Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3700 cu in Description:
| The Osprey Aether 60 is the pack that spawned Osprey’s innovative Ethereal suspension. The total suspension weight of only 9.3 ounces belies the carry of these packs. The Osprey Aether 60 is the pack that spawned Osprey’s innovative Ethereal suspension. The total suspension weight of only 9.3 ounces belies the carry of these packs. However, Osprey hasn't skimped on details or durability. It’s just not worth it to save a few ounces. The Aether 60 offers you nearly 4000 cubic inches of capacity in a 3.5-pound package. Its unique design features the Ethereal suspension (but without framesheet and stay for weight reduction), a sewn-in hipbelt, the adjustable IsoForm harness, internal peripheral composite struts, built-in mesh side and front pockets, and Excessory capability. Ski and ice axe loops make the Aether 60 an excellent lightweight winter pack as well. |
Bottom Line: Lose the weight without losing support. |
Reviews: Osprey Packs Aether 60 Backpack - 3700 cu in
great lightweight option
I tried on a lot of lightweight packs in an effort to get my total pack weight below 20 pounds with food and water. This was the winner -- it has a good suspension system, the only really usable load lifters of any ultralight pack I tried, and the large is almost 4000 cubic inches for only 3.5 pounds. It can easily handle loads up to about 35 pounds; beyond that and the hipbelt starts to twist. It has a large lid pocket and a good shovel pocket, and compresses well. You can't compare this to the sub-2 pound frameless rucks -- the Osprey is far more comfortable on my back, without a huge weight penalty.
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