[at-l] osprey aether 60

[at2002@earthlink.net (Gary Wright)]

On Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 12:24  AM, Clark wrote:

> just found this pack review info on a web site; thought it worth
> passing
> on; I'm seriously looking at this pack to replace my 6.5 lb [wonderful
> but too heavy] Dana Arclite [sp?] Glacier . . . I think you can get
> this
> pack for about $229.00, not much bargaining room as it is popular . . .

I used the Aether 60 for my entire thru-hike this year and loved it. It
was one of the most popular packs on the trail this year, particularly
for those folks who switched packs in mid-hike. Some folks did have
problems with the pack stays popping out and/or pushing through the
pack material at the top but Osprey was really good about sending
replacement packs if it became necessary.  I was able to reseat
the stay on my pack when this happened and I think the 2002 design
is a little better at preventing this problem.  I hiked with the 2001
model since the 2002 model didn't become available until late March.

Radar
AT-2002: www.trailjournals.com/gwright
PCT-2004: ?