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Review: Osprey Ariel 65 pack for Spring 2010

Review: Osprey Ariel 65 pack for Spring 2010(0)

September 30, 2009

Recently, over the course of a four-day backpacking trip, I had a chance to test out Osprey’s updated Ariel 65 pack, to be released with their Spring 2010 line. The women’s-specific pack is designed for multi-day treks, and would be suitable anywhere from a weekend to about five days. While most of the general design of the pack has remained the same, there are a few changes.

Review: Osprey Ariel 65 pack for Spring 2010
Review: Mountainsmith Borealis AT

Review: Mountainsmith Borealis AT

Borealis AT Mountainsmith are no strangers to outdoor camera gear. The company has made a line of camera bags for as long as I can remember. Read more for our review of the Borealis AT.

Review: Crumpler The Bumper Issue

Review: Crumpler The Bumper Issue

Crumpler is most widely known for their Million Dollar Home series of camera bags, well-loved by photographers. However, that isn’t the only style bag they make. Besides camera, messenger, and laptop bags, they have branched out into other styles. The Bumper Issue is Crumpler’s answer to Camelback’s hydration packs. The simple daypack ships with a [...]

Review: Osprey Exos 46

Review: Osprey Exos 46

Osprey has been an independent backpack manufacturer for 35 years. In that time, the company has managed to refine their products to the fine forms you see today. Earlier this year, the company came out with its new ultralight Exos series packs. The Exos comes in 34, 46, and 58 liter sizes. At 2 pounds [...]


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