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Ariel AG 65

Ariel AG 65
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Picante Red
Tidal Blue
Ariel AG 65 Front - Tidal Blue
Ariel AG 65 Back Side - Tidal Blue
Ariel AG 65 Back - Tidal Blue
AntiGravity™ 3D suspended mesh backpanel and lumbar
Pre-curved IsoForm CM moldable hipbelt
Integrated & detachable raincover
Top lid access
Adjustable torso length

Availability: In stock

£200.00
28 reviews
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Ariel AG 65

The journey is your reward. Having once graced the cover of the legendary Time Magazine, Aether AG and its sister pack Ariel AG, now takes a big step forward to make your journey even more rewarding.

Ariel AG is designed for multi-day backpacking and carrying significant loads. The backsystem combines the comfort and ventilation of Osprey's multi-award-winning AG AntiGravity™ backsystem with the custom-mouldable fit of Osprey's next generation IsoForm™ hipbelt. A sprung mesh lumbar area, combined with stiff load bars integrated into the harness allows for impressive load transfer through the large muscle groups in the legs, enabling an even and comfortable backpacking experience. Ariel AG's backsystem also offers impressive women's specific fit, with an ergonomically shaped hipbelt, harness, backpanel and yoke.

Organisation and accessibility are key during long adventures. These packs stand out with multiple access points including the J-Zip front panel access into the body of the pack, as well as sleeping back compartment with wide zip entry an internal divider. The lid not only has multiple pockets but is also removable, offering great versatility. The top of the pack remains protected without the lid thanks to the deployable FlapJacket™ top cover.

An integrated rain cover, Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment, InsideOut™ compression straps and multiple attachment points allow you to carry your gear any way you like. Ariel AG 65's capacity allows for plenty of gear to be carried with ease on extended trips.

Ariel AG provides uncompromising comfort, ventilation and stability for your multi-day adventures.

As an essential feature for Europe, this pack is supplied with a raincover instead of the DayLid.

Key Features

  • Designed for Women
  • AG AntiGravity™ 3D suspended mesh backpanel/hipbelt
  • J-zip front panel access
  • Integrated & detachable raincover
  • Pre-curved IsoForm™ CM moldable hipbelt
  • Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment
FULL FEATURE LIST
Weight: 2.21 kg (WM)
Maximum Dimensions (cm): 85 (l) x 39 (w) x 32 (d)

Customer Reviews

4.45
Based on 28 reviews
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Sophia
Top lid does not convert to a day pack
I did a lot of research before buying this pack an watched a lot of video's on it beforehand. Many of these video's show a top lid that converts to a daypack. That was one of the top selling features for me, as it comes in handy when traveling by plane. you can check in your bag and use the daypack as carry on. Unfortunately when I received my bag this feature turned out to be removed. After checking out the website I realized they never mentioned it being included in this bag, but since there are so many video's showing it, I never checked... It's still an amazing bag but I just want to warn other people not to expect the convertible lid. I wonder if you can buy a convertible lid separately and switch them?
Sophia
Love this pack!
Just took my Ariel on a 7 day hike of the West Highland Way, fitted all my gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress etc.) easily! The sleeping bag compartment is perfect for a tent because it means you can pack your bag inside your tent when it rains and pack your tent afterwards ! The anti-gravity system does it’s job too, I carried around 15kg (water and food included) and it didn’t feel that much heavier than my day to say backpack!
DoraTheExplorer
Fab pack
I love my aerial, fits me really well, and is really comfortable. There are the right amount of pockets to keep all those essentials close to hand without having to delve into the dark depths of your pack for them.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the hydration reservoir is on the inside of the pack where I worry it will burst with the pressure of all the other gear rammed in the pack and it's a pain to get it out and refill it and get it back into a full freighted pack, rather than in it's own compartment like some other osprey packs, but osprey explained to me that this was to allow maximum ventilation, and the ventilation is great. I get around this by using the stretch pocket on the front of my pack for my reservoir.
On a multiday hike in hot weather I did get blisters on my hips, after about 3 days, but this was more than likely my own fault.
Yorkie
Hipbelt fit
Bought an Aether and Ariel for upcoming 5 day expedition. Not sure where to get the mouldable hip belts fitted up?
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Yorkie,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review for the Ariel AG 65.

