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Aether 85, 2012

by Osprey
Aether 85, 2012
dusk bluedusk blue
tundra greentundra green
magma orangemagma orange
SKU: Osprey-012485-673-SM

Osprey

Aether 85, 2012

Backpacking, Mountaineering pack

This large and versatile pack has been utilized for everything from thru-hikes of the PCT to getting to the summit of Everest. A new LightWire™ frame and improved streamlined features carry on the legacy of this backpack.

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Aether 85, 2012
  Capacity Weight Torso Length Waisbelt Size
Small 5000 cu in (82 L) 4 lbs 13 oz (2.18 kg) < 18.5" (46 cm) 27"-31" (68.5 -79 cm)
Medium 5200 cu in (85 L) 5 lbs 1 oz (2.30 kg) 18" - 20.5" (46-52 cm) 30" - 34" (76-86 cm)
Large 5400 cu in (88 L) 5 lbs 4 oz (2.38 kg) > 20" (51 cm) 33" - 37" (84-94 cm)
 
Osprey Aether 85 Osprey Aether 85
Tundra Green Magma orange
Aether 85 Additional Photos
5'11" model wearing a medium sized Aether 85. Black arrow points to one of two stretch woven dual access pockets. There is an identical stretch woven pocket on the opposite side of the bag. Fully packed Aether 85. Three horizontal compression straps secure and streamline the load.

Images below this point are of common features shared by all Aether series packs.
Pack shown is a Aether 70

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The Aether packs feature the Airscape suspension system with nubbed foam backpanel with grip mesh covering which provides superior breathablility and ultra-comfortable pack to body contact. Blue arrow points to the integrated emergency  whistle on the sternum strap buckle. The red arrow points at the new Stow on the Go™ trekking pole attachment. Black arrow points at the J-Panel access which provides quick access to packed gear. The two red arrows point at the two bungee tool tie-offs.
Osprey Aether 70 Osprey Aether 70
A backpanel sleeve with hanger holds 3-liter and smaller hydration reservoirs (not included).  The hose can be run out the slot on either side of the pack. Ice axes (not included) fastened to pack with dual ice ax loops on bottom and bungee tool tie-offs on top.
Osprey Aether 70 Osprey Aether 70
The Aether series packs feature a dual zippered wide mouth sleeping bag access with interior detachable divider. The removable sleeping pad straps can also be seen in photo. Models hand inside the large stretch woven front pocket with welded vent.
Osprey Aether 70 Osprey Aether 70
The top main compartment access for the Aether packs feature a dual closure system, a red internal load compression strap and the draw cord outer closure (held in models hand). The top pocket of the Aether series packs quickly converts to a lumbar pack with a built-in hipbelt. 

 

Aether 85 Features
  • IsoForm Harness
  • IsoForm CM Hipbelt
  • Hipbelt convertible top pocket/lumbar pack
  • LightWire™ alloy peripheral frame
  • Red internal load compression strap
  • Stow on the Go™ trekking pole attachment
  • Three horizontal compression straps
  • J-zipper panel access
  • Stretch woven dual access side pockets
  • Stretch woven front pocket with welded vent
  • Cord loop Add-Ons™ attachment slots
  • StraightJacket™ compression
  • Side gear loops and straps
  • Wide mouth sleeping bag access with divider
  • Two ice axe loops
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
Airscape Suspension
  1. Dual peripheral aluminum rods stabilize load and transfer weight close to the body
  2. Integral aluminum contoured headrail for maximum headroom.
  3. Nubbed or ridge foam backpanel with grip mesh covering provides superior breathability and ultra-comfortable pack to body contact
  4. HDPE framesheet with cutouts for weight reduction
    (The Aether 85 & 70 and Ariel 75 & 65 feature a single aluminum stay while the Aether 60 and Ariel 55 feature an integral HDPE stay.)
  5. IsoForm harness in multiple sizes and gender specific cuts features spacer mesh surface with no sewn seams for superb comfort and fit
  6. IsoForm CM™ hipbelt provides heat molded fit in multiple sizes and gender specific cuts.

 

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