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Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack Osprey Packs: Aether 70 Backpack

The 2006 Backpacker Gear Guide rated this pack as a Best Buy for climbing and backpacking.
Wow! When Osprey decides to redesign their backpacks they don't just tack on a couple new bells and whistles. The Osprey Aether 70 backpack now features a rebuilt AirScape suspension system custom molded hipbelt technology and the IsoForm shoulder harness available in four sizes. This system truly gives the backpacker a personal fit. The AirScape suspension system provides superior breathablility and ultra-comfortable pack to body contact while dual 7075 AL rods along both edges of the framesheet transfer the load to the custom fit hipbelt. The Osprey Aether 70 backpack carries the usual assortment of camping gear in an organized efficient manner. Removable sleeping pad straps are ready when needed but can be removed for more streamlined packing. A sleeping bag compartment opens nice and wide for easy load division. Furthermore side compression straps dual access side pockets and a deep stretch woven exterior front pocket hold all sorts of things in such a manner that they don't clang or flop around. A refreshing sip of water is only a nod of the head away thanks to dual exit ports for a hydration tube. And when you finally reach camp and want to head out on a reconnaissance mission the floating top pocket and hipbelt can be removed from the pack body and joined together to make a fanny pack. The Osprey Aether 70 backpack is designed to comfortably carry loads of 40 to 50 lbs. For larger loads be sure to check out the Osprey Aether 85 backpack and for smaller loads be sure to check out the Osprey Aether 60 backpack.

Very very comfortable Image: 5 Stars
by Noam
Took it on its first trial run. I was very impressed with this bag's many tightening straps that held the load very steady. Also the daylight attachable attaches very securly and is very convenient.

Great pack, Innovative Design. Image: 5 Stars
by Mike Rose
This pack is new this year and is hard to find due to demand and distribution problems at Osprey. I was happy to find it at Altec. I bought the Aether 70 because my ultralight pack was ultrawimpy. For a pound more you get a super supportive frame system and a real hipbelt that can carry 40-50 lb loads for weeklong trips. I took it to the local REI and they kindly baked the hipbelt to custom fit my waist. Nice. I tested it out on a 3 night trip near Tioga Pass in Yosemite and it felt great on 2500 foot climb. Im not sure where the other reviewer gets the cheap material comment. I think the fabric used is fairly heavy-duty and better that material used in most lightweight packs. My only negative comment would be about the top lid/lumbar pack feature. It's kind of a pain to get the hipbelt off and onto the top lid and barely worth the effort for the small top lid capacity. Overall a great pack at a great price.

altrec employee raves about findng it at altrec. real helpful Image: 5 Stars
by Anonymous
real nice to have an altrec employee (Mike Rose @ mike.rose @ altrec.com) raving about being able to "find" it all altrec.com. bet that was a tough find.

Innovative Design will make this pack a top seller. Image: 5 Stars
by MtnMike
I had trouble finding this pack anywhere due to high demand and distribution problems withh Osprey. Was very happy to find Altec had them. The problem with many "ultralight" pack is they offer no support. A thin single stay and a flimsy hipbelt offer little support when hauling a week's worth of food. For an extra pound the Aether 70 provides a solid suspension system and honest-to-God hipbelt.I took the pack into the local REI and they kindly "baked" my hipbelt to conform to my waist. Sweet. Im not sure where other reviewers get the "cheap fabric" comments. It's heavy-duty compared to many of the fabrics used on lightweight packs. I would trust this pack on any trip. The only criticism I have is with the top pocket/lumbar pack feature. It's a pain to pull out the hipbelt and fit it into the top pocket. I prefer the top lid waist straps that are sewn-in on my Gregory pack. Overall the Aether 70 is a great choice for a lightweight pack that can do it all.

great pack Image: 5 Stars
by Anonymous
it holds a lot without being too bulky. i bought it for my friend who was moving to italy and he loved it. found it to be a very efficient pack for his travels.