The Aether/ Ariel AG series has now been designed with our natural fitting technology that will mould to your hip shape, over time with normal use and with your natural body heat. However, should you feel that you would prefer to have the hipbelt custom formed, this is possible in some of our retail partner's stores.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service 

Trine
Very good
Hello. Ariel fits well. But I l don´t like the colors. Does Ariel Ag 65 come in a new color next year? A kind of purple? Like Xena or Sirrus?
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Trine,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Ariel AG 65.

There are no current plans to launch this series in alternative colours, however, we will ensure your feedback is passed to our Design Team for reflection.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Digna
Great service
bought my Ariel AG65 in an M size thru internet .... as I already suspected I needed an L size in hipbelt and harness. I contacted the guarantee dept in the UK and they told me to send the items for replacement. So I did. Everything very quickly resolved. Now the pack fits me like a glove. I've planned several multiple-days hiking/bivouac trips this year, the first one in 10 days. I am really looking forward to this :-) Thanks a lot for the great service !
Jasmin
Ariel 65 AG recommendation
I didn't really like the bagback when I saw it on the internet, in real life it looks so much better. I just got the pack a few days back but I already love it so much. All my stuff fits in there, including my hiking tend etc. It weighs around 10 kg now and it feels so leight on my hips. There are so many details which are really well thought out. Although I'm a minimalist and usually don't spend that much money on things, this item is really worth its money. I'm confinced this bagback will be perfect for my two months trip to Central America.
Eva
Great piece of engineering
I just finished my trip throughout Canada with my new Ariel AG 65 and the matching Daylite Plus. I am really deeply satisfied with its fit and the neatly designed details.
Just one minor thing: an easier attachment of the daypack in case the backpack is quite full (and therefore thick) would be helpful. One now needs to appply quite some force with the current solution.
Apart from this fact, I am convinced this backpack will be the perfect partner im crime for my upcoming trips. A great piece of engineering, which is definitely worth its money. Well done, Osprey Team!
L.E.R. (Sweden)
Ariel AG 65 happy about it!
I've had my eyes on this one or the Exos, for lightweight but I'm really glad I went with this one! Tried this backpack out in the store, it was the only model that really fit me (and the Helium 55L) cause the others pressed against my bum. I'm 163 cm, 50 kg and apparently got a low hip bone ...or a high ass :P. It felt a bit back-heavy then but when I got it home and played around, adjusting it with a short torso so the backpack was quite a lot over my own height, it felt perfectly balanced. Sturdy and great backpack to adjust. I love my new mobile home and now I can be the snail I've dreamed of being haha! Peace!

(Osprey, you should really make this form mobile friendly, cause at first I didn't even see the five star rating, only four.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hello,

We are very gald that you enjoy the Ariel AG 65 and hope that you get plenty of use out of your "New mobile home".

We would also like to thank you for bringing this to our attention that the reviews form is not looking the best for some mobile devices and we will get this looked into.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Christin
Ariel AG
Really nice backpack, I just bought it three weeks ago in germany and already used it on my trip to spain where I was mostly hitch hiking and camping.
But what i don't understand is, why is the european version different from the US?
In some advertisement videos and reviews the top is a convertible lumbar pack or even a small backpack,.
I was somehow dissappointed when I saw that this special is not available in europe, as well as the womens size 75.
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hello Christin,

We are glad that you enjoy our pack.

The old Aether and Ariel had a removable lid which converted into a Lumbar pack but from our experience and customer interactions, this feature was very rarely used whereas a Raincover would be more useful and used more frequently.

These packs are still compatible with the Daylite Series which will make a suitable daypack, however, if you are not wanting to have another pack attached to the outside of yours, we do have our Ultralight Stuff Pack which fits nicely into the pockets of the pack.

