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The journey is your reward. Having once graced the cover of the legendary Time Magazine, Aether AG and its sister pack Ariel AG, now takes a big step forward to make your journey even more rewarding.
Ariel AG is designed for multi-day backpacking and carrying significant loads. The backsystem combines the comfort and ventilation of Osprey's multi-award-winning AG AntiGravity™ backsystem with the custom-mouldable fit of Osprey's next generation IsoForm™ hipbelt. A sprung mesh lumbar area, combined with stiff load bars integrated into the harness allows for impressive load transfer through the large muscle groups in the legs, enabling an even and comfortable backpacking experience. Ariel AG's backsystem also offers impressive women's specific fit, with an ergonomically shaped hipbelt, harness, backpanel and yoke.
Organisation and accessibility are key during long adventures. These packs stand out with multiple access points including the J-Zip front panel access into the body of the pack, as well as sleeping back compartment with wide zip entry an internal divider. The lid not only has multiple pockets but is also removable, offering great versatility. The top of the pack remains protected without the lid thanks to the deployable FlapJacket™ top cover.
An integrated rain cover, Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment, InsideOut™ compression straps and multiple attachment points allow you to carry your gear any way you like. Ariel AG 65's capacity allows for plenty of gear to be carried with ease on extended trips.
Ariel AG provides uncompromising comfort, ventilation and stability for your multi-day adventures.
As an essential feature for Europe, this pack is supplied with a raincover instead of the DayLid.
Overall rating | ☆☆☆☆☆ |
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A functional and really light women's backpack. The pockets were also practical, and the backpack was easy to adjust from the top. It was a pity that the lumbar belt was far too narrow and stiff for me - the bottom of the backpack could barely fit on top. The backpack is therefore suitable for really narrow and compact women. That’s why I don’t give a full five stars. I returned the backpack and ordered a more spacious one from my hip belt. If the lumbar portion had been better adjustable, I would probably have kept the backpack.
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Sturdy lumbar belt that makes the load feel lighter than other backpacks you’ve tried. Good adjustments, the backpack got a good fit and the length of the back adjusted to the right height. A small minus of the stiffness of the lumbar belt, made it difficult to put on the backpack at the beginning. Much was praised. I still didn’t have time on a decent trip to try, so while waiting for it! The color should have been green to your liking.