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AETHER
AETHER PLUS 100
ARIEL PLUS 85
Welcome to Osprey. We pride ourselves on creating the most functional,
durable and innovative carrying products for your adventures. Please refer to
this owner's manual for information on product features, use, maintenance,
customer service and warranty.
OWNER'S MANUAL
S21 - UPDATED 9/14/20
| ARIEL PLUS
AETHER PLUS 85
ARIEL PLUS 70
AETHER PLUS 70
ARIEL PLUS 60
AETHER PLUS 60
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Summarization of Contents

Carry System Overview
AirScape Backpanel Features
Describes the AirScape framesheet's ventilated design for comfortable, stable carry with heavy loads.
Harness and Suspension System
Covers harness adjustability, LightWire frame, and ErgoPull hipbelt for load transfer.
Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Adjustments
Details on adjusting shoulder straps and hipbelt for a personalized, precise fit.
Sizing and Fit Guide
How to Measure Your Back
Guide to measuring torso length by locating the iliac crest and C7 vertebrae.
Pack Fit Instructions: Loading and Hipbelt
Steps for loading the pack, buckling and adjusting the hipbelt for optimal comfort and support.
Pack Fit Instructions: Straps
Guidance on tightening shoulder straps and load lifters for proper pack stabilization and fit.
Torso Length Adjustment
How to check and adjust torso length, considering yoke to C7 vertebra distance.
Harness Fit Check and Adjustment
Ensuring harness straps wrap shoulders correctly with no gaps and proper strap end placement.
Sternum Strap Adjustment
Instructions for buckling the sternum strap to the correct position below the collarbone.
Adjusting Your Pack
Torso Length Harness Adjustment
Guide to lengthening or shortening harness torso length using ladder locks and markings.
Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt Adjustment
Steps to adjust the hipbelt pad for a precise, comfortable fit by disengaging and re-engaging hook-and-loop.
Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Strap Adjustment
How to adjust shoulder strap length for a perfect wrap using hook-and-loop closure and markings.
Strap Adjustment Best Practices
Illustrates correct vs. incorrect strap routing using webbing keepers and ladder locks.
Key Features Explained
Raincover Usage
Instructions on locating, attaching, tensioning, and detaching the pack's integrated raincover.
Sleeping Pad Strap Attachment
Steps to unclip buckles and remove/reattach webbing for external sleeping pad attachment.
Dual Ice Tool Attachment
Guide to securely attaching ice tools using loops and bungee tie-offs.
Internal Reservoir Sleeve
How to use the internal sleeve for hydration reservoir placement and weight distribution.
Removable Top Lid and Daylid
Instructions for removing the top lid and converting it into a DayLid daypack.
FlapJacket Cover
How to use the FlapJacket cover when the pack is used without the top lid.
Stow-on-the-Go Trekking Pole Attachment
Guide to quickly stashing and carrying trekking poles without removing the pack.
Sleeping Bag Compartment
Details on the lower zippered compartment for sleeping bag storage and divider removal.
Compression Straps
Explanation of dual upper/lower side and dual front panel compression straps for stability.
Front Panel and Hipbelt Pockets
Information on large front panel zip access, mesh side pockets, and zippered hipbelt pockets.
Top Lid Features
Description of the floating top lid with lash points for gear attachment.