs to the belt. The bad news is that the parkas tend to slide forward, which is annoying, but I may be able to figure out how to make that work. The only other slightly funky thing is that opening the top of the "sack" of the main compartment, I found it a bit of a fiddle. The pack also has one of those internal dividers to make a sleeping bag compartment--I'm not a fan of that either, but it can be easily unzipped.When I use the pack backpacking (it's intended use) I'll probably have more of a sense of its overall value. But those are my initial impressions. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with so far.
I searched high and low for a large 65-75 liter pack that would still fit my short torso, and this bag was the answer. I took the Ariel Plus 70-Liter pack on a 3-day climb of Mount Rainier and it had all the straps, buckles, pockets, and extra space I needed to fit crampons, trekking poles, ice axe, water bottles, food, clothing, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, and 2 pairs of hiking boots (trail boots and double insulated climbing boots)! The bag just kept expanding to meet my needs, and I was impressed at how well-designed it was. Most importantly, my pack was 40-45 pounds, and the weight distribution of this pack allowed me to carry that heavy load up the mountain. The shoulder straps fit comfortably, the ventilated back frame (which has an adjustable height strap) ... MoreI searched high and low for a large 65-75 liter pack that would still fit my short torso, and this bag was the answer. I took the Ariel Plus 70-Liter pack on a 3-day climb of Mount Rainier and it had all the straps, buckles, pockets, and extra space I needed to fit crampons, trekking poles, ice axe, water bottles, food, clothing, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, and 2 pairs of hiking boots (trail boots and double insulated climbing boots)! The bag just kept expanding to meet my needs, and I was impressed at how well-designed it was. Most importantly, my pack was 40-45 pounds, and the weight distribution of this pack allowed me to carry that heavy load up the mountain. The shoulder straps fit comfortably, the ventilated back frame (which has an adjustable height strap) offered strong support while staying cool, and the waist belt cinched enough to fit my hips. I tried so many backpacks, most of them built for men or larger frames, and this bag was perfect for my needs. It's expensive but very well made, and will last many years. I can't wait to take it on more adventures.
I’m 5’5”, size 12 us women’s, and have an exceedingly short torso (when I got measured at REI they told me I’d need a child’s pack to get one short enough). This pack fits great, there is a clever way to adjust the height of the straps. It is easy to adjust and comfortable to carry - even with 40lbs I forget I’m wearing it!I have an issue with the usability of the pockets on the sides and the front of the pack. I am using this for mountaineering, and I need to bring a lot of gear. When the main body of the pack is full, I CANNOT get anything into the pockets! Not a nalgene, not a fleece jacket, hardly anything. What’s the point of even having them? Also, there are nice straps on the front to strap on, say, a Z-lite pad or a tent. However, they are not long enough ... MoreI’m 5’5”, size 12 us women’s, and have an exceedingly short torso (when I got measured at REI they told me I’d need a child’s pack to get one short enough). This pack fits great, there is a clever way to adjust the height of the straps. It is easy to adjust and comfortable to carry - even with 40lbs I forget I’m wearing it!I have an issue with the usability of the pockets on the sides and the front of the pack. I am using this for mountaineering, and I need to bring a lot of gear. When the main body of the pack is full, I CANNOT get anything into the pockets! Not a nalgene, not a fleece jacket, hardly anything. What’s the point of even having them? Also, there are nice straps on the front to strap on, say, a Z-lite pad or a tent. However, they are not long enough to get the dang thing buckled when the pack is full! Buckle on kangaroo pocket is really tight under a flap of fabric and hard to access. The J-zipper on the front is also tucked under one of these flaps (why?) and fussy to deal with. I am frustrated by it when I’m packing at home and honestly kind of dreading the part of my trip when I have to deal with it.People be hating on the buckles and loops but for all the stuff I have to bring (ice axe, ropes, etc) I love them!
