Osprey Aether 55L Rucksack Expert Review - Men’s [2021]

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Our very own knowledgeable buyer, Will, takes you through what he thinks are the best features of the Men’s Osprey Aether 55L Rucksack.

The Aether 55L Rucksack has been re-designed from the ground up to ease the ardours of multi-day backpacking. A backsystem overhaul boasts an injection moulded backpanel for load-carrying stability while an innovative webbing slide adjustment ensures comfort from day start to journey end.

Specification

Fabric: Nylon
Capacity: 55L
Bluesign approved
Dual hipbelt pockets
Integrated raincover
Sleeping back compartment
Adjustable hipbelt & harness
Adjustable AirScape backpanel
Dual access side bottle pockets
Large opening front access panel
Injection moulded HDPE framesheet
Top lid access w/ compression strap
Weight: 2.19kg

0:00 Cool b-roll
0:08 Intro
0:25 What are the updates to the previous model?
0:52 What is this rucksack good for?
1:08 How can you adjust the rucksack?
2:13 How to fit the pack once it is on
3:14 More features!
3:16 The lid
3:18 Rain cover
3:48 Straps and outer pockets
4:45 Bottom access
5:07 Walking pole loops
5:52 FREE rucksack fitting service
6:04 Outro

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Transcript



So the Aether is is a model
that's been around in Osprey's


range for some time now.


But in 2021, they've decided to update it.


So the main update on the fabric
is that it's now a blue sign, accredited


recycled fabric 420 D nylon,


which makes it super burly but
also has a sustainability aspect to it.

And then more importantly, on the back,
they've upgraded the Air Scape


back system. So that now has an injection
moulded panel on the back.


And then on top of that, the foam
just gives it a little bit more rigidity


and also offers a little bit more comfort

when you're carrying
those heavier loads for longer trips.



this 55L is really good for like multiday


hikes where you're carrying your


your overnight kit with you,
whether it's your your tent, your food,


and if it's a group trip as well,
it's a really good size for that.






starting from the top on the lid,
you've got an integrated


rain cover, which is nice


and handy, gives you the added protection
when the weather comes in.

And then also, you've got a nice big large
lid pocket as well, where I put in my


navigation stuff like my map or compass
if I'm not having to nav on the fly.


And also first aid kit.


So it's nice and easy
to get into or snacks as well.


So from the lid down to the front,

like a lightweight foam mat


or any additional kit
you need to attach to the outside.



with a nice large front stash pocket.


So this would be somewhere where I'd stick
in my ground sheet protector


or the outer of my tent
if it was a bit wet in the morning,


if there's condensation
or if it had been raining overnight.





whilst the rest of your stuff
stays nice and dry inside.


And then also what's
really handy about this pack?


It's a really liveable pack.


So if you want to get to your kit,

you've got front access, takes you
into the main compartment of the pack.


So, again, just from a liveability
standpoint and from a gear admin


standpoint, it's
really nice to get into it, do that up.


And then finally, you've got as normal
with a large rucksack of this size.

You've got the bottom
up access as well. So undo that.


So you've got front attachment points
again undo that.


And usually that's where you're sleeping
bag will be stored


and you've got an internal divider
as well, which can be removed

if you want to, to
to make it nice, one big compartment


to put your kit into. On the front,


you've got your walking
pole attachment loops here.


So again, if you're walking with walking
poles, you can pop in there.


And then on the sides, you've got nice,
large, generous water bottle pockets.

But again, also somewhere
where you can put in your


your tent poles if you wanted
to, to keep them outside and separate.


But what's nice is that you've also got
the secondary access for the bottle,


makes it really nice and easy
to get in and out of it, puts away


whilst you've got the pack on.



nice, generous hip pockets for snacks


or your your GPS units or your phone,
if you wanted that close to hand,


not in your pocket, but near to hand.


That's a nice place to pop it.





At Cotswold Outdoor.,
we offer a free rucksack


fitting service in our stores,
which you can book on our website


and head in there,

where our staff members will be able
to help you out with the sizing


and also picking the right product
for what you're looking to do.