Osprey Aether 65 L VS Atmos 65 L Backpack REVIEW | What's the Difference?

I love the suspension system of the Atmos, but (for me) it has one design flaw that is a deal-breaker. It has limited main front compartment access, unlike the Aether. If you need to reach something in the middle or bottom of your pack you must go down from the top or try and find items from the side zippered access point. That gets to be a pain. This design makes it much more difficult to reach gear that might be at the bottom or middle of your pack. Especially, larger gear. You can't, for example place a camera cube with photo gear and long lenses in the main compartment and easily access them like the Aether. I do like the TMP (webbing) that rests against your back found on the Atmos, which helps with airflow and to prevent sweating on hot days. Unfortunately, the Aether doesn't have that design, although it's design isn't too bad. For my needs I ended up buying the Gregory Zulu which has the TMP web backing and also easy access to the main compartment for my camera gear and hiking gear. It's very comfortable and has lots of pockets and straps. If Osprey made the Atmos with front opening, in addition to the top opening I would have bought the Atmos. I think the suspension system on the Atmos is just a little bit better than the Gregory Zulu, although the Zulu's is pretty comfortable, especially their hip belt. The Atmos is a great pack and for most people it will work well, but for me and what I needed I had to pass.

If I buy a black bag, I don't want a green rain cover.
I wanted a green bag, I'd buy a green bag.

Atmos 65 has the main compartment access from the sides.
In fact this was in important detail I missed when I ordered my Aether.

Could watch reviews all day but you really don't know which one is for you til you put them both on. I personally thought the aether carried and felt better so that made my mind up.

Thank you for this movie. You helped make a decision.
I'm buying Aether 65 :)

different design, colour, weight/back suspension system so Y have a few differences if y are observant

This was review I NEEDED! thank you for doing this exactly as i was looking for

How well will the pads on the hips conform over time to my body?

I find they dig into my hips when I tested out the bag in store.

So the Atmos is basically the previous Aether

We're can I find one like the black one !? Could you send me one ? Lol for an good ol street kid who loves to walk the hills in the woods !!

Hi, is there big differens in comfort when it's on your back? Thank you for great comparison!

I’m in the minority, I’m sure, but I prefer Aether over Atmos, with it’s comfort and differing features

Very useful video. Thanks

Smart move by Osprey to make two similar packs… so a popular utube personality compares them against each other rather than against another brand! Kudos to the Osprey marketing team.

Hi Chris — you might have reviewed an older (2021?) version of the atmos. Mine bought end of 2022 has a rain cover included (in the bottom section) and perhaps more importantly the main compartment can not only be accessed from the top but also from both sides via zippers near its frame. What’s missing in the newer edition is the flap to seal the top of the backpack once the removable top lid is detached. Fun to see how you almost disappeared between both bags. 😂

Why do all Osprey bag names sound like members of the Three Musketeers?!

You're wrong it comes with a rain cover fool

Great comparison! Keep it up! Cheers!

I’ve felt like the water reservoir, if used, in the atmos just takes up too much space and I can’t fit gear in

Not so much a review as it is an overview of the features.

Thank you, Chris 😊

what is the weight capacity?

Hi man! Great video! I can't choose between the Aether Plus 70L and the Atmos AG 65L for my trip to Mexico. Which one should I get? I can get the Atmos for just 168 euros and the Aether Plus for 250 euros. Is it worth the extra money for the Aether Plus? A big plus for the 'Aether Plus' is that you can get to the main compartment from the side. On the other hand, the Atmos AG 65 has a lot of great reviews. Thanks in advance!

Great review!
Thank you so much for sharing

Great video dude, thank you!

👍👍

I have the ATMOS AG 65

Hey, Great vid! Quick question, why is the osprey logo in the ATOMS 65AG straps horizontal, is it not usually vertical??

First time I've seen your videos and you've done a great job at reviewing these products in ways that make sense. Thanks for the review. I subscribed and look forward to more of your reviews!

The Aether can carry a little more weight, the Atmos is more comfortable and breathable, so take your pick, mine choice was the Atmos but both excellent packs. If you need to carry huge loads that are heavy etc I recommend a Savotta jääkäri large or a Mystery ranch 6500 pack.

Need molly straps)вот чего не хватает это как в военных рюкзаках крепления модулей(аптечки,посуды,каремата,палатки и прочего)а ещё не хватает съемной рамы(в австрийских военных рюкзаках redo видел раму которая может снимается и использоваться как средство переноски тяжестей,я даже попробовал тот рюкзак-когда на полигоне на отметке пять километров в замёрзшим болоте сдох грузовик,надо было занести на 5км батареи,чтобы лебёдку запитать)

Amazing video! Question pls, does the lumbar type support absorbs sweat? Thank you.

can u do a review and comparison of the aether plus 60? it has the same daypack as previous ag model. Also they have the stow and go function, dual large zipper on top of the mid access zipper, dedicated rainfly pocket on the bottom and the same mesh pocket on the outside.

Good job on the review!

I wish Atmos 65 had build-in raincover.

This is the video I watched before buying Atmos 65. Thanks for wonderful explanation. 🙌😇

Thanks for the showcase!

Lol, this video made it harder for me to decide which bag. I think I'm leaner towards the Atmos, the colours are awful though. Blue, red and gray? Bleh.

Pretty sad that the top lid can’t convert to daypack like the old aether🥲

I bought the aether 65 today 390$ but did they really have to make that rain cover green 🤮🤮

I'd bought Osprey Atmos AG 65 Blue color,I'm really comfort with my daypack..

I really enjoy your videos. Your passion and attitude really shines through in your reviews. As a fellow gear junkie I share the same excitement. I really love Osprey packs. I opted for the budget Rook 65 and I really love it. It's fairly light and built like a tank. My wife also loves her Renn 50. I believe my next pack will be one of these(unless there is another in the 50-65 L range you would recommend trying out). Thanks again for the video! Happy Trails!

Hey chris would like to know your advice on which one is more preferable by you between osprey's Anti-gravity and Airscape ? Which is good overall?

This was exactly what I was looking for. A good comparison between the atmos and aether series and a close look at the features. I made my mind and am going to purchase the aether mainly because they come in a bigger size than 65 liters. Also digging the front access panel to the main compartment. That alone will save me time having to unpack and repack and making adjustments to my main compartment. Awesome video!

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best video ,details.

Yeah that mesh , spending a lot of time in forests , i can imagine picking twigs out of that stuff for hours on end , the aether isnt bad it collects hardly any crud

Maybe the price difference is tied to the lumbar support

There is an updated Aether "Plus" in 60, 70, 85 and 100 (& Arial Plus too). Looks like it now has the trekking pole carry, similar to the Atmos 65. On top of that, it has a removal day lid that can convert to a small day pack, as well as the integrated flap jack cover, again like the Atmos has; I assume it's easier to remove the lid now too, but couldn't tell for sure. But the price went up quite a bit. The 60L retails at $340 and goes up from there for the larger liter packs. There is also the Aether AG 85, which appears to be a sort of a Frankenstein of the Aether back and hip belt along with the shoulder straps and partial hip/back webbing of the Atmos but, it's on sale now, so I assume it's on its way out and being replaced by the new Aether and Arial Plus lineups; the Aether Plus 85 can carry 5 more lbs than the Aether AG 85 version. And there is the Aether Pro, but perhaps that's a slightly different comparison. Anyway, I have the Atmos 65 and may upgrade to one of the Aethers, as I need to be able to carry heavier loads (the Atmos 65 doesn't take kindly to overloading, but is a great pack and I like it very much otherwise.)