Went to the local outfitters to try it on but ordered it for $70 less here at moosejaw. Thats alot of extra gear! Love the fact I can swap out my 3L bladder from my Raptor. So…
- Michael, 06/10/11

Best pack I've ever owned! I'm 6'1 and 235 and do most of my treks in the desert Southwest. This pack has plenty of room for all the water, tent and snivel gear you might wa…
- Steven, 04/01/11
Tucson, Arizona

I use my Altra 65 for extended backpacking trips on the AT. At the moment the longest trip I have taken it on was 4 days and 80 miles. Although this makes me by no means an ex…
- Frank, 06/16/10

I sold my Naos 55 to a friend in order to get this bag. I was hesitant at first but now realize it was the best decision I have made in terms of gear. The suspension is like t…
- Jonathan, 06/17/10
MA

I had a difficult time finding a pack that fit me because I am so small (5"2, 105 lbs.). This is a large pack but cinches down nicely. I love that the belt is form fitting, th…
- NICOLE, 04/06/10
EAST LANSING

If you aren't an hourglass shape & think the Aether would work, go with the Ariel. It fits us like a glove. I am top heavy with not much for hips, but the women's belt is a fa…
- Tanya, 09/12/10
Cowsbell, Montucky

Comfortable pack! Used for a 50 m hike with 45 lbs. I’m 5'2/125 lbs. Put 3L bladder in side compartment. Fit perfectly. Easy access for quick refills! Love external access…
- Lisa, 10/14/11

Ok, so this pack is a little on the heavy side, but it is awesome for backpacking trips. I have the 60L pack and it works great for 2-3 day trips. I could probably pack it be…
- HEATHER, 01/24/12
NEW YORK

What can I say, I love this backpack. It's super comfortable, the hip belt has a disc that pivots to help balance the load which really works out great. It holds a lot of gear…
- Judy, 12/14/10
Cleveland

I bought this back before heading off on a 3 month road trip through the western USA, with a bunch of multi-day hikes planned. The pivoting waist belt works like a charm (but…
- Kamila, 03/11/12

I currently have a Talon 22, which I love, but I wanted something a little bigger. I also wanted a pack with a large enough front pocket, so I could access my SLR a lot easier…
- Matthew, 04/26/10
Arkansas

I use it for biking and hiking. Fits really well. Its like you have nothing on your back. When I commute with it, there is enough room to put my clothes, computer and lunch in…
- Bernard, 01/04/12
Quebec city

This pack is great for a quick weekend or week long trip (as long as you're a minimalist packer). I bought it for holding my camera with one lens, snacks and a change of cloth…
- Max, 03/21/11
Birmingham, AL

I ordered up the Z35 pack last week and had it out for the first time today. Less than ideal conditions w/thunderstorms and temps in the 30's. I put 12.5mi on the pack today a…
- Anthony, 03/26/11
Arkansas--You know..the state next to Oklahoma.

The trampoline back surface - a tightly woven mesh back panel that lifts the pack off your back by 1/4" to 1/2" is incredible! I'm Polish and Russian by heritage. That means I…
- Philip, 05/21/12
Wilmington

This bag fits it all. I've used it comfortably for everything from weekend trips to a two week trip. I took it to Hawaii as my only bag and even managed to carry it on. I thin…
- Roosevelt, 08/01/11

What I love about this pack is that for a 65, it cinches down beautifully. But wait. There's more! The suspension system is awesome and it fits like a glove. I feel like I'm s…
- Stephen, 05/02/11
Nashville, TN

Great bag for a week-plus trip. Lots of pockets and there locations are very practical. Very comfortable and you can make it fit like a glove. I've only used it three times…
- MIKE, 02/23/12
royal oak,mi

I actually bought the 35 and not the 50, but it seems they don't have that one any more. Anyway, these are awesome packs. I used mine on a 9-month trip around the world, which…
- Virginia, 05/07/12

Bought this for my girlfriend for her Birthday. The pack is real light, while also being supper adjustable. The shoulder straps and waist straps have Velcro for supper easy ad…
- Alexandra, 04/04/12
Cincinnati

This pack has TONS of room! It has everything I need! This pack has an external zippered pocket that holds much more than it looks like. The three entry points are a GREAT plu…
- Jennifer, 05/04/09
Marietta, GA

I purchased this pack last year and went to the Lansing, MI store to do so in person (always best to try a pack on). The peeps working were extremely helpful! Although thi…
- LANS, 02/17/09
GRAND RAPIDS

This pack has been amazing in so many ways. It fits perfectly but i would recommend trying on a pack before buying it online. There are many organizational features that are i…
- lindsay, 11/22/10

My wife got this after we moved to Alaska and so far she's loving it. She says that it fits comfortable and distributes the weight comfortably. Durable construction too, seems…
- David, 05/21/12
Anchorage, AK

I’ve heard many good things about Osprey that I decided to purchase one. I was torn between the Kestrel 68 & 58. I'm not the biggest guy around so I decided to go with the…
- Armando, 04/24/12
Tucson

Excellent pack, light comfortable, holds a lot, etc. It also remained buoyant during a several hundred yard tumble from a botched crossing down a snow melt engorged creek/r…
- Kevin, 02/20/11
US

I have been on 6 big climbs with this bag and Love it. The design is perfect, allowing to pack it to the brim while not killing myself. The beg fits my extremly well; 6'3"…
- Catherine, 07/12/10
NYC

I really like this pack in so many ways. Comfort is #1. fits me like a glove. It has extra little pockets all over the place and in accessible places. My knife, light, camera…
- Matt, 10/30/11
Lake Geneva

This is a great bag for those day trips where you're bringing an unusual amount of gear (say rock climbing or being a pack mule for the family). This bag has a lot of great f…
- CLIFF, 12/04/10
Chantilly, VA

For the price i have nothing bad to say. It light and tuff.…
- Gregory, 12/28/11
montgomery wv

Tons of room for everything you need/want. The super comfortable belt and back support make carrying this pack a breeze. Even if you only want to bring enough stuff to half fi…
- Tyson, 01/25/11
Saskatoon

Pros * Love the water bladder features (nice and close to your back and can be taken out to be used on it own on your back) * Love the airscape back panel * Love the…
- Karl, 04/13/10
Melbourne, Australia

I eyed this bag up for 2 years before I finally bought it. Every review is absolutely glowing, however... 1. The top pouch is extremely impractical. It has a ton of room in…
- sean, 10/16/11

This pack is great! It looks smaller than it is. It's small enough I can wear it to classes as a laptop bag, but when you extend the straps and set it up to pack, you can put…
- Nathan, 09/23/11
Searcy, Arkansas