I'm coming from a 65L REI co-op bag from 2012, which has been a great bag in its own right and served me well for many years as a beginner backpacker. My main problem with the 65 is for 3-4 days out, it's almost too much room. I'll never be able to resist the temptation to fill the extra space with nonsense, so I wanted to drop down in size and force myself into more efficiency.Anyway, on to the Osprey. I've been using this bag for two years now and it's been terrific. It's very feature heavy and all of the smart little details have allowed me to pack smart every time out. I'm a water bottle guy, but I like having the option for a hydration pack should I decide to use one. It's taken a little troubleshooting to dial in the exact settings my own comfort, but now ... MoreI'm coming from a 65L REI co-op bag from 2012, which has been a great bag in its own right and served me well for many years as a beginner backpacker. My main problem with the 65 is for 3-4 days out, it's almost too much room. I'll never be able to resist the temptation to fill the extra space with nonsense, so I wanted to drop down in size and force myself into more efficiency.Anyway, on to the Osprey. I've been using this bag for two years now and it's been terrific. It's very feature heavy and all of the smart little details have allowed me to pack smart every time out. I'm a water bottle guy, but I like having the option for a hydration pack should I decide to use one. It's taken a little troubleshooting to dial in the exact settings my own comfort, but now that it's locked in it feels like wearing nothing at all (nedflanders.gif).One major advantage to this bag is the ability to pack vertically. The main compartment allows for a lot of up and down room, which gives a lot of options to balance your weight perfectly. With most of my pack weight distributed upward instead of outward, it's really been better on my back.The top pouch is quite large and useful for your small odds and ends you don't want swimming around in your main compartment, and if your forecast doesn't call for rain you can ditch the rain fly and get even more space to collect trinkets like a friendly raven.The shoulder and waist straps are quite comfortable, although I'll concede the buckles for the waist feel a little cheap compared to the rest of the bag. Also, there is a LOT of extra strap at every adjustment point. Obviously that's good for accommodating all body sizes, but it's still a bit excessive when you're in the woods trailing more tassels than the Ultimate Warrior.All in all, it's a great pack at a solid price with very few smaller shortcomings. It's not the lightest thing in the world, but it's still decent and that added weight comes in the form of features you'll be happy to have. I can see having this for another 8-10 years until I buy whatever the next generation version happens to be.
The Aether 65L Backpack is a nice bag. Pluses - quality of finish, durability, adjustability. Minuses - weight, top cover is not removable, outer pocket is not all mesh (inflexible), lack of easy to reach trekking pole attachments ( though ice axe tabs are on the back of the pack).This is a bit of a specialty backpack built for people carrying heavy loads in hostile environments. I am thinking something like technical approaches where you have to pack in your climbing gear through rocky areas. I think this pack will deal with abrasion problems well. The comfort with heavy loads is unmatched.This is not a backpack for the casual weekender or ultralight through hiker. It is way overbuilt for these uses.Still, I believe it is one of the best packs for what it is ... MoreThe Aether 65L Backpack is a nice bag. Pluses - quality of finish, durability, adjustability. Minuses - weight, top cover is not removable, outer pocket is not all mesh (inflexible), lack of easy to reach trekking pole attachments ( though ice axe tabs are on the back of the pack).This is a bit of a specialty backpack built for people carrying heavy loads in hostile environments. I am thinking something like technical approaches where you have to pack in your climbing gear through rocky areas. I think this pack will deal with abrasion problems well. The comfort with heavy loads is unmatched.This is not a backpack for the casual weekender or ultralight through hiker. It is way overbuilt for these uses.Still, I believe it is one of the best packs for what it is supposed to do. I personally like the price/simplicity trade off between this model and the Aether Plus models. If I need more bells and whistles, there are better choices outside of the Aether range.
