Osprey AETHER AG 85 User manual

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AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES
AETHER AGTM 85
ARIEL AGTM 75 ARIEL AGTM 65 ARIEL AGTM 55
AETHER AGTM 70 AETHER AGTM 60
Welcome to Osprey. We pride ourselves on creating the most functional,
durable and innovative carrying product for your adventures. Please refer to
this owner’s manual for information on product features, use, maintenance,
customer service and warranty.
F16 - UPDATED 6/16

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 2
OVERVIEW
SHARED FEATURES
1 Removable top lid converts to DayLidTM daypack
2 Dual upper side compression straps
3 Dual access side stretch mesh pockets
4 Lower Inside-Out™ compression straps
5 Zippered hipbelt pockets
6 Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment
7 Additional main compartment access
8 Large stretch mesh front panel pocket
9 Dual front compression straps with StraightJacketTM compression
10 Dual ice tool loops with bungee tie-offs
11 Zippered sleeping bag compartment with collapsible divider
12 Removable sleeping pad straps
13 Integrated FlapJacket™ cover for lidless use
14 External hydration reservoir sleeve
FABRIC
MAIN 210D Nylon Dobby
ACCENT 210D High Tenacity Nylon Shadow Box
BOTTOM 500D Nylon Packcloth
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AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 3
OVERVIEW
AETHER AGTM 70
MEN'S
SPECS S M L XL
Cubic Inches 4089 4272 4455 4638
Liters 67 70 73 76
Pounds 5.07 5.21 5.48 5.55
Kilograms 2.30 2.37 2.49 2.52
Inches 33h x 16w x 13d
Centimeters 85h x 40w x 34d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
AETHER AGTM 60
MEN'S
SPECS S M L
Cubic Inches 3478 3661 3845
Liters 57 60 63
Pounds 4.97 5.15 5.59
Kilograms 2.26 2.34 2.53
Inches 33h x 15w x 12d
Centimeters 83h x 39w x 31d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
AETHER AGTM 85
MEN'S
SPECS S M L
Cubic Inches 5004 5187 5370
Liters 82 85 88
Pounds 5.32 5.37 5.42
Kilograms 2.41 2.44 2.46
Inches 34h x 17w x 15d
Centimeters 87h x 43w x 39d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Large front J-zip access
to main compartment
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Large front J-zip access
to main compartment
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Side panel zip access
to main compartment
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AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 4
OVERVIEW
ARIEL AGTM 65
WOMEN'S
SPECS WXS WS WM WL
Cubic Inches 3600 3783 3967 4150
Liters 59 62 65 68
Pounds 4.76 4.91 5.12 5.28
Kilograms 2.16 2.23 2.32 2.39
Inches 31h x 15w x 12d
Centimeters 80h x 39w x 32d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
ARIEL AGTM 55
WOMEN'S
SPECS WXS WS WM
Cubic Inches 2990 3173 3356
Liters 49 52 55
Pounds 4.74 4.88 5.10
Kilograms 2.15 2.22 2.31
Inches 31h x 15w x 12d
Centimeters 79h x 38w x 31d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
ARIEL AGTM 75
WOMEN'S
SPECS WXS WS WM
Cubic Inches 4211 4394 4577
Liters 69 72 75
Pounds 4.85 5.04 5.13
Kilograms 2.2 2.29 2.33
Inches 32h x 16w x 13d
Centimeters 82h x 41w x 34d
LOAD RANGE 35-60 lb | 15-27 kg
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Large front J-zip access
to main compartment
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Large front J-zip access
to main compartment
UNIQUE FEATURE
1 Side panel zip access
to main compartment
1
1
1

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 5
CARRY
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STERNUM STRAP
HARNESS
HIPBELT
FRAME
BACKPANEL
1 ANTI-GRAVITYTM SUSPENSION
+ LightWireTM tensioned, full peripheral
frame comfortably transfers pack load
2 ANTI-GRAVITYTM BACKPANEL
+ Top to bottom suspended mesh wraps
shoulders, back and hips for a fully
integrated backpanel fit
3 ISOFORM5ANTI-GRAVITYTM MESH HARNESS
+ Interchangeable sizes for a precise,
personalized fit
+ Adjustable suspended harness with structural
load lifter bar for load transfer and comfort
+ Die-cut foam lower and mesh ExoFormTM
wrap upper
+ Adjustable sternum strap with safety whistle
4 ISOFORM5CM™ HIPBELT
+ Custom heat molding and interchangeable sizes
for a precise, personalized fit
+ Mesh bridge between pads pulls in the lumbar to
support heavy loads
ISOFORM5HARNESS MEN'S
SIZE S M L XL
ISOFORM5CMTM HIPBELT MEN'S
RETAIL $35
SIZE S M L XL
INCHES <31 30-34 33-37 >36
CENTIMETERS <79 76-86 84-94 >91
ISOFORM5CM™
Osprey's IsoForm5CM™ hipbelt carries on our reputation
for outstanding fit and comfort, offering custom heat
molding for a precise, personalized fit.
ISOFORM5HARNESS WOMEN'S
SIZE XS S M L
ISOFORM5CMTM HIPBELT WOMEN'S
RETAIL $35
SIZE XS S M L
INCHES <28 27-31 30-34 >33
CENTIMETERS <71 68-79 76-86 >94
OSPREY ANTI-GRAVITYTM (AG™)
A continuous panel of lightweight mesh extends from the top of the backpanel
to the hipbelt. The seamless structure contours automatically to the body,
providing outstanding fit and unrestricted movement when wearing the pack.

