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Books About Container Gardening
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:06 p.m.
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William Moss gets around. He's appeared on the Discovery Channel, HGTV, TLC and CBS, always talking about urban gardening and growing vegetables in small spaces. Moss, also known as The Garden Boss, is now sharing his expertise and enthusiasm in a 200-page paperback published last August by Cool Springs Press and priced at $21.99.
The book's title -- "Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening: The No Yard, No Time, No Problem Way to Grow Your Own Food" -- is definitely a bit deceptive: Gardening obviously takes time, and problems inevitably occur. But the author's been-there, done-that advice on growing everything from arugula to zucchini minimizes potential pitfalls. Moss's advice, by the way, is delivered as clearly and charmingly in print as on television. He boasts a friendly, between-you-and-me writing style that's utterly engaging.
If you garden on a patio, deck, balcony or rooftop, or in a small yard, "Edible Gardening" explains how to use raised beds, containers, window boxes and vertical-growing techniques to raise splendid crops of tasty vegetables. Although it contains 140 color photos and numerous lists and charts, this book can't be described as comprehensive because it focuses on the best vegetables for small-scale home cultivation. Accordingly, larger vegetables like corn and watermelon aren't discussed.
Another great book for container gardeners is "The Bountiful Container," a 410-page softcover that's been in print for over a decade. This incredibly detailed manual features cultivation advice about vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers, and uses easy-to-understand directions to guide gardeners from seed sowing to the final harvest.
Written by Rose Marie Nichols McGee and Maggie Stuckey, and published by Workman Publishing, "The Bountiful Container" is priced at $17.95 -- a pittance if this book's true value is considered. Although illustrated only with line drawings, the book is beautifully laid out and brims with specific and general information covering every aspect of container gardening, including suitable varieties, growing seasons, theme and specialty gardens and numerous mouth-watering recipes.
In fact, "The Bountiful Container" is a great bedside book because it's one of the rare horticultural guides that are as entertaining as they are informative. Both "Edible Gardening" and "The Bountiful Container" are available by visiting www.Amazon.com.
[ Charles Reynolds, a Winter Haven resident, has an associate's degree in horticulture and is a member of the Garden Writers' Association of America. ]
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Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare, inherited condition that causes colorectal cancer. FAP results in the development of hundreds of polyps inside the large intestine.
FAP is caused by a genetic defect. Polyps usually begin developing during during the teenage years, and 95% of people with FAP will have polyps by age 35. The average person with FAP will have colorectal cancer found by the age of 39 years.
Risk Factors
The primary risk factor for FAP is having family members with this condition. However, this condition can occur in people without a family history of the condition. This is because the genetic defect can caused by a new mutation in the affected person.
In the early stages, there may be no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
- Rectal bleeding or blood in the stool
- Diarrhea
- Cramping pain in the stomach
- Weight loss
- Bloating
- Fatigue
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. To confirm a diagnosis, your doctor will do some tests. These may include:
- DNA analysis to determine if you have the defective gene
- Biopsy to see if polyps are cancerous
- Eye exam to look for lesions in the retina
An endoscopy is a thin, lighted, telescope-like tube with a camera that is used to look for polyps inside the intestines. Endoscopy for FAP may include:
- An exam of the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine
- An exam of the rectum and colon
FAP is treated with surgery. Since FAP causes so many polyps, they cannot be removed individually. Therefore, the goal of surgery is to remove the portion of the intestine that contains the cancerous or precancerous polyps. The surgical procedure used depends on the length of intestine involved.
The three main surgical treatments are:
- Colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) —Removal of the colon except for a small section above the rectum. The last part of the small intestine is connected to the remaining part of the colon, preserving bowel function.
- Restorative proctocolectomy (pouch) —Removal of the colon and rectum, leaving the anal canal. A pouch is created with the lower end of the small intestine. The pouch mimics the function of the rectum. The pouch is connected to the anal canal, preserving bowel function.
- Total proctocolectomy with permanent ileostomy —Removal of the colon, rectum, and anal canal. A permanent ileostomy is created. An ileostomy is a surgical opening through the wall of the abdomen. It is used as a path for waste material to leave the body. After an ileostomy, you will wear a special bag to collect body waste.
Duodenal polyps in the small intestine are managed with endoscopy. An endocope is used to find the polyps. Once found, the surgeon inserts small tools through a tube in the endoscope and removes them. In some cases, surgery to remove the duodenum may be done.
Medications are used shrink polyps and to prevent new ones from forming. Medications include:
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- COX-2 inhibitors
The remaining intestine will need to be inspected by endoscopy as often as every 6 months for the rest of your life. Because the risk of developing other polyps that could grow to become cancer is so high, it is crucial for your doctor to keep a very close watch. If more polyps arise, further surgery may be required.

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H.R.3261 - Stop Online Piracy Act
To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. view all titles (7)
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- Popular: SOPA as .
- Popular: Stop Online Piracy Act as introduced.
- Short: Stop Online Piracy Act as introduced.
- Official: To promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Popular: Enforcing and Protecting American Rights Against Sites Intent on Theft and Exploitation Act as introduced.
- Popular: E-PARASITE Act as introduced.
