Osprey Aether 65 | 65L Multi-Day Hiking and Tramping Pack NZ | Osprey NZ | Further Faster Christchurch NZ  Close (esc)
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Osprey Aether 65 Pack

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Ideal for a week on the trail or a gear-intensive weekend,  is a customizable, perfect-fitting pack that has the ability to carry larger and heavier loads

The Osprey Aether 65 features an adjustable torso and Custom Fit-on-the-Fly™ Shoulder Straps and Hipbelt to calibrate the perfect fit.

An injection-molded AirScape™ backpanel delivers fine-tuned performance.

Made with high-quality bluesign®-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR.

Raincover included.

Weight: 2.231 kg

    AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL

    • Injection-molded, die-cut foam AirScape™ framesheet maintains comfortable back contact with ventilated airflow channels and maximum stability for carrying heavy loads
    • Mesh-covered foam lumbar for supportive, lightweight and comfortable contact surfaces

    CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY SHOULDER STRAP

    • Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps allow for a precise shoulder wrap and fit
    • Spacer mesh fabric provides a soft and comfortable contact surface

    CUSTOM FIT-ON-THE-FLY HIPBELT

    • Incremental length and angle adjustments allow for a fine-tuned fit
    • Extendible Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt offers a precise fit for varying waist sizes
    • Crossbody ErgoPull hipbelt pulls weight into lumbar when hipbelt is tightened

    ENHANCED LOAD TRANSFER

    • The Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt integrates the LightWire frame into the adjustment system—creating a better distribution of weight and, in turn, a better carry

    MORE FEATURES

    • A Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt, Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Strap and adjustable torso length allow for a fine-tuned fit for a variety of body shapes and sizes.
    • An injection-molded, die-cut foam AirScapeTM backpanel creates a breathable, close-to-body fit.
    • Designed to provide a stable close-to-body carry; ideal for managing heavier loads when the trail gets technical.
    • Constructed with high-quality bluesign®-approved nylon and PFC-free DWR.
    • 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

    Airscape Backpanel

    • Injection-molded, die-cut foam AirScape™ framesheet maintains comfortable back contact with ventilated airflow channels and maximum stability for carrying heavy loads
    • Mesh-covered foam lumbar for supportive, lightweight and comfortable contact surfaces

    Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Strap

    • Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Shoulder Straps allow for a precise shoulder wrap and fit
    • Spacer mesh fabric provides a soft and comfortable contact surface

    Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt

    • Incremental length and angle adjustments allow for a fine-tuned fit
    • Extendible Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt offers a precise fit for varying waist sizes
    • Crossbody ErgoPull hipbelt pulls weight into lumbar when hipbelt is tightened

    Enhanced Load Transfer

    • The Custom Fit-on-the-Fly Hipbelt integrates the LightWire frame into the adjustment system—creating a better distribution of weight and, in turn, a better carry
    • Load Range: 14-27 kg
    • Fabric
      • Main: bluesign®-approved 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR
      • Accent: bluesign®-approved 210D nylon Diamond, PFC-free DWR
      • Bottom: bluesign®-approved 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR
    Volume  Dimension Weight
    Small/Medium 65L 80H X 40W X 28D cm 2.231 kg
    Large/XLarge 68L 85H X 40W X 28D cm 2.251 kg

     

    AETHER 65 Sizing

     Torso Size Pack Size
    15" (38cm) -
    16" (40.5cm) S/M
    17" (43cm) S/M
    18" (46cm) S/M
    19" (48cm) S/M or L/XL
    20" (51cm) S/M or L/XL
    21" (53cm) L/XL
    22" (56cm) L/XL
    23" (58.5cm) L/XL
    24" (61cm) -
    25" (63.5cm) -

    Osprey Packs | How to measure your back length

    🎄Christmas Shipping Info 2024🎄

    To avoid disappointment on Christmas day, please ensure you have all online orders for shipping within New Zealand placed by 1 pm on Wednesday, the 18th of December. 

    For international shipping, orders must be placed by 1 pm on Monday, the 25th of November.

    These dates have been given to us by our couriers and will provide the best opportunity for your gifts to arrive on time. While we would like to 100% guarantee your package will arrive on time, it is in the hands of the couriers after it leaves our warehouse. 

     

     

    NEW ZEALAND DELIVERY 

    For delivery of orders within New Zealand, excluding boats and oversized items:

    • All local orders over NZD $149 are shipped free using a standard signature required service.
    • All local orders under NZD $149 are charged a flat fee of NZD $8 and are shipped using standard signature required service.
    • We mostly use Post Haste Couriers as our courier service
    • Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
    • Rural Address and PO box numbers please add business 2 days.
    • Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
    • Once your order has left the store it is at the mercy of the couriers. Please check your tracking information and contact the couriers if it has not arrived when expected.

    HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?

    • Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
    • Rural Address and PO Boxes, please add 2 more days.
    • We try our best to get your orders out to you ASAP, however, during our peak times (Christmas, Sale week etc), we may need an extra day to process them.
    • These estimates are for a perfect world when courier companies work on time and natural disasters and pandemics are at bay. Once it has left the shop it is sometimes up to the shipping gods!

     If you would like an update of Courier Network Status, please see these links:

    CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AFTER I ORDER?

    • We can’t change addresses in the system once your order has been placed, however, send an email to hello@furtherfaster.co.nz or call us in-store and we will endeavour to change the address.
    • Please let us know before order cut off at 1pm daily.

    INSTORE PICK UP / CLICK & COLLECT

    • We offer an in-store pick up service.
    • This is contactless, please order online and choose Pick-Up.
    • You will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
    • Collection can be made during opening hours at 
      57A Buchan Street
      Sydenham
      Christchurch

    WHERE IS MY ORDER: 

    • Once your order has been shipped you will receive a Shipment Order Email. This will have a link to your tracking details, you can use this link to find the location of your parcel and contact the courier company to see how far away it is.
    • If you have not received a confirmation email within 24hrs, please check your junk box in your email, as some times we need to get in touch with you and emails do happen to end up in there!
    • Alternatively, speak to our order guru 'Bot-Bruce', and he can find the tracking details for you in the chat section of this pop-up. Just ask him, 'Where is my order?' and follow the prompts 🐻.

     

    INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY (AUSTRALIA, USA)

    • All Australian orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $35 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).  Paddles are NZD $125 for 2 and 4 piece paddles and NZD $195 for 1 piece paddles.
    • All North American orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $90 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).
    • Standard delivery times for international orders can vary from 5 business days to 6 weeks.
    • Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
    • International orders do not come with a signature delivery confirmation.
    • Please do not buy products with eggs or bacon, as international customs do not like this and your order may be confiscated at your own cost (no one wants wasted bacon and eggs!)
    • NZ GST: For international orders New Zealand sales tax (GST) is not included in the price. However the price shown on the website is the price to be paid regardless of the country to be shipped to. 

    SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS

    • All orders are shipped from our Christchurch store and usually leave the next working day. If for some reason we don't have the item you ordered we will notify you as soon as possible and let you know when you can expect delivery. Special order for non stocked items vary however are usually 2-6 weeks.

    BOATS 

    • Need your boat shipped? No problem! Shipping is excluded at time of purchase. The team will calculate this separately after your purchase and contact you with the best rates for you at the time.

    • As a cost indication shipping typically starts at $99 for smaller boats and $150 for longer, larger boats. This is based on where in NZ your boat needs to go and which boat you purchase.
    • Boats are delivered to your nearest Mainfreight Depot for you to collect from there.

    QUESTIONS?

    If you'd like to know availability and delivery times for a specific item please contact us and we will aim to get back to you the same day within business hours.

     

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    Customer Reviews

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    Ray S.
    From Torture to Triumph: A Hunter’s Love Letter to the Aether 65

    I can’t say enough about the Osprey Aether 65 pack, or the legends at Further Faster who helped me kit up for success. Their team didn’t just sell me a pack; they orchestrated a symphony of straps, buckles, and adjustments that turned this pack into a tailor-made extension of my spine. Absolute pros with a dash of kiwi charm!

    Now to the pack itself—what a beast! My old hunting pack was like a medieval torture device, leaving me creaking and groaning for days after lugging out a deer and all my camping gear. Enter the Aether 65: a pack so comfortable it feels like it’s laughing at heavy loads. Hauling out a full deer? No worries. Add a tent, stove, and a few days' worth of supplies? Easy as!

    This pack is a game changer in the backcountry. It hugs you in all the right places, stays balanced, and has enough room to pack out not only your kill but also your dignity (unlike some of those post-hunt waddle-outs I’ve endured in the past).

    Further Faster, you’ve got my loyalty for life. Between your expert fitting and the pure genius of this pack, I’m heading into the bush ready to chase deer and conquer mountains without feeling like I’ve been trampled by both.

    Five stars for the Aether 65 and the team that made it all happen. You’ve revolutionized how I hunt, hike, and haul!

    B
    Bailee R.
    Best pack by far

    Just finished a 3 day trip and this pack was super comfortable definitely recommend.

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    maria k.
    Love this pack

    No regrets buying this pack. I’m female and this model is typically marketed at males but I find the slim ‘male’ design really comfortable. Lots of great features and pockets. Comfortable padded straps. I don’t think I’ll stray from Osprey

    J
    Jodie S.
    Fantastic bag!

    Wow what a comfortable pack, no more sore shoulders. This would be the most comfortable pack I have ever had. Love it, it has made carrying my gear so much easier and enjoyable.

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    David P.
    Thanks for the great fitting

    Purchased this pack after the team at further faster provided a great fitting service, tried several packs and decided on this one. Looking forward to taking it bush.

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