Aether 70 Osprey Packs Backpack

$219.89 - $258.79

Product Specs

5 Reviews

Sizing Chart

Aether 70 Osprey Packs Backpack

The 2006 Backpacker Gear Guide rated this pack as a Best Buy for climbing and backpacking.

Special Note: IsoForm hipbelt and shoulder straps are available in multiple sizes; please call customer service at 800-369-3949 and talk to a pack expert to request the best size for you
Key fabrics: 210-denier double ripstop, 210-denier Oxford, 420-denier Oxford, 500-denier Kodra, 840-denier stretch power mesh
Rated a Best Buy in the 2006 Backpacker magazine Gear Guide
AirScape suspension consisting of peripheral 7075 AL rods, internal HDPE framesheet with single aluminum stay and a covering of ventilated nubbed foam and mesh grip
Men's IsoForm shoulder harness with dual density foam and Spacer Mesh surface
Men's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt
Two-way Stretch Woven nylon with Lycra® front pocket and side pockets
Zippered sleeping bag compartment allows for access to main compartment too
Removable sleeping pad straps
Side compression straps - perfect for carrying trekking poles
Internal compression strap (red for easy visibility) to secure load
Dual ice axe loops
Detachable zippered top pocket mates with hipbelt to create a lumbar pack
Internal backpanel hydration pocket with twin exit ports
Osprey Excessory compatible
Capacity: 4,200 cu. in. (70 l) in medium, 4,400 (73 l) in large
Weight: 4 lbs. 9 oz. (2.07 kgs.) in medium, 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2.15 kgs.) in large

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.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Osprey Packs Aether 70 Backpack is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Aether 70 Osprey Packs Backpack

Houston landis - July 28, 2009

Perfect in every way!!!!
Bought 2 of these for my son and I to use on a 11 day trek through Philmont in New Mexico. The size was perfect for our gear! It swallows gear when needed but closes down nicely for shorter trips and fits great to the body. Would not change a thing!

Michael Thomlison - July 24, 2009

Most Excelant Pack
I have to say Christi in customer service was a super star in getting me this pack. I got it two days before going to Emigrant Wilderness. Most comfortable pack ever. I used the top as a day pack and it worked as designed. I read all the instructions twice to really let all the options sink into my noggin. One thing Osprey left out was that the hip belt can be moved up or down about 3 inches (I noticed this after using the belt for the day pack). I am 6' 3" with a long torso and when I put it all the way to the bottom for the trip out, it was EVEN more comfy!! LOVE this Pack.

Anon. Shopper - June 1, 2009

Great all-around pack
Perfect for a long-weekend camping trip. Lightweight, comfortable (even when fully loaded), and plenty of room for all your camping gear. Plus, it held-up very well during my last hiking trip - even though it got quite a bit of use and abuse.

Stuart Reese - March 1, 2009

Legit Pack!!
Well I just used my pack for the first time this weekend and mostly all I can say is GREATNESS! It met my every need from being big enough to being comfortable and being weather/snow proof. I used it for a weekend trip, hiked in Friday at night then about 5 miles Saturday and then nearly 5 miles after it had snowed all night. Everything stayed dry with the snow that had fallen on the pack from falling off trees. I got the orange and I'm not a huge fan of super bright colors but this pack looks great and works even better! I guess if there was any down-side it was that the shoulder straps could be a bit more comfortable, but I can partially blame it on my body being that I am not super bulky/meaty around the collarbone or shoulder area, but being a hiker I pushed through the little bit of discomfort and everything was alright! I would recommend this pack to all! Enjoy!

Robert Bonadonna - September 15, 2008

Super pack
Pack is very adaptable to changing loads over the course of an extended backpacking trip. I would recommend it to serious backpacker who are concerned about weight.

Sizing Chart

Step 1 - Pack Sizing

All Osprey packs, save the transit bags, are available in multiple sizes to fit a range of torso lengths. To find your torso length, have a friend measure your back along the spine from the level of your iliac crest (the top of your hipbones) to your C7 (the knobby bone at the base of your neck).

Step 2 - Hipbelt Sizing

To determine your hipbelt size measure around your hips, not your waist. A properly fitted hipbelt rides centered over the hipbones and needs to be very snug; after all it will be carrying the bulk of the pack's weight. The padded portion should wrap well around your hips, leaving a gap of 3 to 6 inches between the tips of the pads when securely tightened.

Crescent Series
Luna Series
Torso Length	Pack Size	Hip Measurement	Hipbelt Size
> 22"	XLarge	> 36"	XLarge
20-22.5"	Large	33-37"	L or WL
18-20.5"	Medium	30-34"	M or WM
16-18.5"	Small	27-31"	S or WS
14-16.5"	XSmall	< 28"	WXS

Aether Series
Ariel Series
Torso Length	Pack Size	Hip Measurement	Hipbelt Size
> 20"	Large	> 36"	XLarge
18-20.5"	Medium	33-37"	L or WL
18.5"-	Small	30-34"	M or WM
-	-	27-31"	S or WS
-	-	< 28"	WXS

Exposure Series
Switch Series [55+5, 40+5, & 25+5]
Torso Length	Pack Size	Hip Measurement	Hipbelt Size
-	-	> 36"	XLarge
> 20"	Large	33-37"	L or WL
18-20.5"	Medium	30-34"	Medium
< 18.5"	Small	31"	Small

Atmos Series
Stratos Series [34, 32, & 24]
Torso Length	Hip Measurement	Pack Size
> 20"	> 33"	Large
18-20.5"	30-34"	Medium
< 18.5"	< 31"	Small

Stratos Series [18 & 12]
Switch Series [18 & 14]
Daytool Series [Focus, Flux]
Torso Length	Hip Measurement	Pack Size
> 18"	-	M/L
< 18.5"	-	S/M

Waypoint Series
Torso Length	Hip Measurement	Pack Size
> 20"	> 33"	Large
18-20.5"	30-34"	Medium
< 18.5"	< 31"	Small

ErgoPull

Nearly all Osprey hipbelts use an exclusive ErgoPull design. It creates mechanical advantage to provide extra leverage in cinching down the hipbelt. The ErgoPull design also draws tension along the top and bottom of the belt, not through the center, so it distributes pressure more evenly over the padding and relieves direct pressure on the hipbones.

Harness Step 3 - Harness

Osprey Crescent & Luna, Aether & Ariel and Waypoint packs offer interchangeable shoulder harnesses. Harness sizing usually corresponds to pack size, but your best bet is to try one on. A properly fit harness should terminate 2 to 3" beneath the armpit. Webbing should not touch the body. By breaking the hook and loop connection and sliding the harness up and down the backpanel the torso length can be adjusted up to 3". (see illustration).

Men's	SM	MD	Large	XLarge
Women's	WXS	WSM	WM	WL

Step 4 - Overall Fit

Once you have the correct size pack, harness and hipbelt, and the torso length set properly, it's time to put some weight in the pack (20 to 30 pounds of well distributed weight will do) and dial in the fit. First, snug down the hipbelt and harness. Connect the sternum strap (A) - position it about 2 inches below your collarbones and snug it down lightly. Finally, tighten the load lifter straps to draw the load solidly against your back. The lift straps (B) should come off your shoulders at a 45 to 60 degree angle in Osprey's ReCurve and Ethereal Suspension packs. In other models these straps serve more as compression straps and ride flatter; they may even angle downwards.

In a good fit, there should be no pressure points and no gaps between your body and the pack. With Osprey's ReCurve packs, final tweaking may involve custom fitting the aluminum stays to your back.

RELATED Outdoor Gear