As for the Ariel AG 75, we find that there isn't much demand for this pack in Europe. However, we appreciate your interest in this volume and I will pass this on so that we may stock this pack in the future.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Susan
Ariel AG 65 in grey
Hi Team, any news on when the Ariel AG 65 will be available in grey again? Thank you!
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Susan,

As soon as we get a delivery of packs in our warehouse our website gets updated automatically to show the stock availability. 

For a more accurate date please email us and we will be more than happy to check when we are due to receive our next delivery.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Roberta
resistente
Viaggio sulle Ande con diversi trasferimenti in bus, treno e aereo. Resistente a tutto.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Nicola
Ariel AG
Any news on when this will be available and where will stock it? I leave for my travels in March and would love to have it before then. Thanks

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Nicola,

We have various colours and sizes of the Ariel AG 55/65 arriving on- site from today until the 14th March. Please do keep checking the website for any updates.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Danielle
Ariel AG
I'm also very interested in the Ariel AG, for the same reasons as Eva & Kjersti :).
Is there already a release date known for Europe?
I'm off to Asia in February..

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Danielle

Thank you for your interest in Osprey.

Ariel AG 65 is new for Spring '17 so it should be on the website within the next month or so. To make sure you do not miss the launch, please sign up to our newsletter to find out about the new Aether/Ariel series.

Kjersti
Looking forward to Ariel AG
I follow Eva, last review, all the way and really looking forward to the new release. I have had the same struggle deciding between the both of them. The Ariel with AG will be just perfect!

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Eva
Back system
Ive been looking for a backpack for weeks. And now i stand between the Osprey Ariel and Osprey Aura. If it wasnt because of that the Aura dont have the 3/4 opening, I would have bought it. And if the Ariel had the back system like the Aura, then I would buy the Ariel for sure. Because the Aura backsystem is so comfortable when you try it on, it really sits and forms after your back. So the Ariel is more conveniet while the Aura is more comfortable. Just a tip to the Osprey team - making an opening in the middle of the sack as a standard design would solve alot of packing/unpacking scenarios :)

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Eva,

Thanks for your interest in Osprey.

Our development team have been working on something which I'm very sure will interest you, it's prepared for release in January. I suggest reading into this article for more information.

Ellen
Uncomfortable on lower back
Just bought this rucksack and really happy with everything except where the back support ends. It seems to have quite a sudden finish and this really digs into my lower back/bum when I wear it - I'm now thinking of returning it as I cannot see how I'd cope on a day long expedition when it becomes painful after 5 minutes of use.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Ellen

Thanks for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that your Ariel is causing you some discomfort. We would recommend emailing our customer care team for some advice on the sizing and fitting of your pack. You can do so to care@ospreyeurope.com.

Anne
Love - from 2nd day of travel...
I had this backpack with me for a 4 weeks travel through Panama and Costa Rica and... I simply love it!
I'm 174 cm tall and weigh around 65kg - wm size perfectly fits me!
This backpack offers enough space for even a woman who doesn't exactly know what's really, really important to take with you on a backpack trip and rather packs safely than misses out something. The best thing: Due to 3/4 front zipper I always were a lot faster in packing than my boyfriend (which never happened before!).
Than why only loved it from the 2nd day of my travel?
On it first flight (in a drysack) it still got a small scratch on the bottom (and the drysack got wracked) ;(
But from than on with local bus and taxi-boat rides nothing more happened and it was my ever reliable companion!

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Esther
The best thing next to a plane ticket!
This backpack is truly amazing. It's my best travel buddy and I can't imagine myself without this specific backpack! Used it for my hiking trip to Iceland which required me to carry a lot of gear with me, but with this backpack it hasn't been any problem whatsoever. I've been using it for every backpack trip since I bought it and I will continue to do so! :)

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Sascha
My one and only
This is a truly amazing backpack. It has carried me everywhere. I've met so many Osprey owners during my travels and we started talking just because we both had Osprey's and we loooove them. Osprey owners are awesome people :)

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Amelia
extending back ariel 65
My Ariel 65 is great but it's back doesn't extend by pulling the padding away from the back piece like show in the video...

