Ariel 75 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
• 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
• 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
• 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: 3,800 cu. in. (62 l) in small, 4,000 (65 l) in medium
• Weight: 4 lbs. 5 oz. (1.96 kgs.) in small, 4 lbs. 8 oz. (2.04 kgs.) in medium

Versatility, a women's specific fit, and surprisingly large capacity for its weight (only 4 lbs. 9 oz. in medium), the Osprey Women's Ariel 75 backpack is an excellent choice for climbers and backpackers who enjoy multi-day trips but want to keep the weight to a minimum. AirScape suspension consists of peripheral 7075 AL rods, an internal HDPE framesheet with single aluminum stay and a covering of ventilated nubbed foam and mesh grip. This covering, or backpanel, provides superb contact yet still allows air to circulate. Connecting to the suspension, a women's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt and IsoForm shoulder harness with dual density foam and Spacer Mesh surface distributes the load evenly. Most women find that the harness and hipbelt that comes with the pack is the correct size for them, but other sizes are available for an exact fit.

For those monster loads into base camp a stretch woven front pocket offers extra carrying capacity when the main compartment is stuffed. And for go-light day trips from camp, the top pocket mates with the hipbelt to make a terrific lumbar pack. The Osprey Ariel 75 women's backpack is also Osprey Excessory compatible, meaning a choice of add-ons can be installed to further boost the backpack's versatility and capacity.

Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Osprey Packs Ariel 75 Backpack for Women is available through Altrec.com.

Customer Reviews for the Ariel 75 Osprey Packs Women's Backpack

Anon. Shopper - January 30, 2009

Great Pack
Got the new pack for a bigger trip this summer, however, we just went snowshoeing into a yurt and I was able to try it out. It is a very nice pack. Very good fit and great support. We only carried in about 40 lbs but it was quite comfortable. Well designed and appears to be quite sturdy.

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Anon. Shopper - March 7, 2008

Great Pack
Recently I went backpacking in S.America and I decided to swap my old frumpy backpack to a new Osprey pack. Right out of the box it fit my small frame very well. I wound up stuffing my pack to about 65lbs. and surprisingly this pack held up very well and it was super comfortable. After hiking 40 miles or so. I am super happy with this pack. I would recommend it to any small women looking to carry heavy loads.

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Anon. Shopper - December 27, 2004

Great packs, great present.
My two girls are planning a backpacking trip across the North and South Island of New Zealand, then Australia, and finally to Fiji before returning to the US beginning in June. I did a lot of research on the two packs I purchased for Christmas and they meet the bill of fare advertised. A great woman's pack which will be much appreciated after 6 weeks traveling and exploring this summer.

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Anon. Shopper - April 8, 2003

Best All Around Backpack!!
I did a lot of research on womens backpacks, and finally decided on this pack. I wanted an ultralight weight pack that was sturdy and versitile enough to meet my needs. Little did I realize how well this pack fit the bill, and much more. I can't even begin to say how wonderfully designed this pack it. The hip belt is perfect, particularly since you can get a size to fit your body (i.e. different pack size and hip belt size), the whole pack sits well, and if you fit it correctly is hardly noticeable! To top it all off, besides the noticeable bells and whistles (like compression and other innovative designs), the top pocket converts to a hip pack with our pack hip belt, and quite easily. Besides the ease, it connects and cinches in tightly, making this the most comfortable pack I've used in many years allowing for decent day hikes from base camp. There's sufficient space for lightweight packing or short trips, and again, comfortable. Something I personally haven't had in years from a backpack. Many kudo's to the pack designers who thought through their design rather than just throwing it together like so many other companies.

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