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 6
SIZING / FIT
HARNESS SIZING
A Completely loosen the pack's hipbelt straps, harness straps and load lifters.
B Load the pack with 10-20lbs/4-9kg of gear.
C Put on the pack ensuring the hipbelt is centered and resting over the user's
hipbones. The hipbelt padding should sit half above and half below the hipbone.
Buckle the hipbelt and tighten the hipbelt straps.
D Tighten the shoulder harness straps by pulling them down and back. Adjust and
buckle the sternum strap 2"/5cm below the collar bone. Tighten the load lifts to
transfer the weight off of the shoulders.
E Find the harness yoke or where the harness straps come together near the user's
neck. The yoke should be 2"/5cm below the C7 vertebra. The C7 vertebra can be
located by tilting the head down and finding the bone that protrudes at the base
of the neck.
F Make note of how far the yoke is from the C7 vertebra. Based on this
measurement, the torso can be adjusted to the desired 2"/5cm.
AETHER AG™ - MEN'S SIZING
S 16-19 "/ 40-48 cm
M 18-21"/ 46-53 cm
L 20-23"/ 51-58 cm
ARIEL AG™ - WOMEN'S SIZING
XS 14-17 "/ 35-43 cm
S 16-19 "/ 40-48 cm
M 18-21"/ 46-53 cm
HARNESS FIT
The harness straps should wrap fully around your shoulders with no gaps
between the pack and back. The padded part of the harness straps should
end 1"/2.5cm- 2"/5cm below the armpits and the sternum strap adjusted to
approximately 2"/5cm below the collarbone.
ILIAC CRESTC7 VERTEBRA

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 7
SIZING / FIT
INTERCHANGEABLE HIPBELT & HARNESS
Features interchangeable hipbelts to accommodate differences in body proportions and ensure
perfect fit.
To remove the hipbelt:
1 Unclip the buckle behind the zippered hipbelt pocket. Repeat on the opposite side.
2 Remove the rigid hipbelt wing from the hipbelt. Repeat on the opposite side
3 Remove the hipbelt from behind the AntiGravity™ mesh lumbar panel
4 Reverse instructions to reinstall new hipbelt.
To remove the harness:
1 Unthread load lifter webbing on both sides of harness
2 Unthread lower harness strap webbing on both sides of harness
3 Slide hand between backpanel and harness to release hook and
loop attachment
4 Reverse steps to install new harness
To adjust the harness:
A Slide hand between backpanel and harness to release hook and loop
attachment and slide harness into position using arrows to guide
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AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 8
FEATURE DETAILS
LOWER INSIDEOUT™ COMPRESSION STRAPS
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
InsideOut™ Compression straps compress pack when not full to ensure
stable carry and secure items in side pockets. They can be routed inside or
outside of the side mesh pockets:
A Locate duckbill buckle at the top and side of each side pocket and
unthread the webbing.
B Route webbing by positioning the slider buckle inside or outside of the
side pocket and reverse the process to reattach webbing.
DUAL ACCESS SIDE STRETCH MESH POCKETS
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Dual access side stretch mesh pockets secure contents and provide access
when wearing the pack. Items can be inserted from the top or side.
DUAL UPPER SIDE COMPRESSION STRAPS
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Dual upper side compression straps with quick release buckles compress and
stabilize loads for optimal carry and can be used to secure items to side of
pack.
STOW-ON-THE-GO™ TREKKING POLE ATTACHMENT
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Osprey's Stow-on the-Go™ trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach
and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack.
A Locate the elasticized loop on the lower left side of pack. While pulling the loop
out from the pack, insert the basket end of the trekking poles into the loop.
B On the left harness strap locate the trekking pole icon. Pull up on the cord to
open, place pole handles in the loop and tighten with
the cord lock to secure.
C Reverse these steps to remove the trekking poles.

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 9
FEATURE DETAILS
DUAL ICE TOOL ATTACHMENT
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
The ice tool loops and bungee tieoffs
provide secure tool attachment.
A Slide the tool shaft through the top
of the ice tool loop and flip the shaft
up toward the top of the pack.
B Loosen the bungee cord lock and
route the tool handle through the
bungee. Tighten the cord lock
nesting it into the Y-clip to secure
the tool into place.
C Reverse to remove.
SLEEPING PAD STRAPS
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Removable sleeping pad straps for external attachment.
A Unclip the two sleeping pad strap buckles
B Remove the webbing from the triglide
at the base of the pack
C Reverse to reattach
FLAPJACKET COVER
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
When using pack without top lid, unfold
FlapJacket™ buckles and attach to the front
vertical compression straps.
DUAL STRAIGHTJACKET™ COMPRESSION STRAPS
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Dual front panel compression straps help stabilize loads. When minimal pack
volume is needed, the compression straps can be attached to the additional
StraightJacket™
SLEEPING BAG COMPARTMENT
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
Lower zippered compartment for dedicated
sleeping bag storage. Detach the divider for
unimpeded access to pack interior. Unthread
the divider webbing from the triglide buckle, and
reverse to reattach.
EXTERNAL RESERVIOR SLEEVE
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
External reservoir sleeve located behind
shoulder harness allows for easy loading/
unloading. Place reservoir inside sleeve
to help ensure proper pack weight
distribution. Clip reservoir to buckled loop
to keep upright.

AETHER AGTM / ARIEL AGTM SERIES 10
REMOVABLE TOP LID AND DAYLID™ DAYPACK
85L / 70L / 60L / 75L / 65L / 55L
To remove top lid, unclip the two buckles on the front of the pack and the buckles on
either side of the load lifter straps and unthread webbing from keeper loops.
To convert the top lid into the DayLid™ unzip the U-shape zippered
compartment and pull out harness straps. Attach the buckle on the end of
the DayLid™ harness straps to buckles adjacent to standard top lid buckles.
Reverse the process to return to normal top lid function and reattach.
FEATURE DETAILS

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