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Amelia,

Thank you for your comments. We've checked the video and the back system does extend in the way shown. However, you do need to pull the velcro holding the shoulder straps in place away to allow the back system to move up and down freely.

Astrid
Great backpack
My first Osprey backpack, it's two years old now and the best backpack I've ever had! I just bought the little sister (Tempest, 30L).

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Sarah
Great backpack with easy access!
This is the best backpack I have ever owned. There are 3 ways to enter the bag so it didn't matter where I put my stuff, it was always easy to access. It was very comfortable and I could adjust it so that it felt very light on my back. The only complaint I have about it is that a small tear appeared on the section where the rain cover is, about 2 weeks after I travelled. I was worried there would be more tears (it happened when it was being loaded on/off a bus) and that the material was weak, but there were no more problems in the 7 months I used it. I would highly recommend this bag and lots of other travellers were envious of my bag!

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your pack has suffered some damage. To see what we can do for you with regards to repair we suggest contacting our warranty team using the link here.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

béton
un design qui a fait ses preuves jusqu'ici
J'ai randonné en Alaska en conditions pluvieuses avec un ami qui possède la version homme (aether 60). Il a exprimé beaucoup de satisfaction sur le confort de portage.
C'est ce qui m'a convaincu pour offrir la version femme en cadeau à ma soeur.
Le design lui a beaucoup plu, et je crois qu'elle en est satisfaite.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Fernanda
Muy buena mochila
Excelente prestaciones. Buen ajuste.
Diseño estético y funcional. Materiales de muy buena calidad, especialmente tela y cierres.
Una mochila para tener y usar durante años.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Victoria
Perfect
I used the Ariel 65 for a five month trip around Europe, Africa and Asia. It had enough space for all of my gear and was comfortable to carry 20kg for up to two hours, even in the heat. The heat moulded hip pads were a god-send and the fabric and buckles were all durable; I didn't have to replace any of the parts.

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Recognition for the Ariel AG 65:

Editors Choice Award (best backpack in 2017) - Outdoor Magazine
  • Adjustable AG AntiGravity™ 3D suspended mesh backsystem
  • Adjustable torso length
  • Base zip entry
  • Compatible with Daylite & Daylite Plus
  • Designed for Women
  • FlapJacket™ top cover for use without lid
  • Integrated & detachable raincover
  • Internal hydration sleeve
  • Internal key attachment clip
  • J-zip front panel access
  • Light weight peripheral frame
  • Pre-curved IsoForm™ CM moldable hipbelt
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
  • Removable top lid with dual compartments
  • Side compression straps
  • Sleeping bag base compartment with internal divider
  • Sternum strap with emergency whistle
  • Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment
  • StraightJacket™ compression
  • Stretch front pocket
  • Stretch mesh side pockets with InsideOut™ compression
  • Top lid access
  • Twin ice axe loops
  • Twin zippered hip belt pockets

Reviews (28)

Customer Reviews

4.45
Based on 28 reviews
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Sophia
Top lid does not convert to a day pack
I did a lot of research before buying this pack an watched a lot of video's on it beforehand. Many of these video's show a top lid that converts to a daypack. That was one of the top selling features for me, as it comes in handy when traveling by plane. you can check in your bag and use the daypack as carry on. Unfortunately when I received my bag this feature turned out to be removed. After checking out the website I realized they never mentioned it being included in this bag, but since there are so many video's showing it, I never checked... It's still an amazing bag but I just want to warn other people not to expect the convertible lid. I wonder if you can buy a convertible lid separately and switch them?
Sophia
Love this pack!
Just took my Ariel on a 7 day hike of the West Highland Way, fitted all my gear (tent, sleeping bag, mattress etc.) easily! The sleeping bag compartment is perfect for a tent because it means you can pack your bag inside your tent when it rains and pack your tent afterwards ! The anti-gravity system does it’s job too, I carried around 15kg (water and food included) and it didn’t feel that much heavier than my day to say backpack!
DoraTheExplorer
Fab pack
I love my aerial, fits me really well, and is really comfortable. There are the right amount of pockets to keep all those essentials close to hand without having to delve into the dark depths of your pack for them.
The only thing I don't like about it is that the hydration reservoir is on the inside of the pack where I worry it will burst with the pressure of all the other gear rammed in the pack and it's a pain to get it out and refill it and get it back into a full freighted pack, rather than in it's own compartment like some other osprey packs, but osprey explained to me that this was to allow maximum ventilation, and the ventilation is great. I get around this by using the stretch pocket on the front of my pack for my reservoir.
On a multiday hike in hot weather I did get blisters on my hips, after about 3 days, but this was more than likely my own fault.
Yorkie
Hipbelt fit
Bought an Aether and Ariel for upcoming 5 day expedition. Not sure where to get the mouldable hip belts fitted up?
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Yorkie,

