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Osprey
Aether 65L
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Based on 8 Reddit mentions
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Osprey or Mystery Ranch for Starting out With Rucking
Start cheap, see if you even enjoy it. If you do, shop around for what's comfortable for you. That being said, I have been very happy with Osprey Aether 65L. I've used it on several 12 hour events that often involve rucking with 100# or more.
Wi-Platypus in r/Rucking
April 6, 2026 10:36 AM
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Best rucking backpack?
I'm not sure what the military uses, but I've been rucking for over a decade with an Osprey Aether 65l. Heaviest I've loaded it was a pinch over 100lbs, mostly with sandbags. I go a bit old school and rely a lot on the the hip belt, so the weight is better distributed, and I can go farther, faster,
...Wi-Platypus in r/Rucking
March 29, 2026 5:20 PM
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