Osprey Aether 55L Rucksack Expert Review - Men’s [2021]

Discover more: https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/osp... Our very own knowledgeable buyer, Will, takes you through what he thinks are the best features of the Men’s Osprey Aether 55L Rucksack. The Aether 55L Rucksack has been re-designed from the ground up to ease the ardours of multi-day backpacking. A backsystem overhaul boasts an injection moulded backpanel for load-carrying stability while an innovative webbing slide adjustment ensures comfort from day start to journey end. Specification Fabric: Nylon Capacity: 55L Bluesign approved Dual hipbelt pockets Integrated raincover Sleeping back compartment Adjustable hipbelt & harness Adjustable AirScape backpanel Dual access side bottle pockets Large opening front access panel Injection moulded HDPE framesheet Top lid access w/ compression strap Weight: 2.19kg 0:00 Cool b-roll 0:08 Intro 0:25 What are the updates to the previous model? 0:52 What is this rucksack good for? 1:08 How can you adjust the rucksack? 2:13 How to fit the pack once it is on 3:14 More features! 3:16 The lid 3:18 Rain cover 3:48 Straps and outer pockets 4:45 Bottom access 5:07 Walking pole loops 5:52 FREE rucksack fitting service 6:04 Outro Website: https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Follow us on: Instagram: @cotswoldoutdoor   / cotswoldoutdoor   Facebook: @cotswoldoutdoor   / cotswoldoutdoor   Twitter: @cotswoldoutdoor   / cotswoldoutdoor   Transcript So the Aether is is a model that's been around in Osprey's range for some time now. But in 2021, they've decided to update it. So the main update on the fabric is that it's now a blue sign, accredited recycled fabric 420 D nylon, which makes it super burly but also has a sustainability aspect to it. And then more importantly, on the back, they've upgraded the Air Scape back system. So that now has an injection moulded panel on the back. And then on top of that, the foam just gives it a little bit more rigidity and also offers a little bit more comfort when you're carrying those heavier loads for longer trips. this 55L is really good for like multiday hikes where you're carrying your your overnight kit with you, whether it's your your tent, your food, and if it's a group trip as well, it's a really good size for that. starting from the top on the lid, you've got an integrated rain cover, which is nice and handy, gives you the added protection when the weather comes in. And then also, you've got a nice big large lid pocket as well, where I put in my navigation stuff like my map or compass if I'm not having to nav on the fly. And also first aid kit. So it's nice and easy to get into or snacks as well. So from the lid down to the front, like a lightweight foam mat or any additional kit you need to attach to the outside. with a nice large front stash pocket. So this would be somewhere where I'd stick in my ground sheet protector or the outer of my tent if it was a bit wet in the morning, if there's condensation or if it had been raining overnight. whilst the rest of your stuff stays nice and dry inside. And then also what's really handy about this pack? It's a really liveable pack. So if you want to get to your kit, you've got front access, takes you into the main compartment of the pack. So, again, just from a liveability standpoint and from a gear admin standpoint, it's really nice to get into it, do that up. And then finally, you've got as normal with a large rucksack of this size. You've got the bottom up access as well. So undo that. So you've got front attachment points again undo that. And usually that's where you're sleeping bag will be stored and you've got an internal divider as well, which can be removed if you want to, to to make it nice, one big compartment to put your kit into. On the front, you've got your walking pole attachment loops here. So again, if you're walking with walking poles, you can pop in there. And then on the sides, you've got nice, large, generous water bottle pockets. But again, also somewhere where you can put in your your tent poles if you wanted to, to keep them outside and separate. But what's nice is that you've also got the secondary access for the bottle, makes it really nice and easy to get in and out of it, puts away whilst you've got the pack on. nice, generous hip pockets for snacks or your your GPS units or your phone, if you wanted that close to hand, not in your pocket, but near to hand. That's a nice place to pop it. At Cotswold Outdoor., we offer a free rucksack fitting service in our stores, which you can book on our website and head in there, where our staff members will be able to help you out with the sizing and also picking the right product for what you're looking to do.