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Ariel 65 - Women's
Osprey
Ariel 65 - Women's
$319.95
Description

  Super-comfy and built to carry heavy loads

  Whether it’s an extended excursion into the backcountry or a weekend full of creature comforts, the women’s-specific Ariel 65 is built to carry the heaviest of loads. Offering a fine-tuned fit for a variety of body shapes and sizes with a Custom Fit-on-the-Fly™ Hipbelt, Shoulder Straps and adjustable torso length. An injection-molded backpanel offers close-to-body performance. Featuring an included raincover and made with bluesign®-approved 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

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

  • Large front panel zip access to main compartment

  • Floating top lid with lash points

  • 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 (reservoir sold separately)

  • Anchor loops for an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack for short forays (Daylite sold separately)

  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

  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

  CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY HIPBELT

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

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

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

  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

  FABRIC

  MAIN: bluesign®-approved 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR

  ACCENT: bluesign®-approved 210D nylon Diamond, PFC-free DWR

  BOTTOM: bluesign®-approved 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR

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