Thanks for taking the time to write a review for the Ariel AG 65.

The Aether/ Ariel AG series has now been designed with our natural fitting technology that will mould to your hip shape, over time with normal use and with your natural body heat. However, should you feel that you would prefer to have the hipbelt custom formed, this is possible in some of our retail partner's stores.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service 

Trine
Very good
Hello. Ariel fits well. But I l don´t like the colors. Does Ariel Ag 65 come in a new color next year? A kind of purple? Like Xena or Sirrus?
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Trine,

Thank you for taking the time to write a review on the Ariel AG 65.

There are no current plans to launch this series in alternative colours, however, we will ensure your feedback is passed to our Design Team for reflection.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Digna
Great service
bought my Ariel AG65 in an M size thru internet .... as I already suspected I needed an L size in hipbelt and harness. I contacted the guarantee dept in the UK and they told me to send the items for replacement. So I did. Everything very quickly resolved. Now the pack fits me like a glove. I've planned several multiple-days hiking/bivouac trips this year, the first one in 10 days. I am really looking forward to this :-) Thanks a lot for the great service !
Jasmin
Ariel 65 AG recommendation
I didn't really like the bagback when I saw it on the internet, in real life it looks so much better. I just got the pack a few days back but I already love it so much. All my stuff fits in there, including my hiking tend etc. It weighs around 10 kg now and it feels so leight on my hips. There are so many details which are really well thought out. Although I'm a minimalist and usually don't spend that much money on things, this item is really worth its money. I'm confinced this bagback will be perfect for my two months trip to Central America.
Eva
Great piece of engineering
I just finished my trip throughout Canada with my new Ariel AG 65 and the matching Daylite Plus. I am really deeply satisfied with its fit and the neatly designed details.
Just one minor thing: an easier attachment of the daypack in case the backpack is quite full (and therefore thick) would be helpful. One now needs to appply quite some force with the current solution.
Apart from this fact, I am convinced this backpack will be the perfect partner im crime for my upcoming trips. A great piece of engineering, which is definitely worth its money. Well done, Osprey Team!
L.E.R. (Sweden)
Ariel AG 65 happy about it!
I've had my eyes on this one or the Exos, for lightweight but I'm really glad I went with this one! Tried this backpack out in the store, it was the only model that really fit me (and the Helium 55L) cause the others pressed against my bum. I'm 163 cm, 50 kg and apparently got a low hip bone ...or a high ass :P. It felt a bit back-heavy then but when I got it home and played around, adjusting it with a short torso so the backpack was quite a lot over my own height, it felt perfectly balanced. Sturdy and great backpack to adjust. I love my new mobile home and now I can be the snail I've dreamed of being haha! Peace!

(Osprey, you should really make this form mobile friendly, cause at first I didn't even see the five star rating, only four.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hello,

We are very gald that you enjoy the Ariel AG 65 and hope that you get plenty of use out of your "New mobile home".

We would also like to thank you for bringing this to our attention that the reviews form is not looking the best for some mobile devices and we will get this looked into.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Christin
Ariel AG
Really nice backpack, I just bought it three weeks ago in germany and already used it on my trip to spain where I was mostly hitch hiking and camping.
But what i don't understand is, why is the european version different from the US?
In some advertisement videos and reviews the top is a convertible lumbar pack or even a small backpack,.
I was somehow dissappointed when I saw that this special is not available in europe, as well as the womens size 75.
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hello Christin,

We are glad that you enjoy our pack.

