Submitted by: Laura - Tucson, AZ
| NATIONAL PARKS QUICKLINKS |
| Product Year | 2009 |
| Usage: | |
| Shape: | dome/hoop |
| Freestanding: | 1 |
| Single Wall: | |
| Capacity: | 2 |
| Number of Poles: | 1 |
| Pole Material: | high-strength aluminum |
| Diameter of Poles (mm): | |
| Floor Space (square feet): | 32.5 |
| Tarp: | 1 |
| Layout: | rectangular |
| Length (inches): | 90 |
| Width (inches): | 52 |
| Nonstandard Shape: | |
| Interior Height (inches): | 40 |
| Vestibule Type: | standard |
| Vestibule Front Area (square feet): | 15 |
| Vestibule Back Area (square feet): | 15 |
| Weight (lbs, oz): | 5,14 |
| Price: | $279.95 |
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Q.}
After testing out backpacks I found the Osprey Ariel to fit really well, but am concerned about the thin hipbelt padding. My ultimate question: If a bag fits you really well, does thin padding make
a big difference? If so, is there a way to improve it?
Submitted by: Laura - Tucson, AZ
A.}
The padding on this particular pack is meant to be thermo-molded to your hips (it’s a process that gets done in the store by a clerk). While the padding may be thin, it’s very effective, and the thinness—along with the customized molding—allows the hipbelt to give your body a really precise wrap.
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