Osprey AETHER 65 / 65 / 55, ARIEL 65 EF / 65 / 55 Manual

OVERVIEW

SHARED FEATURES

1. Included raincover made with bluesign ® approved materials and DWR treatment made without PFAS
2. Large front panel zip access to main compartment
3. Floating top lid with lash points
4. Fabric reinforced front shove-it pocket
5. Large dual-access stretch mesh side water bottle pockets
6. Dual upper/lower side compression straps
7. Dual front panel compression straps with StraightJacket compression
8. Dual zippered hipbelt pockets
9. Dual ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs
10. Zippered sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
11. Removable sleeping pad straps
12. Internal hydration reservoir sleeve

EXTENDED FIT

• Designed to fit up to 70-inch hips
• Extended hipbelt and shoulder straps
• Repositioned pockets
• Longer sternum strap

FABRIC

PRODUCT PROMISE
A customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads. With an adjustable Custom Fit-on-the-Fly^TM Shoulder Strap and Hipbelt, the user can calibrate the perfect fit. A highly proficient suspension and a selection of mid to larger volume styles mean the Aether/Ariel Series offers an impressive carrying ability to support the heaviest of loads. Reliable, durable and thoughtful features for on-trail convenience and a lifetime of adventuring.

AETHER 55
MENS

AETHER 65 EF
MENS

AETHER 55
MENS

ARIEL 55
WOMENS

SUSPENSION/CARRY

LIGHTWIRE SUSPENSION

• 3.5 LightWire peripheral frame effectively transfers load to hipbelt

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

HARNESS

• Easily adjustable harness system for various torso lengths
• Custom Fit-on-the-Fly™ Shoulder Straps included

CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY SHOULDER STRAPS

• 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.

SIZING / FIT

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TORSO FOR YOUR PACK

AETHER – MEN'S SIZING
TORSO
S/M 17-21 in. / 43-53 cm.
L/XL 19-23 in. / 48-58.5 cm.

ARIEL – WOMEN'S SIZING
TORSO
WXS/S 13-17 in. / 33-43 cm.
WM/L 16-20 in. / 40.5-51 cm.

WOMEN'S-SPECIFIC FIT

• Shorter torso length
• Narrower, shorter harness with curves designed to accommodate most women's necks, shoulders and chests
• Ahipbelt designed to wrap naturally around the curves of a woman's hips, offering better load stabilization and support

PACK FIT INSTRUCTIONS

SIZING/FIT DISCLAIMER: Pack depicted in images may not be the pack represented in this owner's manual.

1. POSITION THE PACK
   Completely loosen the pack's hipbelt, harness and load-lifter straps (if applicable). Load the pack with 10-20 lb/4-9 kg of gear. Put the pack on and make sure the hipbelt is centered and rests over the hipbone. The hipbelt padding should sit halfway above/below the hipbone.
   
2. BUCKLE HIPBELT
   Buckle and tighten the hipbelt evenly using Osprey's cross-body ErgoPull. The padding of the hipbelt should wrap around the hips with approximately 1-3 in/2.5-6 cm of webbing between the buckle and the hipbelt when tightened.
   
3. HIPBELT ADJUSTMENT
   If the hipbelt is too large and "tops out" or does not offer the preferred amount of coverage, the customer may need a different pack size, model or adjustment.
4. TIGHTEN SHOULDER STRAP
   Tighten the shoulder harness straps by pulling them down and back.
   
5. TIGHTEN LOAD LIFTERS (IF APPLICABLE)
   Tightening the load lifters will pull the pack close to the body and help stabilize the load. If the torso length on the pack is adjusted correctly, the load lifters will sit between a 30- to 60-degree angle and align naturally with the shoulder straps.
   

TORSO LENGTH ADJUSTMENT STEPS - AIRSCAPE

TO LENGTHEN THE TORSO LENGTH:

1. While releasing the ladder locks, located on either side of the backpanel directly above the lumbar, slide the harness up along the LightWire frame to the appropriate torso length.
   
2. It is easiest to do this one side at a time, sliding the harness with one ladder lock and then the other.
3. Use the white markings on the edge of the backpanel as a guideline to align each side of the harness. When the pack is not in use, the harness will easily slide up and down the LightWire frame. However, when the pack is onbody, the ladder locks will engage the harness' webbing and the harness will adjust to the desired height.
   

FEATURE DETAILS

RAINCOVER

1. Locate raincover icon on the toplid.
2. Remove raincover from compartment and slip it over the top and bottom of the pack.
3. Tighten the cord lock at the bottom of raincover to tension raincover into place.
4. To detach raincover, unfasten toggle from cord loop.

Tip: To prevent mildew, allow raincover to dry entirely before storing.

SLEEPING PAD STRAPS
Removable sleeping pad straps for external attachment.

1. Unclip the two sleeping pad strap buckles
2. Remove the webbing from the triglide at the base of the pack
3. Reverse to reattach

DUAL ICE TOOL ATTACHMENT
The ice tool loops and bungee tieoffs provide secure tool attachment.

1. Slide the tool shaft through the top of the ice tool loop and flip the shaft up toward the top of the pack.
2. Loosen the bungee cord lock and route the tool handle through the bungee. Tighten the cord lock nesting it into the Y-clip to secure the tool into place.
3. Reverse to remove.

INTERNAL RESERVOIR SLEEVE
Place reservoir inside sleeve to help ensure proper pack weight distribution. Clip reservoir to buckled loop to keep upright.

SLEEPING BAG COMPARTMENT
Lower zippered compartment for dedicated sleeping bag storage. Detach the divider for unimpeded access to pack interior. Unthread the divider webbing from the triglide buckle, and reverse to reattach.

DUAL UPPER AND LOWER SIDE COMPRESSION STRAPS
Upper and lower compression straps provide added stability when the pack is not full or offer additional attachment points for carrying gear on the outside of the pack.

DUAL STRAIGHTJACKET COMPRESSION STRAPS
Dual front panel compression straps help stabilize loads. When minimal pack volume is needed, the compression straps can be attached to the additional StraightJacket.

ZIPPERED HIPBELT POCKETS

DUAL MESH SIDE POCKETS

LARGE FRONT PANEL ZIP ACCESS TO MAIN COMPARTMENT

FABRIC REINFORCED FRONT SHOVE- IT POCKET

FLOATING TOP LID WITH LASH POINTS