The old Aether and Ariel had a removable lid which converted into a Lumbar pack but from our experience and customer interactions, this feature was very rarely used whereas a Raincover would be more useful and used more frequently.

These packs are still compatible with the Daylite Series which will make a suitable daypack, however, if you are not wanting to have another pack attached to the outside of yours, we do have our Ultralight Stuff Pack which fits nicely into the pockets of the pack.

As for the Ariel AG 75, we find that there isn't much demand for this pack in Europe. However, we appreciate your interest in this volume and I will pass this on so that we may stock this pack in the future.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Susan
Ariel AG 65 in grey
Hi Team, any news on when the Ariel AG 65 will be available in grey again? Thank you!
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Susan,

As soon as we get a delivery of packs in our warehouse our website gets updated automatically to show the stock availability. 

For a more accurate date please email us and we will be more than happy to check when we are due to receive our next delivery.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Roberta
resistente
Viaggio sulle Ande con diversi trasferimenti in bus, treno e aereo. Resistente a tutto.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Nicola
Ariel AG
Any news on when this will be available and where will stock it? I leave for my travels in March and would love to have it before then. Thanks

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Nicola,

We have various colours and sizes of the Ariel AG 55/65 arriving on- site from today until the 14th March. Please do keep checking the website for any updates.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

Danielle
Ariel AG
I'm also very interested in the Ariel AG, for the same reasons as Eva & Kjersti :).
Is there already a release date known for Europe?
I'm off to Asia in February..

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Danielle

Thank you for your interest in Osprey.

Ariel AG 65 is new for Spring '17 so it should be on the website within the next month or so. To make sure you do not miss the launch, please sign up to our newsletter to find out about the new Aether/Ariel series.

Kjersti
Looking forward to Ariel AG
I follow Eva, last review, all the way and really looking forward to the new release. I have had the same struggle deciding between the both of them. The Ariel with AG will be just perfect!

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Eva
Back system
Ive been looking for a backpack for weeks. And now i stand between the Osprey Ariel and Osprey Aura. If it wasnt because of that the Aura dont have the 3/4 opening, I would have bought it. And if the Ariel had the back system like the Aura, then I would buy the Ariel for sure. Because the Aura backsystem is so comfortable when you try it on, it really sits and forms after your back. So the Ariel is more conveniet while the Aura is more comfortable. Just a tip to the Osprey team - making an opening in the middle of the sack as a standard design would solve alot of packing/unpacking scenarios :)

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Eva,

Thanks for your interest in Osprey.

Our development team have been working on something which I'm very sure will interest you, it's prepared for release in January. I suggest reading into this article for more information.

Ellen
Uncomfortable on lower back
Just bought this rucksack and really happy with everything except where the back support ends. It seems to have quite a sudden finish and this really digs into my lower back/bum when I wear it - I'm now thinking of returning it as I cannot see how I'd cope on a day long expedition when it becomes painful after 5 minutes of use.

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Ellen

Thanks for your feedback, we are sorry to hear that your Ariel is causing you some discomfort. We would recommend emailing our customer care team for some advice on the sizing and fitting of your pack. You can do so to care@ospreyeurope.com.

Anne
Love - from 2nd day of travel...
I had this backpack with me for a 4 weeks travel through Panama and Costa Rica and... I simply love it!
I'm 174 cm tall and weigh around 65kg - wm size perfectly fits me!
This backpack offers enough space for even a woman who doesn't exactly know what's really, really important to take with you on a backpack trip and rather packs safely than misses out something. The best thing: Due to 3/4 front zipper I always were a lot faster in packing than my boyfriend (which never happened before!).
Than why only loved it from the 2nd day of my travel?
On it first flight (in a drysack) it still got a small scratch on the bottom (and the drysack got wracked) ;(
But from than on with local bus and taxi-boat rides nothing more happened and it was my ever reliable companion!

