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Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 55 Backpack

$158.26 - $161.66

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Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 55 Backpack

Women looking for a versatile pack for weekend trips canyoneering or extended trips with a golight emphasis will certainly appreciate the Osprey Ariel 55 backpack A trimmer version of its big sister the Ariel 65 this backpack offers the same great harness suspension system but in a smaller version If youre budget conscious about your pack purchase you dont have to settle for a generic fit The editors at Backpacker magazine would agree as they tagged the Ariel 65 the 55s big sister a Best Buy in their 2006 Gear Guide The Osprey Ariel 55 womens backpack features the IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt that uses heat to achieve a precise fit These hipbelts come in four womens specific sizes Furthermore the Isoform shoulder harness is available in four sizes also contoured to fit women best The pack to body surface of both the hipbelt and shoulder harness are entirely seamless reducing the chance of pressure points developing Next the AirScape suspension a carefully assembled sandwich consisting of an internal framesheet with single aluminum stay ventilated rubber foam backpanel and peripheral 7075 AL rods evenly transfers the weight to the hipbelt and shoulder harness for a terrific carry The Osprey Ariel 55 backpack offers a number of useful features A highlight is the twoway stretch woven front pocket great for stowing almost any piece of camping equipment imaginable

  • Key fabrics: 210-denier double ripstop, 210-denier Oxford, 420-denier Oxford, 500-denier Kodra, 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
  • Women's IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt
  • Two-way Stretch Woven nylon with Lycra front pocket and side pockets
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
  • Side compression straps - perfect for carrying trekking poles
  • Internal compression strap (red for easy visibility) to secure load
  • Dual ice axe loops
  • Detachable zippered top pocket
  • Internal backpanel hydration pocket with twin exit ports
  • Osprey Excessory compatible
  • Capacity: 3,200 cu. in. (52 l) in small, 3,400 cu. in. (55 l) in medium
  • Weight: 3 lbs. 11 oz. (1.67 kgs.) in small, 3 lbs. 14 oz. (1.76 kgs.) in medium

Buy the Osprey Packs Ariel 55 Backpack for Women from Altrec.com. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping.



5 Star Rating

Reviews - Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 55 Backpack

5 Stars Becky S. Tucson, AZ - 12/27/2007

I Adore This Backpack!
I got this pack as a gift before embarking on a 75 day backpacking trip around Europe. It expanded easily when I crammed it full of souvenirs, the zippers and stitches held strong against all of my abuse and I'm sure it will serve me well on many future trips :) The best part of this pack is the Airscape Suspension for the back. It keeps the pack from being entirely against your skin and getting all sweaty. I actually wore my pack with a terrible back sunburn (never fall asleep on the beach!) without much irritation.



5 Stars Nikii Murtaugh - 09/21/2008

Outstanding Fit
I love my Osprey Ariel 55! I just completed a section hike on the PCT with it and was just as impressed as I was when I bought it on the CT in 2006. It's just the right size for me. The only thing I've done to it was buy a smaller hip belt, because I lost weight and the one of the pack was too big. It protected my body and back quite well, as I had the misfortune to fall twice, and roll down the hills.



5 Stars Anonymous - 08/29/2007

Great Osprey Backpack from Altrec!
This backpack fits great and is pretty light. It is easy to adjust the shoulder straps and the waist belt as well. I called Altrec as I was not sure what size would fit my frame and was delighted with how helpful they were. I am 5'8" and got the medium size which was perfect. The backpack arrived on time! Thank you Altrec. Keep up the great work.



5 Stars Jeanette Gann, Juneau, Alaska - 07/06/2008

Great pack!
I bought my Ariel pack about a year ago and have been very happy with it. I was reluctant to let go of my 15 year old external frame Kelty that I loved, but after my first trip with the Ariel was amazed at how comfortable this pack rode. Scrambling around on rocks and uneven areas is no problem, the pack remains close (but not uncomfortably so) and did not throw me off balance at all. The hip belt is very comfortable, it expands easily and I was impressed with how much the 55 could hold. The fit is perfect, and it's very sturdy. I highly recommend it!



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