| Size | S/M | L/XL |
|---|---|---|
| End Use | Hiking, Camping | Hiking, Camping |
| Bag Style | Backpack | Backpack |
| Frame Type | Internal | Internal |
| Gear Capacity (L) | 65 L | 68 L |
| Gear Capacity (cu. in.) | 3967 IN3 | 4150 IN3 |
| Weight | 4 lbs 14.7 oz | 4 lbs 15.4 oz |
| Fits Torso Length (in.) | 17-20.5" | 19.5-23" |
| Fits Waist/Hips | 28-50" | 30-55" |
| Material(s) | 100% nylon | 100% nylon |
| Frame Material | 3.5 mm LightWire aluminum | 3.5 mm LightWire aluminum |
| Pack Access | Top | Top |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 7 | 7 |
| Hipbelt | Yes | Yes |
| Raincover Included | Yes | Yes |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 31.5" x 15.75" x 11.02" | 33.46" x 15.75" x 11.02" |
| Gender | Men's | Men's |
| Sustainability | bluesign® approved | bluesign® approved |
| Features | Sleeping Bag Compartment, Water Bottle Pocket, Compression Straps, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Hydration Reservoir Compatible | Sleeping Bag Compartment, Water Bottle Pocket, Compression Straps, Sternum Straps or Hip Belt, Hydration Reservoir Compatiblebluesign® approved |
REVIEWS
37 Reviews
Kevin H.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my camera pack for portable bird blind set-ups. I use it to haul camera, lens, tripod, chair, light stands, tools, and bird hide to remote locations (with just about all but the hide inside the pack). The camera and lens are protected with a Think Tank Digital Holster 150 bag. The Aether handles all this weight easily and is so much more comfortable than any camera backpack, while there is still room for food, water, and clothing. My Tragopan blind straps nicely to the outside.
Daniel W.
Hi Osprey Team, I’ve recently bought the Aether 65 and was prompted to leave a review. I tend to write detailed, thoughtful reviews based on real-world use rather than quick ratings. I wanted to ask whether Osprey ever provides products for testing or review. I’d be very happy to review another pack or item and provide honest, well-written feedback that could be useful to other customers. Thanks for considering, and either way I appreciate the great gear. Best, Daniel
Johnno
It's an OK pack, but not as good as I hoped, and for every positive feature there's a corresponding negative. For example, it's comfortable on the back but it rubs on my pecs where the shoulder strap padding ends for the fit-on-the-fly adjustment. It holds a decent amount of gear but it's a struggle to use the water bottle holders when the pack is full. It carries an 18 kg load OK, but it's quite heavy itself, mine is 2. 5 kg with the included raincover. The main pack material is robust but the water bottle holders are mesh so I worry about going off-track. It has some good convenience features but it doesn't have stow on the go for my trekking poles. Still deciding whether to keep it or not.
Craig T.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new pack. It’s more comfortable, has more features and is lighter than the aether 60 it replaced. Thanks, Osprey!
Floris B.
Fantastic backpack. Lots of space, useful zippers, plenty of pockets, great quality. Went on my first hike without a hitch.
Thomas G.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable to wear. Carries all of my gear. Included rain cover.
Nathan T.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great pack. Comfort, capacity and quality are a 10
Pete B.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have not used the aether pack yet. But I have adjusted it and checked it out. Looks great.
Jenny L.
Elegant roomy choice for serious travellers Comfortable to carry even when fully packed Robust when dealing with carousels and airport’s demands Recommend
Philip C.
Excellent pack. Hardwearing enough to be bashed about in the back of a Land Rover but technical, comfortable and light enough to wear for extended trips out.
David L.
Used for 3 day camping trip. Got tent, roll, sleeping bag, food, jetboil and clothes in it. Personally id like a few more attachment points and description said has stow on the go points which it doesn't. Bought the daypack to attach....not easy....but when on feels ok and adds storage (had to keep food out of tent due to squirrels!) Hopefully a good investment.
BWF
Other than the rain cover, it’s a great bag. I used it for the first time doing the presidential traverse in the White Mountains and it performed great. It’s easy to load and unload. It has great compression. It was very comfortable with 30-35lbs in it for a day of hiking. The only negative is the rain cover that came with it did not stay on in high winds. It doesn’t have anything built in that holds it to the bag and it relies totally on the elastic draw string. There were 60 mph winds one day and it just blew off. Thankfully I had clipped it in with a carabiner, but otherwise it would have been gone down the gulf and I would have had a very wet bag. My wife has an Osprey Aura AG 65 that has a rain cover with two slots for fitting the hip belt through and her rain cover stayed in place perfectly the whole time. I know I could just buy a better rain cover, but this seems like a miss from Osprey on such an expensive bag.
Mike C.
My torso is 17" so I purchased the S/M size expecting it to be on the shortest setting. I found I needed to have it just under the longest setting to fit me correctly with the middle of the hip belt on my iliac crest. I think you might be able to squeeze into this pack if your torso is 19" maximum. Easily the most comfortable pack I have tried on, very happy with my purchase.
Dean
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just returned from the BWCA with my Aether 65. This is a nice pack that worked well for a 4 day self supported journey deep in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Our trip included 5 portages with 3 having quite a bit of undulation. The pack was weighed down with 44lbs of gear and was comfortable (as much as 44lbs of gear can be, definitely dropping some weight on the next trip). I liked it because I typically start trips like this fresh and strong and have my pack set up to that posture with quick (on the fly) adjustments being made as I’m flagging from hiking and paddling for hours. Nice pack that is well thought out with all the features you need and none that are useless. Both of my sons were wearing the same pack with zero complaints. Nice product that’s worth the investment.
Stevo's W.
This pack has every feature one would want in a pack except for a MAJOR design flaw. It has 2 friction points on the back adjustment system which rub on my back and leave me with two red chaffing marks and bruises after every long hike with heavier loads (40-45lbs). I originally bought this for mountaineering and it was perfect because I was wearing so many layers due to cold weather. Now that I'm using it in warm weather without the extra layers on my upper body, I have found that the 2 adjustment strap connection points rub on my back and have removed the skin and caused painful bruising. I have adjusted the pack a number of times to see if it would help but have found that nothing works. I own numerous packs for every possible situation and although I love the features of this pack it is simply too painful to use in warmer weather when I am not wearing extra layers to provide some protection for my back. I hate to say it because I love the features but coming from someone that wears a pack at least 3 out of 7 days every week, I would NOT recommend this pack. There are many other brands with different designs that do not have this issue.
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