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Aether Plus 85 - Men's
Osprey
Aether Plus 85 - Men's
$439.95
Description

  Super-comfy suspension built for heavy loads

  The Aether Plus 85 blazes the trail for those in search of a customizable, perfect-fitting pack. One of Osprey's largest volume packs with a stronger LightWire frame, this pack offers a stable carry that can manage the heaviest of loads. Dial in the perfect fit with a Custom Fit-On-The-Fly Hipbelt and Shoulder Strap and detach the top lid to use as a daypack for side trips. Constructed with high quality bluesign®-approved high-tenacity nylon and PFC-free DWR.

  WARNING for California customers: This product can expose you to chemicals including dimethylformamide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/about-proposition-65

Footprint sold separately.
Description

  • Removable top lid converts to DayLid daypack

  • Included raincover made with PFC-free DWR and bluesign®-approved materials

  • Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment

  • Floating top lid with lash points

  • Integrated FlapJacket cover for lidless use

  • Dual front panel zippered pockets for easy-access storage

  • Large front panel zip access to main compartment

  • Fabric reinforced front shove-it pocket

  • Large dual-access stretch mesh side water bottle pockets

  • Dual upper/lower side compression straps

  • Dual front panel compression straps with StraightJacket compression

  • Dual zippered hipbelt pockets

  • Dual ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs

  • Zippered sleeping bag compartment with removable divider

  • Removable sleeping pad straps

  • Internal hydration reservoir sleeve

  ENHANCED LOAD TRANSFER

  -- The Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt integrates the LightWire frame into the adjustment system—creating a better distribution of weight and, in turn, a better carry.

  CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY HIPBELT

  -- Crossbody ErgoPull hipbelt pulls weight into lumbar when hipbelt is tightened

  -- Incremental length and angle adjustments allow for a fine-tuned fit

  -- Extendable Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt offers a precise fit for varying waist sizes

  CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY SHOULDER STRAP

  -- Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps allow for a precise shoulder wrap and fit

  -- Spacer mesh fabric provides a soft and comfortable contact surface

  AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL

  -- Injection-molded, die-cut foam AirScape™ framesheet maintains comfortable back contact with ventilated airflow channels and maximum stability for carrying heavy loads

  -- Mesh-covered foam lumbar for supportive, lightweight and comfortable contact surfaces

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