Went to the local outfitters to try it on but ordered it for $70 less here at moosejaw. Thats alot of extra gear! Love the fact I can swap out my 3L bladder from my Raptor. So…
- Michael, 06/10/11

This pack is light and yet crazy tough. I've had it nawed on by dogs and pack rats and yet it's stood up. I worked as a wilderness therapist guide - so we had to live outdoor…
- Jackson, 08/19/11

I use my Altra 65 for extended backpacking trips on the AT. At the moment the longest trip I have taken it on was 4 days and 80 miles. Although this makes me by no means an ex…
- Frank, 06/16/10

I sold my Naos 55 to a friend in order to get this bag. I was hesitant at first but now realize it was the best decision I have made in terms of gear. The suspension is like t…
- Jonathan, 06/17/10
MA

I had a difficult time finding a pack that fit me because I am so small (5"2, 105 lbs.). This is a large pack but cinches down nicely. I love that the belt is form fitting, th…
- NICOLE, 04/06/10
EAST LANSING

If you aren't an hourglass shape & think the Aether would work, go with the Ariel. It fits us like a glove. I am top heavy with not much for hips, but the women's belt is a fa…
- Tanya, 09/12/10
Cowsbell, Montucky

Comfortable pack! Used for a 50 m hike with 45 lbs. I’m 5'2/125 lbs. Put 3L bladder in side compartment. Fit perfectly. Easy access for quick refills! Love external access…
- Lisa, 10/14/11

Ok, so this pack is a little on the heavy side, but it is awesome for backpacking trips. I have the 60L pack and it works great for 2-3 day trips. I could probably pack it be…
- HEATHER, 01/24/12
NEW YORK

This is an extremely nice pack. Not a ton of pockets, but plenty of space. Easy access from the side or top. The straps are very comfortable, and easy to adjust. When adju…
- Ken, 04/23/11
MI

I am slightly jealous - this is my boyfriends pack - after trying on packs - he knew he loved this one - we have yet to take it into the field - but have loaded it down and wa…
- Melinda, 04/12/10

I ordered up the Z35 pack last week and had it out for the first time today. Less than ideal conditions w/thunderstorms and temps in the 30's. I put 12.5mi on the pack today a…
- Anthony, 03/26/11
Arkansas--You know..the state next to Oklahoma.

This pack is great for a quick weekend or week long trip (as long as you're a minimalist packer). I bought it for holding my camera with one lens, snacks and a change of cloth…
- Max, 03/21/11
Birmingham, AL

I currently have a Talon 22, which I love, but I wanted something a little bigger. I also wanted a pack with a large enough front pocket, so I could access my SLR a lot easier…
- Matthew, 04/26/10
Arkansas

I use it for biking and hiking. Fits really well. Its like you have nothing on your back. When I commute with it, there is enough room to put my clothes, computer and lunch in…
- Bernard, 01/04/12
Quebec city

What can I say, I love this backpack. It's super comfortable, the hip belt has a disc that pivots to help balance the load which really works out great. It holds a lot of gear…
- Judy, 12/14/10
Cleveland

my g/f and i are planning a year-long trip throughout europe and she put me in charge of the packs. i got her this one and she loves it! she's 5'2 and the regular fits perfect…
- Matt, 06/06/11
Lexington, KY

It's a small pack. Smaller than I realized. But that's what I like about it. You can wear it and not know its there. My chalk bag, harness, shoes and gear all fit with room to…
- Ralph, 12/16/11
MIDLOTHIAN

The old, super-simple big-hole-drawstring model was excellent in its own way. This redesign adds some features that pay off. Instead of the drawstring -- which flopped around…
- DAVID, 09/13/11
Colorado

What I love about this pack is that for a 65, it cinches down beautifully. But wait. There's more! The suspension system is awesome and it fits like a glove. I feel like I'm s…
- Stephen, 05/02/11
Nashville, TN

