OSPREY Aether 70 AG Backpack 2019 REVIEW

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I do a full outdoor gear review of my new Osprey Aether 70 AG backpack. I talk about all the features and explain AG/ Anti Gravity back support, the customizable harness and hip belt. The top lid also converts to a daypack that is a great pack for peak bagging, day trips and even travel! Ultra light and ultra cool. I do a full demo on the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California.
“Keep Hiking!”
Base Camp Chris
AETHER 70 AG DESCRIPTION
For backpacking, thru-hikes and alpine expeditions, the Aether AG Series has a pedigree like no other pack. We set the bar for technical backpacking packs by combining Anti-Gravity technology with customizable fit and innovative features like our new convertible top lid to create a more capable and comfortable pack for long-haul load carrying on any multi-day excursion.When you need a pack that can carry heavy loads for up to a week or more, there is no better option than the Aether AG 70. Size XL comes with a Large hipbelt and harness.
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www.osprey.com/us/en/

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5 июл 2024

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@HusbandnWifeDuo 2 года назад

Love from Canada! Great review of this hiking back.

@basecampchris 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@terryhinkemeyer3857 3 года назад

Just ordered mine from Osprey’s site. $232 on sale! I couldn’t pass it up. Thanks for the great review, man!

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@alanlebrun3253 3 года назад

Love the review. Im currently searching for a new pack and came across this model of aether but in a 60L version. I think your video sold me on it. Especially the removable day pack, that will be so handy.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@ritaantosik6659 Год назад

I looked this up to help me figure out if my backpack was hydration pack compatible and you just showed me that my backpack has a whistle on it and that the chest strap is adjustable, which I had no clue about! Thank you for this! Awesome content!

@kenwbrenner 3 года назад

Hi Chris. Thanks for the review. I just purchased one and am looking forward to using it on the Appalachian Trail! God Bless...

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Hope you enjoy it! Enjoy the AT!

@HALVON123456 11 месяцев назад

Finaly someone who has actual gear inside the back so i can see how sleeping back pocket is sized. I carry large sleeping bag for comfort a was worried that i wont be able to fit it in bottom compartment but now i see that is has small openning but large space inside. Thanks for video

@jerryfife2015tacoma 4 года назад

Great video and I had just bought me one of these 70 L packs and love it and was looking for different ideas to do with some of the accessories on the pack and thanks for sharing, now I have a few new ideas thanks to your review. Again thanks

@jerryfife2015tacoma 4 года назад

Oh yea I Subscribed to

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Very Welcome Jerry! Glad that was helpful...you'll enjoy it on your hikes!

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thank you!

@michaelneff2507 4 года назад

Love my new Aether 70L! The main compartment has a zip-in floor, separating the sleeping bag compartment so you could remove it if desired. Love the comfort of the load bearing belt.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@alastairjones7359 4 года назад

Great detailed video Chris 👏🏻...I’ve just bought that pack 👍🏻

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hi Alastair, Glad the video was helpful...let me know how it works out!

@alastairjones7359 4 года назад

@@basecampchris will do buddy....it’s gonna be tricky at the mo to get out for the night with Covid 19 like it is.....bare with me I will make it happen....just realised we get a rain cover in the UK not the day pack 🤔

@1217mikegrs 4 года назад

Looks like an amazing bag, good review

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thank you! 70L gives ya plenty of room.

@mr.zardoz3344 4 года назад

Great review! Thank you.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thank you Mr Zardoz! "Keep Hiking!"

@madcat1007 3 года назад

Great review, thanks Chris. I have this bag and there were a few things I didn't know about. At the very bottom of the pack, next to the right hand hip belt pocket, there is a female buckle, but I cannot find a corresponding male strap. Any ideas??

