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Well first I want to say that this is one of the most impressive packs I''ve ever known. It has unbelievable load capacity for it''s weight and especially, it''s frame. If your a climber or a thru-hiker you will definately appreciate this pack. I''ve used it on 90% of my recent climbs!

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Can you say MADE IN USA!!!! This is one of the few pack companies that have''nt sold out yet and gone to a GLOBAL manufacturing plan. Great people and service.

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Well first I want to say that this is one of the most impressive packs I''ve ever known. It has unbelievable load capacity for it''s weight and especially, it''s frame. If your a climber or a thru-hiker you will definately appreciate this pack. I''ve used it on 90% of my recent climbs!

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Can you say MADE IN USA!!!! This is one of the few pack companies that have''nt sold out yet and gone to a GLOBAL manufacturing plan. Great people and service.

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I just returned from my first hike with my new Osprey Aether 60 -- it was an 8-day, almost 130-mile jaunt on the Long Trail in Vermont. I was going light, but not ultra-light, with up to 30 lbs of gear, not including the weight of the pack itself. The pack''s suspension enabled me to carry very comfortably and securely, and the capacity worked very well. The Ergo-pull hip belt was also very comfortable, and micro-adjustments were a dream. The shoulder straps, which had been my only concern in the store because they seemed a little thin, turned about to be quite comfortable in use as well. I also took advantage of the two smaller, forward-facing pockets for camera and snacks respectively, accessing either without taking the pack off. I even found that, at the end of the stints when my food was at its lowest level, I could accommodate my Thermarest inside. This is a fantastic pack considering its incredibly light weight -- mine weighed as spec''ed by the manufacturer at just 3 lbs., 2 oz. for the medium size. In my mind, this makes it a terrific pack, assuming you''re going reasonably light, for all but winter backpacking or the longest expeditions. I did a lot of research before selecting this pack. At the very low end of the weight spectrum for this kind of capacity was the Golite Breeze, but a number of reviews, plus the manufacturer''s recommendations suggested it would be most comfortable and appropriate for loads under 20 lbs. In the Osprey Aether 60''s category (around 4,000 cubic inches, weighing 5 lbs or less), I considered the Arcteryx Khamsin 62, Dana Design Bridger, Gregory Reality-X, Kelty Flight 4500, and Mountainsmith Auspex. I was not even able to find a number of these at any outfitter within 100 miles of my house, but of those I tried, the Osprey was an easy choice given its comfort, capacity, pocket configuration, and light weight. I highly recommend it

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I''ve not had any problems with the pack, so no real test of customer service. I did receive fast responses to a couple questions -- one by phone on the shoulder harness before buying the pack, and t

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I own an Arcteryx Bora 80 -- very good pack, but considerably heavier -- and a much older Kelty Tioga external frame pack.

I have 5 backpacks and this
along with my Crescent 60 are my favorite packs of all time. The light weight material is very durablr and does a great job of shedding water.
It's small hip pads doe an amazing job of moving the weight of the pack right down to my hips. I was surprised at how the simple frame allowed so much control and stabilty.

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Osprey's customer service is one of the best. I have worked in a Mountain shop
for two years and have only sent and Osprey pack in once for repair and it was the owner's fault! These packs are even made in Colorado, not in some sweat-shop in Asia. I can think of only one other company as commited to quality packs as these guys.

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