I used this pack with 45lbs and hiked up a rocky mountain with an elevation change of 4000 feet. The store I went to had weight sacks which I used to test all the makes of the packs they sell.this is a must do!! As a note, the reviews I read about the Kelty's and the shoulder adjustment slipping because of a 2 inch piece of Velcro is TRUE as it happened when I tried it on with 60 lbs. I am tall and have a long torso.this pack is infinitely adjustable to any body type.after the adjusting, it fits like a glove. When I went to my local outdoor specialty store I learned a great deal about the advancement in pack technology as I had an older pack which did not fit correctly. I purchased this pack for a deer hunting trip. I used the reviews on this site and others to help point me in the right direction. I never take the time to write a review, matter of fact this is the first time.
#OSPREY AETHER FULL#
Check which model you are purchasing as several stores still have old stock (which lacks the upgraded chest strap and rain cover if it is a European model) sold at the full price. Over all I would recommend this bag for its quality of construction and clever features which add up to make time out on the hill easier and more enjoyable. I would have preferred a second lid pocket and a rain cover instead. This seems to be unnecessary and simply adds weight and clutter to the bag. I have not used the removable lid which acts as a small bag. I like the low key colour which blends in well on British hills. This is a bag that has the potential to last me many years to come. There are many ingenious ways of storing items such as trekking poles, ice axes and waterproofs. Construction quality is high throughout and everything has been thought of. I contacted Osprey UK about the problem with the chest strap and it was replaced straight away. Other than the chest strap clasp losing itself at a critical moment on a mountain leader course the bag performs well. Other adjustable straps on the shoulders and hips are easy to use. There are several compression straps that work well to stabilize items stored in the bag.
#OSPREY AETHER ZIP#
The ability to section off the bottom of the bag or use the whole bag as one single compartment is a useful feature as is the front zip which allows alternative access to the bag other than the top. I am able to fit everything I need in the bag for me and my wife (she is on the petit side) and organize items effectively inside.
I tried several bags in the store and this proved to be the best fit. This is a great bag! I have used the Osprey Aether on several big trips to various areas of Great Britain in all weathers and all seasons including full winter conditions on the Cairngorm plateau.
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