I've had this pack for four years now. It's been on a great many adventures, including a thru hike of the JMT and Desolation Wilderness. I've purchased and tried several more bags since this one trying to lighten my load. The packs I've tried include: Hyperlight, Z-packs, Osprey Lumina. Carrying a load in any of those bags felt heavier than it did my Ariel. It's no surprise the Ariel IS NOT a lightweight bag. However, the way it carries the load and how comfortable it sits on your body makes the weight feel like so much less. On average my gear (water, clothes, food and bear can included) weighs between 25-30 lbs. I can't find a bag that's broken my love and commitment to my Ariel Osprey. My Ariel will be making another thru hike of the JMT this year and she's in ... MoreI've had this pack for four years now. It's been on a great many adventures, including a thru hike of the JMT and Desolation Wilderness. I've purchased and tried several more bags since this one trying to lighten my load. The packs I've tried include: Hyperlight, Z-packs, Osprey Lumina. Carrying a load in any of those bags felt heavier than it did my Ariel. It's no surprise the Ariel IS NOT a lightweight bag. However, the way it carries the load and how comfortable it sits on your body makes the weight feel like so much less. On average my gear (water, clothes, food and bear can included) weighs between 25-30 lbs. I can't find a bag that's broken my love and commitment to my Ariel Osprey. My Ariel will be making another thru hike of the JMT this year and she's in just as good of shape as when I got her (minus some dirt). Other points on my bag I love besides the comfort- fits BV500 nicely, super durable, I'm not at all concerned about it tearing while I'm on trail (and that's saying a lot because I'm not gentle on my gear) the stretchy front pocket REALLY stretches to fit extra gear, the brain has three zippers and made a great way for me to organize and separate smaller items, not to mention it's detachable (for that trek up Whitney when you don't want to take your whole bag up, or side trips where you don't need all your gear in tow). What don't I like? The hipbelt pouches are super hard to zip back up while you're wearing your pack, also the front zipper to access the inside of your bag from the front wassss more or less useless to me. It only unzips 3/4 of the way around and doesn't go high enough up the bag to access anything at the top of your load. So if you're not stressing over bragging about base weight and you want a bag that's not going to break your body and FEELS lighter than all the lightest bags... THIS IS THE ONE!
I bought this pack to downsize from a huge, old Gregory Palisades that finally gave up. I think the features are spot on for this pack, and it's considerably lighter (2.5 pounds) than the old gear. The adjustability is excellent and both the hip belt and shoulder straps are very comfortable. If you are in between sizes, consider that the hip belt in the larger size may be too big for you, with the two pieces coming completely together in the middle. I'm usually a medium top and small bottom and could probably have gone with the smaller size. I measure in between and the larger size fits my torso well, and there is just enough adjustability in the hip belt to work. But the hip belt strap ends hang to my knees, and I will be cutting those shorter.Note that if you ... MoreI bought this pack to downsize from a huge, old Gregory Palisades that finally gave up. I think the features are spot on for this pack, and it's considerably lighter (2.5 pounds) than the old gear. The adjustability is excellent and both the hip belt and shoulder straps are very comfortable. If you are in between sizes, consider that the hip belt in the larger size may be too big for you, with the two pieces coming completely together in the middle. I'm usually a medium top and small bottom and could probably have gone with the smaller size. I measure in between and the larger size fits my torso well, and there is just enough adjustability in the hip belt to work. But the hip belt strap ends hang to my knees, and I will be cutting those shorter.Note that if you stuff the lower compartment tight, you may not be able to fit water bottles in their side pockets!
I went to REI over in Gatlinburg a couple weekends ago to grab some upgrades and this is NOT the pack I went for. I went to look at a Gregory Baltoro 75 but they don’t make it in my torso length…bummer. However, the lady recommended trying on this pack with a little weight and BOY LEMME TELL YA! This thing is comfortable. I’ve been looking at packs, watching reviews on YouTube…you know, noob stuff, but I never looked into Osprey! I go into the GSMNP for Backcountry Fly Fishing so I needed a roomy pack. This thing holds all of my winter gear, my BA Tiger Wall UL2, 5 days worth of food, fishing rod, waders, net, I mean everything and still has a good 10L to spare! To say I’m happy with this pack is an extreme understatement. Shoutout to REI Gatlinburg and the whole ... MoreI went to REI over in Gatlinburg a couple weekends ago to grab some upgrades and this is NOT the pack I went for. I went to look at a Gregory Baltoro 75 but they don’t make it in my torso length…bummer. However, the lady recommended trying on this pack with a little weight and BOY LEMME TELL YA! This thing is comfortable. I’ve been looking at packs, watching reviews on YouTube…you know, noob stuff, but I never looked into Osprey! I go into the GSMNP for Backcountry Fly Fishing so I needed a roomy pack. This thing holds all of my winter gear, my BA Tiger Wall UL2, 5 days worth of food, fishing rod, waders, net, I mean everything and still has a good 10L to spare! To say I’m happy with this pack is an extreme understatement. Shoutout to REI Gatlinburg and the whole team for being extremely nice and helpful.
