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
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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