@simonspencer1911 3 года назад

Really helpful thanks Chris.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@southeasternrvlivingandout4539 4 года назад

I have had this pack for two years and love it! I could probably get by with a 50L but having the extra room to open up the pack and get to things and not craming everything in is great. Do you by chance know of a raincover that will fit this pack with the accordion style sleeping pad lashed to the pack like you have in the review?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

That's great, it's a good pack. I like the extra room too, my go pack is a Atmos 65...plenty of room. For a rain cover Osprey has a large ultra light rain cover but it get's mixed reviews...apparently it rips easily. You may want to get a standard cover that fits the pack and then go with a heavy duty medium sized lawn bag for the sleep pad..wrap it then attach with the compression straps. ( take a scissors and cut the top 1/3 of the lawn bag to fit better...) Thanks for watching.

@tammieflemal7871 4 года назад

Love my osprey AG Have some back/neck issues and am able to carry my gear with little discomfort.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Good to hear... I usually carry an Atmos ag 65 ( similar ) Very comfortable and many options!! Thanks for watching.

@valicourt 3 года назад

Great review! I am going to buy one for my trip to Mordor. I sure hope it is heat resistant.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Mordor...are you one of those people with big/ hairy feet called...Hobbits?

@justinalexander8341 4 года назад

I’ve got to know what pants you’re wearing here...thanks for the great review on this awesome pack!

@basecampchris 4 года назад

It is a very cool pack...Thanks for watching.

@justinalexander8341 4 года назад

Base Camp Chris what pants where you wearing in this video? Looking for some good pants for this year. Thanks!

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hi Justin, These are called Wondoo Hiking convertible pants/ meaning it has zip off legs/ also very quick dry and light weight....been durable for me with 5 zippered pockets. Google it and see what you can find.

@justinalexander8341 4 года назад

Base Camp Chris Thanks so much! Stay safe out there! 🙂 thanks for bringing good content!

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thank you Justin!

@JoeZUGOOLA 4 года назад

IMPORTANT NOTE: if you buy this in Europe it comes with a rain cover in the brain instead of a daypack

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Sweet! Good to know...I like it when they add the rain cover and the hydration res....why not! Thanks!!

@JoeZUGOOLA 4 года назад

@@basecampchris haha ye in England we need the rain cover more than the bag it's self! Awsome video by the way

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thank you! Yes, I hear you get some rain in England....Looks like some great parks to hike as well!

@JoeZUGOOLA 4 года назад

@@basecampchris perfect places to drink tea in the rain old boy

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Tea / coffee in the backcountry is living right!

@gerardosamtceiwgbdprpnabriarom Год назад

Hola. Muy contento con tu video tan claro. Tengo una duda tengo uno igual pero elio no tiene la maleta pequeña y quisiera tenerla. La deslontp igual pero no trae las correas ni la parte que sale para convertirse en maleta que podría hacer

@anishkaperera5235 3 года назад

good review!

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Thanks! Keep Hiking!

@wanderingcalamity360 3 года назад

Great review! At least on the version that I got, the day pack is also hydration compatible and has a little bladder pocket and ports for running a tube. I was a bit confused by some of the straps and such on the ruck, though. Some of the extra buckles and such weren't symmetrical and didn't really seem to make sense until I read the user manual. Seems they're for the "straightjacket" system. Wish that was more intuitive.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Yeah there is a lot of adjustments/ attachments etc... until you use it hard to know it's there.

@ritaantosik6659 Год назад

Hey! What kind of hydration bladder did you get that's compatible with this backpack? I'm looking to get one, but I've never bought one before and already have this backpack

@joshz6975 4 года назад

Hey Chris, got a recommendation for rain protection on this pack when carrying a pad accordion style like that?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

You bring up a good point ...being that this is Closed Cell Foam for the most part it can be wiped down once at camp ( won't absorb water ) ...but I'd rather it didn't get wet in the first place...best thing is a light weight but durable clear plastic bag that fits ...( I bet the UPS store would have a bag that would fit pretty close )

@joshz6975 4 года назад

@@basecampchris Of course, things not getting wet is usually better than the alternative. I'll have to see what I can do when I get hands on it, hopefully soon. BTW, you've earned yourself a subscriber! All the information I needed here

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hey Thank you@@joshz6975 !

