Osprey Ariel 65L Rugzak Dames M/L (Maat - WM/L, Kleur - Ceramic blue)

We purchased two Osprey Hiking backpacks in 2021(Ariel & Aether) We have found them to be great quality, comfortable and user friendly. Now purchasing for our daughter so I can get mine back!

I never received this product as there was delays in dispatch so I had to cancel my order. In the past they have been fast in dispatch and delivery but not this time.

I've been searching for a well-fitting pack for multi-day backcountry adventures and found this pack to be very user-friendly. Its design made heavy loads feel light and well-positioned on my hips. I'm petite and this pack had the space and easily accessible adjustments I needed to be comfortable on a 5-day trip with long portages. A quick note for portages: if you have a shorter torso and need to adjust the frame accordingly, the pack can stack a little high, making it somewhat tricky to shoulder a canoe. Still, I think the adjustable straps and features make for a really great pack.

I did A LOT of research before buying a pack, and without going into all the details, this one had the most of what I needed. I have really bad shoulders so I needed something that had a superior suspension system. This one is as completely and technical as they come. Although better suspension ultimately makes this pack heavier than other packs, what matters is how heavy it "feels" once it's on my back and not how heavy it really is. The Ariel does a great job of reducing perceived weight. Another big thing I wanted was the added front-loading zippers. Most packs are top-loading, but few are both. The reason I needed this is because I wanted a pack that would take me to the trails and also be good to travel with. And the ability to open the pack like a suitcase is a huge plus.

A well-loved veteran of the backpacking community, the Osprey Ariel wins our award as the best pack for carrying heavy loads. For almost any woman looking for a pack that can handle hefty loads with comfort and ease, the Ariel is hard to beat. The unique and highly adjustable shoulder straps and hip belt will allow many different body types to find a custom fit and the rigid suspension can support all that you throw at it. For a pack as hardcore as you are, read on to find out why we think the Ariel is the go-to workhorse for you.