- Top pocket converts to lumbar pack with built-in belt
- Front J-zip provides quick access to main compartment
- Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
- Zippered hipbelt pockets provide secure storage
- External hydration sleeve in backpanel simplifies refilling and protects pack contents from spills
Osprey’s best-selling backpacking series, the Aether and Ariel, is known for its ability to be taken all over the world, from the summit of Everest to a backpack trip through your local wilderness. The fourth generation of Aether/Ariel has a reputation for combining clean design, custom fit and outstanding load-carrying comfort. Among a plethora of upgrades, the new IsoForm4 CM hipbelt adds stiffness and padding for even better performance with heavy loads.