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Esther
The best thing next to a plane ticket!
This backpack is truly amazing. It's my best travel buddy and I can't imagine myself without this specific backpack! Used it for my hiking trip to Iceland which required me to carry a lot of gear with me, but with this backpack it hasn't been any problem whatsoever. I've been using it for every backpack trip since I bought it and I will continue to do so! :)

(This review was left for a previous version of this product.)
Sascha
My one and only
This is a truly amazing backpack. It has carried me everywhere. I've met so many Osprey owners during my travels and we started talking just because we both had Osprey's and we loooove them. Osprey owners are awesome people :)

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Amelia
extending back ariel 65
My Ariel 65 is great but it's back doesn't extend by pulling the padding away from the back piece like show in the video...

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Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Amelia,

Thank you for your comments. We've checked the video and the back system does extend in the way shown. However, you do need to pull the velcro holding the shoulder straps in place away to allow the back system to move up and down freely.

Astrid
Great backpack
My first Osprey backpack, it's two years old now and the best backpack I've ever had! I just bought the little sister (Tempest, 30L).

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Sarah
Great backpack with easy access!
This is the best backpack I have ever owned. There are 3 ways to enter the bag so it didn't matter where I put my stuff, it was always easy to access. It was very comfortable and I could adjust it so that it felt very light on my back. The only complaint I have about it is that a small tear appeared on the section where the rain cover is, about 2 weeks after I travelled. I was worried there would be more tears (it happened when it was being loaded on/off a bus) and that the material was weak, but there were no more problems in the 7 months I used it. I would highly recommend this bag and lots of other travellers were envious of my bag!

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Osprey Customer Service, 

Hi Sarah,

Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your pack has suffered some damage. To see what we can do for you with regards to repair we suggest contacting our warranty team using the link here.

Regards,

Osprey Customer Service

béton
un design qui a fait ses preuves jusqu'ici
J'ai randonné en Alaska en conditions pluvieuses avec un ami qui possède la version homme (aether 60). Il a exprimé beaucoup de satisfaction sur le confort de portage.
C'est ce qui m'a convaincu pour offrir la version femme en cadeau à ma soeur.
Le design lui a beaucoup plu, et je crois qu'elle en est satisfaite.

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Fernanda
Muy buena mochila
Excelente prestaciones. Buen ajuste.
Diseño estético y funcional. Materiales de muy buena calidad, especialmente tela y cierres.
Una mochila para tener y usar durante años.

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Victoria
Perfect
I used the Ariel 65 for a five month trip around Europe, Africa and Asia. It had enough space for all of my gear and was comfortable to carry 20kg for up to two hours, even in the heat. The heat moulded hip pads were a god-send and the fabric and buckles were all durable; I didn't have to replace any of the parts.

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Awards

Recognition for the Ariel AG 65:

Editors Choice Award (best backpack in 2017) - Outdoor Magazine

Features

  • Adjustable AG AntiGravity™ 3D suspended mesh backsystem
  • Adjustable torso length
  • Base zip entry
  • Compatible with Daylite & Daylite Plus
  • Designed for Women
  • FlapJacket™ top cover for use without lid
  • Integrated & detachable raincover
  • Internal hydration sleeve
  • Internal key attachment clip
  • J-zip front panel access
  • Light weight peripheral frame
  • Pre-curved IsoForm™ CM moldable hipbelt
  • Removable sleeping pad straps
  • Removable top lid with dual compartments
  • Side compression straps
  • Sleeping bag base compartment with internal divider
  • Sternum strap with emergency whistle
  • Stow-on-the-Go™ trekking pole attachment
  • StraightJacket™ compression
  • Stretch front pocket
  • Stretch mesh side pockets with InsideOut™ compression
  • Top lid access
  • Twin ice axe loops
  • Twin zippered hip belt pockets
It’s excellent ventilation and even load distribution make the Aether AG the best backpacking pack of 2017
Frank Wacker, Outdoor Magazine Feb 2017

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