Osprey aether
OSPREY AETHER ZIP
The Aether AG 60’s upright shape and snug back panel keep weight closer to the body than both the Dakine Poacher 45 and the Osprey Argon 85. Throughout my testing period in the Aether AG 60, I carried loads from 15 to 65 pounds and was very impressed by the pack’s versatility across this range (for an extended backpacking trip, I’d probably be comfortable with loads up to 55 lbs). Jed Doane in the Osprey Aether AG 60, Solukhumbu, Nepal. When carrying loads of equivalent weight, the Aether AG 60 was significantly more comfortable than the old Osprey Argon 85, which I’ve loved for many years but doesn’t feature the Anti-Gravity system. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by the Anti-Gravity system - it snugly hugged my hips and lower back and provided ample ventilation during muggy Himalayan days. Osprey Aether AG 60 - backpanel & suspension Additionally, there are stiff straps that extend from the shoulder to provide a secure fit and distribute the load evenly. The shoulder straps are well-padded but light, and the tapered design includes more padding higher on the shoulders where you need it.Īs mentioned earlier, the Aether AG 60 utilizes Osprey’s new Anti-Gravity suspension system, which consists of a mesh wrap that extends from the hip belt all the way to the shoulders and is designed to contour tightly to any user’s back. As a result, the pack almost stays on by itself with just the tension from the hip straps, even when they’re unbuckled. The hip belt provides adequate cushioning and support without any uncomfortable rubbing, and the tensioned mesh of the Anti-Gravity suspension system helps keep the hip belt very snug around your waist. The Aether AG 60’s hip belt and shoulder straps are very comfortable. If you don’t fit perfectly into the correct size at first, it’s also easy to make smaller adjustments to the torso length as needed, and the hip belt and straps are also interchangeable, which is worth noting if your torso length and waist size don’t correspond to the same pack / hip belt size. My back length is 19” and I fit well into the Medium, though my waist (32”) was almost too small for the Medium’s hip belt. Osprey’s technical packs generally come in three sizes, and it’s wise to measure the size of your back using their fit guide to get an idea of which size would work best for you. In order to see how Osprey’s revamped Aether performed, I tested the Aether AG 60 for over a month while trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, where I used it as my only bag for both travel and backpacking. The new “AG” version features an interesting brain that converts into a daypack Osprey’s new ventilation-focused “Anti-Gravity” suspension system and several other unique features. Osprey’s new Aether AG line builds on the success of the original Aether, which was one of Osprey’s bestselling backpacking bags for hauling heavy loads.
OSPREY AETHER ZIP
Side panel zip access to main compartment.Integrated FlapJacket™ cover for lidless use.Zippered sleeping bag compartment with removable divider.Dual ice tool loops with bungee tie-offs.Dual front compression straps with StraightJacket™ compression.Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment.Removable top-lid converts to DayLid™ daypack.
