Though Osprey has grown over the years, it is still a small company, mostly by choice and necessity.
Osprey values the freedom to experiment with radical new designs and find ways to improve the breed.
They build great packs for folks who know the difference. The Aether 36 offers an improved compression system, a shovel pocket and the Profile adjustable harness. If you're carrying the 36 along for the summit push, you can leave the harness at home and simply use the harness from your Crescent, Luna, or Aether 90 or 75 when you're ready to leave camp. Osprey makes it with tough, lightweight, 210d high tenacity double ripstop, then trims off the panel zip access, and removes the Excessories and SidePockets to pare down weight. The ReCurve Suspension retains its outstanding carry using composite struts and lighter stays.