by Grampahawk » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:11 pm
by BeDrinkable » Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:30 pm
Grampahawk wrote:I like my Osprey Aether 85. When I go with my wife I tend to carry some of her gear so I need the extra size. But the pack compresses down nicely and I remove the top section (which also makes a nice small fanny pack). I hardly use my smaller pack anymore.
by dskoon » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:10 pm
by mbmsfreerider » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:43 pm
by mbmsfreerider » Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:38 am
by blazin » Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:18 am
by mbmsfreerider » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:21 am
by Wastral » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:45 am
blazin wrote:I have a V2 45L and absolutely love it. While I haven't done scientific experiments to prove this, I am almost certain that the 45 liter capacity rating is an underestimate. Certainly fully expanded, with the chimney up, it's more comparable to other manufacturer's 60 liter packs. I have used mine for day hikes, cragging, summit pushes, and humping huge loads into the backcountry. Thanks to the versatility of the design and the great suspension I've been able to haul loads close to 70lbs. I can't say it was comfortable, but everything fit in or on the pack and got where it needed to go (as you can just barely see on the pic below). I have found it to be extremely versatile and useful. Should it be your only pack? Probably not, but it comes closer than any other pack I've encountered.
I can't, however, comment on the difference between the 45L and 40B. I suggest contacting Graham and the crew at CiloGear directly. They're (usually) pretty good at getting back to you quickly.
by mbmsfreerider » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:56 am
by Wastral » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:17 am
mbmsfreerider wrote:The only reason I am returning my pack is because I just need something different. In my experience REI has gear that does well and is a good value for the price. I don't expect REI stuff to perform like the top name brand stuff but thats not usually what its meant for.
REI stuff is good when you dont need stuff for extreme conditions and want a lower price.
by drpw » Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:33 am
by rmick25 » Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:18 am
by mbmsfreerider » Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:54 am
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