Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 55 Backpack
Women looking for a versatile pack for weekend trips, canyoneering, or extended trips with a go-light 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 you're budget conscious about your pack purchase, you don't have to settle for a generic fit. The editors at Backpacker magazine would agree, as they tagged the Ariel 65 (the 55's big sister) a Best Buy in their 2006 Gear Guide.
The Osprey Ariel 55 women's backpack features the IsoForm custom moldable hipbelt that uses heat to achieve a precise fit. These hipbelts come in four women's 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 two-way stretch woven front pocket, great for stowing almost any piece of camping equipment imaginable.
- Special Note: IsoForm hipbelt and shoulder straps are available in multiple sizes; please call customer service at 800-369-3949 and talk to a pack expert to request the best size for you
- 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&trad; 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.
Reviews - Osprey Packs Women's Ariel 55 Backpack
ouimadame
- 2011-08-27
Great Roomy Pack
The Osprey Ariel 55 gives you enough room to bring everything you will need for camping or travel. I used the pack on a two week trip to Europe and was able to fit two weeks worth of clothing and personal care products (I am not known for packing lightly with these items), a sleeping bag, sleeping mat, gifts for friends, etc. Though I was not using the pack for extended periods ("backpacking" around cities for ex.) the pack's features were very appreciated on my treks through multiple airports and campsites. The adjustable hip belt, chest straps, and straps anchoring the top of the pack to the shoulder straps made it easy to wear the pack for a long time without feeling the weight of what it was holding. I would definitely recommend this pack! It is just the right size if you need something for longer than a weekend and aren't quite looking for the heavy duty size of the Osprey 65 or something of the like. The only disappointment with this pack is the color! I ordered it in seaside blue and was expecting a dark, stormy blue closer to what I perceived in the images provided online. The pack is actually a lighter shade of blue, something I would describe as closer to a "baby blue" which I do not care for as much as the darker color I was expecting.
Chris Beavers
- 2010-03-16
good all around pack
i bought this pack for my wife and it fits her small frame really well. the modeled hip belt helped her with the comfort. it compressed down well for a weekend trip. we are excited to see how it works in the mountains!
Nikii Murtaugh
- 2009-11-27
Update to my 9/21/08 review
Osprey backs up their products. Some of the stitching came loose off the binding on the front pocket and I got a small hole in the middle of one of the side pockets. First, I contacted a local seamstress who was unable to repair the pack. Then I contacted Osprey, who gave me an RA. I boxed my pack up and sent the it. My pack came back all repaired, including the hole in the pocket. Osprey fits me so well, that I also bought a Talon 22 day pack, which is the perfect companion for day hikes, snowshoeing, and travel with a rollerboard suitcase.
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