Ariel 55 Osprey Packs Women's Backpack

$218.95

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Ariel 55 Osprey Packs Women's Backpack

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
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
Women's IsoForm shoulder harness with dual density foam and Spacer Mesh surface
Women's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt
Two-way Stretch Woven nylon with Lycra&trad; front pocket and side pockets
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
Internal backpanel hydration pocket with twin exit ports
Osprey Excessory compatible
Capacity: 3,200 cu. in. (52 l) in small, 3,400 cu. in. (55 l) in medium
Weight: 3 lbs. 11 oz. (1.67 kgs.) in small, 3 lbs. 14 oz. (1.76 kgs.) in medium

Women looking for a versatile pack for weekend trips, canyoneering, or extended trips with a go-light emphasis will certainly appreciate the Osprey Ariel 55 backpack. A trimmer version of its big sister, the Ariel 65, this backpack offers the same great harness / suspension system but in a smaller version. If you're budget conscious about your pack purchase, you don't have to settle for a generic fit. The editors at Backpacker magazine would agree, as they tagged the Ariel 65 (the 55's big sister) a Best Buy in their 2006 Gear Guide.

The Osprey Ariel 55 women's backpack features the IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt that uses heat to achieve a precise fit. These hipbelts come in four women's specific sizes. Furthermore, the Isoform shoulder harness is available in four sizes, also contoured to fit women best. The pack to body surface of both the hipbelt and shoulder harness are entirely seamless, reducing the chance of pressure points developing. Next, the AirScape suspension, a carefully assembled sandwich consisting of an internal framesheet with single aluminum stay, ventilated rubber foam backpanel, and peripheral 7075 AL rods evenly transfers the weight to the hipbelt and shoulder harness for a terrific carry. The Osprey Ariel 55 backpack offers a number of useful features. A highlight is the two-way stretch woven front pocket, great for stowing almost any piece of camping equipment imaginable.

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Customer Reviews for the Ariel 55 Osprey Packs Women's Backpack

ouimadame - August 27, 2011

Great Roomy Pack
The Osprey Ariel 55 gives you enough room to bring everything you will need for camping or travel. I used the pack on a two week trip to Europe and was able to fit two weeks worth of clothing and personal care products (I am not known for packing lightly with these items), a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, gifts for friends, etc. Though I was not using the pack for extended periods ("backpacking" around cities for ex.) the pack's features were very appreciated on my treks through multiple airports and campsites. The adjustable hip belt, chest straps, and straps anchoring the top of the pack to the shoulder straps made it easy to wear the pack for a long time without feeling the weight of what it was holding. I would definitely recommend this pack! It is just the right size if you need something for longer than a weekend and aren't quite looking for the heavy duty size of the Osprey 65 or something of the like. The only disappointment with this pack is the color! I ordered it in seaside blue and was expecting a dark, stormy blue closer to what I perceived in the images provided online. The pack is actually a lighter shade of blue, something I would describe as closer to a "baby blue" which I do not care for as much as the darker color I was expecting.

Chris Beavers - March 16, 2010

good all around pack
i bought this pack for my wife and it fits her small frame really well. the modeled hip belt helped her with the comfort. it compressed down well for a weekend trip. we are excited to see how it works in the mountains!

Nikii Murtaugh - November 27, 2009

Update to my 9/21/08 review
Osprey backs up their products. Some of the stitching came loose off the binding on the front pocket and I got a small hole in the middle of one of the side pockets. First, I contacted a local seamstress who was unable to repair the pack. Then I contacted Osprey, who gave me an RA. I boxed my pack up and sent the it. My pack came back all repaired, including the hole in the pocket. Osprey fits me so well, that I also bought a Talon 22 day pack, which is the perfect companion for day hikes, snowshoeing, and travel with a rollerboard suitcase.

Naomi - April 11, 2009

very comfortable
It served me well, two years in the Peace Corps, 8 day dessert hike and 5 day canyon hike. It holds up well sliding against rocks, light and sturdy. Forces you to pack efficiently. Even combats airport wear and tear with my 4.5 month backpacking African journey.

Nikii Murtaugh - September 21, 2008

Outstanding Fit
I love my Osprey Ariel 55! I just completed a section hike on the PCT with it and was just as impressed as I was when I bought it on the CT in 2006. It's just the right size for me. The only thing I've done to it was buy a smaller hip belt, because I lost weight and the one of the pack was too big. It protected my body and back quite well, as I had the misfortune to fall twice, and roll down the hills.

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