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Osprey
Aether 65L
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Based on 14 Reddit mentions
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Backpack help
You've described what many would consider a heavy load. 12 pounds of water, 20 pounds of gear, plus fuel and at least 1.5lb/day of food is going to easily get you into the 40lb+ range for total gear weight (which must also INCLUDE the weight of the pack itself). There are other load hauling packs li
...jjmcwill2003 in r/backpacking
July 21, 2026 12:08 PM
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Pack recommendations?
If you think the atmos 65L is heavy then you're cooked. I've carried 5.11, Tasmanian Tiger, Osprey, Kelty, Mystery Ranch and some others. Osprey is by far one of the lightest most comfortable packs ive ever owned. I had the aether 65. Routinely carried upwards of 50+ pounds no problem. If you're hav
...---Brain-- in r/vagabond
July 4, 2026 5:23 PM
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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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