This pack is by far the the best pack I've owned. I bought this pack after trying on several different at our local store. I tried on an osprey, Arc'teryx, sierra, and go li…
- Samir, 07/27/11
Louisville

I LOVE this pack! The back is fantastic. It is somewhat rigid and curved so that it fits your back as if it isn't there. It has great pockets with more than enough room for a…
- Teresa, 03/11/11
Washington, DC

I have an issue with destroying backpacks out on the trail, especially when hiking through the woods to get to closed off areas, that are not on the trail, but don't tell Fore…
- Zachary, 11/16/11
Lenexa, KS

Two things really sold me on this pack. One is it comes in a tall, im 6'5" and it feels much more comfortable then regular size packs ive had in the past. Two is the option…
- Michael, 04/10/10

After I fell in love with Aerios series, I got Axios 25 for my travel need + alpha. What a great pack! Everything I need for traveling is covered! Laptop, jacket, books, snack…
- tomoki, 08/15/11
ConEd power plant, LIC (*ugh*)

This pack has TONS of room! It has everything I need! This pack has an external zippered pocket that holds much more than it looks like. The three entry points are a GREAT plu…
- Jennifer, 05/04/09
Marietta, GA

I purchased this pack last year and went to the Lansing, MI store to do so in person (always best to try a pack on). The peeps working were extremely helpful! Although thi…
- LANS, 02/17/09
GRAND RAPIDS

Many hikes/climbs with this pack I loved fit+fact it weighs 3lbs less than other pack.After day of rain -2 thumbs down.Big TIME.Woulda been better 2 have pack made of mesh-at…
- Karen, 08/09/10

I'm using backpacks for my daily walk to/from work. Whenever I was logging a couple of papers, gym gear, water and books, I used to get shoulder pain. With the Nitro the pain…
- Johanna, 01/10/11
New York

Tons of room for everything you need/want. The super comfortable belt and back support make carrying this pack a breeze. Even if you only want to bring enough stuff to half fi…
- Tyson, 01/25/11
Saskatoon

Pros * Love the water bladder features (nice and close to your back and can be taken out to be used on it own on your back) * Love the airscape back panel * Love the…
- Karl, 04/13/10
Melbourne, Australia

Excellent pack, light comfortable, holds a lot, etc. It also remained buoyant during a several hundred yard tumble from a botched crossing down a snow melt engorged creek/r…
- Kevin, 02/20/11
US

I have been on 6 big climbs with this bag and Love it. The design is perfect, allowing to pack it to the brim while not killing myself. The beg fits my extremly well; 6'3"…
- Catherine, 07/12/10
NYC

Great day pack for short quick outings or long trail runs ( I have used for both). Plenty of space for water couple of layers and some chow. Only thing hip pockets don' work s…
- Carl, 06/19/11
A-K Ron

Although I just got mine this winter, I have used this backpack before on day hikes all over the Adirondacks. It is super comfy and has ample room for a lunch, water bottles,…
- Glenn, 02/06/12
Blairstown

I eyed this bag up for 2 years before I finally bought it. Every review is absolutely glowing, however... 1. The top pouch is extremely impractical. It has a ton of room in…
- sean, 10/16/11

This pack is great! It looks smaller than it is. It's small enough I can wear it to classes as a laptop bag, but when you extend the straps and set it up to pack, you can put…
- Nathan, 09/23/11
Searcy, Arkansas

This pack has been amazing in so many ways. It fits perfectly but i would recommend trying on a pack before buying it online. There are many organizational features that are i…
- lindsay, 11/22/10

I purchased this pack along with the Men's version a few years ago and my wife really likes it. It fits her well and has the moldable hip belt that we have yet to get molded…
- Todd, 10/11/11
Cincinnati

This bag fits it all. I've used it comfortably for everything from weekend trips to a two week trip. I took it to Hawaii as my only bag and even managed to carry it on. I thin…
- Roosevelt, 08/01/11