4/26/2023 0 Comments Osprey aether 65![]() The Osprey Rook 65 comes in at 3 pounds 8.5 ounces, which is very respectable given the pack’s low price ($165) and good overall durability (more on this below). All told, the Rook should be fine for short outings with lighter loads, but for long trips with a heavy pack, we’d spend up for a more capable model. Other members of our group were testing more expensive packs including Osprey’s own Atmos and Aura AG, both of which easily outperformed the Rook in carrying comfort. ![]() ![]() On our trip into the Grand Canyon, the stiff padding was borderline uncomfortable under a heavy load including four days’ worth of gear and food. Most noticeably, the padding on the shoulder straps and hipbelt is fairly thin and feels cheap compared to pricier packs. The Osprey Rook 65 is a budget-oriented pack that lacks the comfort and padding of more premium models. To see how it stacks up to the competition, see our article on the best backpacking packs. Below we break down our experiences with the Rook 65. In the end, we found that the drop in cost also translated to a drop in performance: with a heavy load, the Rook’s stiff padding and lack of features detracted from its overall functionality and comfort. Eager to put it to the test, we took this budget-friendly pack on a challenging four-day trek into the Grand Canyon. At $165 for the 65-liter version, Osprey’s Rook is their most affordable multi-day offering to date, coming in around $100 cheaper than much of the competition.
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