@calij6121 3 года назад

top lid that converts to a day pack. thats genius!

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Good added feature!

@jaysonaguilar52 4 года назад

Hello chris...im planing to buy a pack but i wonder if what is better the gregory baltoro (2018) version or the osprey aether ag?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hi Jayson, just took a look at the Gregory it’s comparable in price and looks like a really decent pack. I would compare features to find what you want. If possible get to a local retailer ( like REI ) and look and try on both packs and see what works for you. To me the harness / shoulder strap system can make the big difference! Hope that helps...🦅

@jaysonaguilar52 4 года назад

Thanks you chris ...i like the features of aether and advance suspension system of it...but the price is more reliable than gregory...i love your video and gudluck...👍👌

@jeffreydonaldson8266 4 года назад

I have the same Backpack. Got mine at REI. Used it for a 30 mile trek on AT. Only thing I wish was the hip belt could be changed. IT was a little tough to get to secure it around waste because it stays close to pack when putting it on with 30 lbs. . You have to reach around and pull the hipbelt out from behind. I heard their Xenith pack hip belt is alittle more flexible. belt definatley hugs you well once you get pack on.. Just wish the Xenith belt was intechangable to theis pack, bcause of the flex.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

I may have to check out the Xenith....I saw online they have a 105L in that. Giant!

@gazzo12345 4 года назад

Hello there, great review. I'm from the UK so I am aware of the spec differences ie. the daypack/rain cover for US/ euro markets, but wasn't aware of the different capacities (you talk about medium/large etc having different litre capacities). In the UK the sizing,small, medium, large apply to the frame of the rucksack (Taken from a measurement of your spine) and not the actual capacity of the bag. Cheers Gaz.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thanks Gaz! Yes...the sizes actually refer to capacity of the pack.

@kylebrown3643 4 года назад

But also the size of the frame varies and it should be based on the fit / spine length

@logancowell5858 3 года назад

I’m in the market for a new pack. Currently on Amazon the 70 is like 6 bucks cheaper then the atmos 65 which I planned on getting. Although I normally go on one day overnight hikes do you think the 70 is a little excessive for that purpose?

@basecampchris 3 года назад

The Aether 70 is designed for extended backpacking trips...it could still be used for an over-nighter. It just may be a little more room than you need. I do 1 nights plus in my Atmos 65...works for me. But between the 65 or the 70 they are so close that either would work.

@logancowell5858 3 года назад

Base Camp Chris thanks!

@AlexeyDnepr 4 года назад

Aether AG or Atmos AG? Which is better to take?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

If you have the money $310 vs $270 i'd lean toward the Aether....a few more bells/ whistles...but the Atmos is very close and a better price...I have a Atmos 65 from 2016! Love it...

@toursinisrael 4 года назад

That front zipper being able to get to the middle compartment puts this over the atmos 65ag... nice review, appreciate your vids here in 🇮🇱

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Thanks Ari, Yes, gotta like the side access for a top load pack! Thanks for watching!

@toursinisrael 4 года назад

@@basecampchris some molle attachments on the side couldve been good

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Good idea...definitely room for that.

@nogglebeak 4 года назад

@@toursinisrael my biggest complaint on any of the nicer osprey packs...no attachment points... minimal external pockets and no attachment points

@wahyuyudi5812 3 года назад

Mr. Osprey atmos 65 or aether 70 is the best?

@basecampchris 3 года назад

I like the Atmos 65.

@MichaelCMeyer 4 года назад

Summary, Atmos AG 65 with snowshoe straps. Wish REI sold me this pack instead of the Atmos. Those snowshoe straps would be convenient for spring hiking the White Mountains in New England. Posting up to my waist for an entire day was exhausting. Having snowshoes easily stored and available very convenient for rapidly changing conditions. If you do not like the weather then wait a moment as it will change.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Wow ...waist deep in the snow in the mountains could wear you completely out. I've been there before in Montana one winter. Yes, snow shoes were my next purchase! The Whites in New England must be fantastic! I like your system for hauling snowshoes.

