Description
Winner of the 2021 Backpacker Editors’ Choice Gold Award. Ideal for anyone in need of a pack with a fine-tuned fit, the women’s-specific Ariel 55 fits a variety of body shapes and sizes. A Custom Fit-on-the-Fly® Hipbelt and Shoulder Straps, and adjustable torso length offers a fine-tuned fit and an injection-molded backpanel delivers breathable, close-to-body performance. Made with bluesign® approved nylon and PFC-free DWR. Raincover included.
Features
- Included raincover made with PFC-free DWR and bluesign®-approved materials
- Large front panel zip access to main compartment
- Floating top lid with lash points
- Fabric reinforced front shove-it pocket
- Large dual-access stretch mesh side water bottle pockets
- Dual upper/lower side compression straps
- Dual front panel compression straps with StraightJacket compression
- Dual zippered hipbelt pockets
- Dual ice axe loops with bungee tie-offs
- Zippered sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
- Removable sleeping pad straps
- Internal hydration reservoir sleeve
- Anchor loops for an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack for short forays
William Verified Buyer –
Ready for adventures I’ll start by saying this is my first real backpacking pack but I’m no stranger to thru-hikes. The load lifting straps above the shoulder straps are amazing and do an incredible job taking the load off. We hiked on the Art Loeb for a good few hours just trying to test out the bags with our current gear (just under 30 lbs load for me and ~20lbs for
Alexis W. Verified Buyer –
I love Osprey! Perfect backpack I love Osprey! Perfect backpack for my outdoor adventures.
Especial K. Verified Buyer –
Pretty Great, some small annoyances With the pack, I’ve gone on one small thru hike so far and used it for my conservation corps job last summer. Fits my torso pretty well, and I can cram a lot of stuff in there. I was actually able to fit my iPhone 6s with a case in the hip pocket, which was impressive. My biggest issue is the water bottle pockets on the sides of the pack. When my
Stephanie Verified Buyer –
Best Investment!! Bought this pack for a short backpacking trip on the Napali Coast. I have lower back pain so I needed a pack that distributed the weight very well. My pack was about 30-35lbs and I made it the entire trip without any pain or even soreness in my low back. It was quite incredible considering the many elevation changes- I’m definitely impressed. I wi
Vilen13 Verified Buyer –
comfortable for multi day backpacking The Osprey Ariel 55 will never win in the ultralight category but what’s lacking in that area is covered by how comfortable the pack is. It’s a good entry level backpack when you are still trying to figure out your gear, or a backpack that you will grab when you don’t want to worry about running out of space, OR if you have more than 1 dog and the