Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 75 Backpack
by Osprey Packs, Climbing Packs
Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 75 Backpack
Versatility, a women's specific fit, and surprisingly large capacity for its weight (only 4 lbs. 9 oz. in medium), the Osprey Women's Ariel 75 backpack is an excellent choice for climbers and backpackers who enjoy multi-day trips but want to keep the weight to a minimum. The recommended capacity of the Osprey Ariel 75 women's backpack is in the neighborhood of 40 lbs. so the suspension and harness need to be solid. Coined the AirScape suspension, it consists of peripheral 7075 AL rods, an internal HDPE framesheet with single aluminum stay and a covering of ventilated nubbed foam and mesh grip. This covering, or backpanel, provides superb contact yet still allows air to circulate. Connecting to the suspension, a women's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt and IsoForm shoulder harness with dual density foam and Spacer Mesh surface evenly distributes the load. Most women find that the harness and hipbelt that comes with the pack is the correct size for them, but other sizes are available for an exact fit. Regarding the custom molded hipbelt, contact Osprey customer service at 970-564-5900 for molding instruction upon delivery of your pack. An overall key feature of the Osprey Ariel 75 backpack is its versatility. For those monster loads into base camp a stretch woven front pocket offers extra carrying capacity when the main compartment is stuffed. And then for go-light day trips from camp, the top pocket mates with the hipbelt to make a terrific lumbar pack. The Osprey Ariel 75 women's backpack is also Osprey Excessory compatible, meaning a choice of add-ons can be installed to further boost the backpack's versatility and capacity.
- Special Note: IsoForm hipbelt and shoulder straps are available in multiple sizes; please call customer service at 800-369-3949 and talk to a pack expert to request the best size for you
- Key fabrics: 210-denier double ripstop, 210-denier Oxford, 420-denier Oxford, 500-denier Kodra®, 2-way stretch woven nylon with Lycra®, 840-denier stretch power mesh
- AirScape suspension consisting of peripheral 7075 AL rods, internal HDPE framesheet with single aluminum stay and a covering of ventilated nubbed foam and mesh grip
- Women's IsoForm shoulder harness with dual density foam and Spacer Mesh surface
- Sternum strap on shoulder harness with combination buckle/safety whistle
- Women's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt with ErgoPull technology to properly conform to the hips' shape
- Two-way Stretch Woven nylon with Lycra® front pocket and side pockets
- Zippered sleeping bag compartment allows for access to main compartment too
- Removable sleeping pad straps
- Side compression straps - perfect for carrying trekking poles
- Dual ice axe loops
- Detachable zippered top pocket mates with hipbelt to create a lumbar pack
- Internal backpanel hydration pocket with twin exit ports
- Osprey Excessory compatible
- Capacity: 4,400 cu. in. (72 l) in small, 4,600 (675 l) in medium
- Weight: 4 lbs. 9 oz. (2.07 kgs.) in small, 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2.15 kgs.) in medium
Reviews - Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 75
Anonymous -
1/30/2009
Great Pack
Got the new pack for a bigger trip this summer, however, we just went snowshoeing into a yurt and I was able to try it out. It is a very nice pack. Very good fit and great support. We only carried in about 40 lbs but it was quite comfortable. Well designed and appears to be quite sturdy.
Anonymous -
3/7/2008
Great Pack
Recently I went backpacking in S.America and I decided to swap my old frumpy backpack to a new Osprey pack. Right out of the box it fit my small frame very well. I wound up stuffing my pack to about 65lbs. and surprisingly this pack held up very well and it was super comfortable. After hiking 40 miles or so. I am super happy with this pack. I would recommend it to any small women looking to carry heavy loads.
Anonymous -
12/27/2004
Great packs, great present.
My two girls are planning a backpacking trip across the North and South Island of New Zealand, then Australia, and finally to Fiji before returning to the US beginning in June. I did a lot of research on the two packs I purchased for Christmas and they meet the bill of fare advertised. A great woman's pack which will be much appreciated after 6 weeks traveling and exploring this summer.
