Osprey Ariel 65 Backpack - REVIEW

With the 2013 upgrades Osprey's Ariel backpack easily offers up one of the most supportive backpacks on the market for women and this is something you don't notice until you load 'er up and start walking a few km. This doesn't come as a surprise as designing and manufacturing back packs  is all Osprey have done since 1974—their commitment to making quality packs is evident. In the Ariel, the new Airscape suspension is more refined and keeps the backpack rigid and stable but has a geometry and flex that moves with your body. Ample adjustment is strategically provided so you can respond to your body's needs in different terrain as well as accommodate various load sizes. The new IsoForm4 CM™ mouldable hip belt firmly hugs and holds the hips so the pack is more part of your body, I have had hip belts custom moulded on previous packs but didn't with this review and found that it performed just as well, likely due to the increased articulation and padding.

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