@fursangtamang198 3 года назад

Is there an osprey apps Frome where I can order my gears ? If so please suggest me those apps

@basecampchris 3 года назад

There is one called the Osprey PackSizer 2.0 apps.apple.com/gb/app/packsizer-2-0-by-osprey/id828364097

@fursangtamang198 3 года назад

@@basecampchris is this app only for iPhone iPad ?

@xmateinc 8 месяцев назад

I got lucky and got one for 240 on amazon, and the next day it was back up to 320!

@AnDre-kv2yk 4 года назад

How tall Are you- and it is size L/G ?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hi An Dre, Yes, there is a SM, MD, LG and XL ( at 67L, 70L, 73L and 76L ) I'm 5' 9". Thanks for watching.

@AnDre-kv2yk 4 года назад

Base Camp Chris and size L/G ?

@basecampchris 4 года назад

This should help..check out the specs on the lower right...www.osprey.com/us/en/product/aether-ag-70-AETHER70.html

@garygill7960 3 года назад

I ordered a medium today. It will replace my Osprey Volt 60.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

It is a great pack...Enjoy and Keep Hiking!

@andymcl1994 3 года назад

Just got this pack in the UK on sportpursuit for £108.00 delivered. Absolute bargain!

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Awesome...great pack. You'll be set for years to come!

@bilalahmedwrites 3 года назад

The only criticism is that J-shaped access. All other packs that have a third access have it as a U-shaped one. That wide opens just like a duffle bag.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

Good point...still like my Atmos 65 but the Aether 70 is right there.

@wanderingcalamity360 3 года назад

I mean, it's a different design choice, for sure. Some packs do a "U", some packs do a straight line down the middle. The "J" is a bit of a compromise between the two. I don't hate it. It gets the job done well enough.

@garygoldsmith9844 4 года назад

I had one but found because it was big I was putting everything including the kitchen sink in it. Nice pack though.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Hi Gary, yes, it's a pretty big pack. I usually go with my Atmos 65 which has plenty of room. Osprey makes a 105 L in the Xenith ...Yikes!

@wanderingcalamity360 3 года назад

I have the 85 liter version and it's effing huge. I love it. Call me crazy, but I like knowing that if I need to bring extra gear or supplies, I can. I wanted a single, future-proof, ruck that could do almost anything I needed it to do. From day hiking, to week long trips, to expedition/thru-hiking, and it definitely checks all of the boxes I just keep all of the compression straps tight and kinda forget about the extra space, for the most part. But it's nice to know that if I need it, it's there.

@jeffread2925 3 года назад

I got mine for 200 with an inflatable bedroll and a sleeping bag.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

NIce find!

@masterchief586 4 года назад

Their guarantee changed I 2013 to one year only from purchase date. That sucks.

@basecampchris 4 года назад

Wow, I'll have to look into that! Thanks

@stephenfrancomano 4 года назад

This is on their website and also had the same language on a tag on my Osprey pack that arrived today. OSPREY'S ALL MIGHTY GUARANTEE Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge - whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday. If we are unable to perform a functional repair on your pack, we will happily replace it. We proudly stand behind this guarantee, so much so that it bears the signature of company founder and head designer, Mike Pfotenhauer

@scotts9810 3 года назад

Osprey brand will, I think, suffer for their cheap skate attitude to the lack of day pack on European models. They claim that market research indicates it's not considered important to buyers! Oh yeah, so why does almost every reviewer rave about the day pack? Smells fishy to me.

@basecampchris 3 года назад

yes they only have a few day packs in their line up...think they would expand that.

@wanderingcalamity360 3 года назад

Weird that they don't include the day pack for the European model. Then again, I have the American version and I'm a bit miffed that it doesn't have a rain cover. So I guess the grass is always greener, eh? For $250-300,it'd be nice if they included both.