- Popular: SOPA.
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Yeah right…
What about this part?
Wouldn't some just love that is all privacy software was made illegal…
SOPA does NOTHING but make it easier to ENFORCE EXISTING LAW and gives the DOJ another tool to enforce laws.
The Supreme Court Justice who called internet wire communications the, unique and wholly new medium of worldwide human communication ,was twenty-five when the first WMD was used to terrorize Japan into surrendering in WWII. The United States did NOT enter WWII to stop Hitler from exterminating Jews but to punish Japan for bombing Pearl Harbor.
Internet wire communications are nothing more than the logical progression of 47 USC §153 ¶(52) communications by wire and not the unique and wholly new medium of worldwide human communication called in OBVIOUS error by a Justice who was 77 and past the age for retiring and drawing Social Security at the time.
No judge grew up with internet wire communications!
You TOO.
Yeah right…
What about this part?
Wouldn't some just love that is all privacy software was made illegal…
Dear Congress
You hate to know all the details of this bill BEFORE voting for it.
Here are some facts for you…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJIuYgIvKsc
@SOPA is not an infringement against anything, and these internet kids need to stop bringing up the First Amendment.
Well thank you for that compliment. I still remember playing Gunship on my C64… when I was somewhere around 30.
This part could take away any privacy available to anyone in America.
"knowingly and willfully provides or offers to provide a product or service designed or marketed by such entity…for the circumvention or bypassing of a Justice Department-erected blockade."
Now I assume most of us know we are walking on the entire planet while we are online, and there are many predators out there, both official and unofficial, that don't have our best intentions at heart. And most know your standard browser and web connection track and record every step you make, for eternity.
I'm not going to state what the Constitution says here, but how would everyone feel if a law was passed that said you could only have glass walls in your house now so you can be watched, and you had to carry a camera that transmitted everywhere you went and what you did with you at all times?
Without software that is capable of bypassing that DOJ "blockade" also that is what you will be forced to live with.
And did you ever wonder why government cant just go arrest those supposed criminals instead of trying to block us from accessing them???????
This whole thing reminds my way too much of why some say we need more laws to restrict legal gun ownership to prevent crimes by criminals that already cant legally own a gun in the first place.
The same old song they sing about how we need more laws to restrict law abiding peoples rights so they can stop the criminals from doing things that are already illegal by existing laws…
One last thought for the day.
All the privacy software I am running right now can bypass the Great Firewall Of China with no problem, totally illegal to them.
So now we are going to make that illegal here in the name of so called safety?
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Benjamin Franklin
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety"
Benjamin Franklin gave us this worthless but neat-sounding drivel long before setting any of the slaves free this Founding-Father owned. NOT the life qualities ideal for an authority to cite regarding liberties? Mr Franklin granted his slaves liberty before death on April 17, 1790. Oddly enough, Benjamin Franklin died ONE month and 13 days before the initial copy[rite] FRAUD passed on May 31, 1790
Internet wire communications will be AS REGULATED AS TELEVISION when my Federal Court case(s) resolve(s).
SOPA is not the ideal way to end copy[rite] violation by wire. Making copy[rite] violation by wire a crime with MANDATORY prison time, – period.
Copy[rite] in the USA must be rewritten with the international Berne Convention personal copy rights entirely removed from the existing USA corporate copy ritual.
Anonymous PORN ACCESS GAME-OVER FOLKS.
I believe unregulated internet wire communications have been illegal since begun. There is no option besides enforcing laws already passed.
SOPA makes absolutely no difference after existing but ignored laws are required to be followed. I wrote wire communication software BEFORE Google existed. Ten years ago it was archived.
http://web.archive.org/web/200102010838/http://curtisres.com/I am severely brain damaged but can write and deploy a Google Inc search interface today. I suspect most "programers" can too. My reservation software, see archived above, was so much above search engines in complexity.
Unregulated internet wire communications have been illegal since begun. No option remains besides enforcing laws already passed.
"For the purpose of regulating interstate and foreign commerce in communication by wire so as to make available, so far as possible, to all the people of the United States, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, a rapid, efficient, Nation-wide, and world-wide wire communication service with adequate facilities at reasonable charges, for the purpose of the national defense, for the purpose of promoting safety of life and property through the use of wire communications, and for the purpose of securing a more effective execution of this policy by centralizing authority heretofore granted by law to several agencies and by granting additional authority with respect to interstate and foreign commerce in wire communication, there is created a commission to be known as the "Federal Communications Commission", which shall be constituted as hereinafter provided, and which shall execute and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
I watched a news story a while back about a guy talking to his friend on the phone about a mock terrorist attack planned to train first responders in his town. It seems his words caught SkyNets attention and some men in black showed up at his door to question him about his conversation that contained key words their bots caught.
How much more regulation do you want?
Attacking Ben Franklin now? Geeze…
I bet you can find a problem with all the founders too…
How about Thomas Paine? That could get interesting…
"You do realize nobody is paying attention to you anymore right?"Did they EVER pay attention? Online and offline pornography will soon require authenticated adult viewership and that viewership dates/times be stored local to the computer used to display adult art.
Did you catch the online and offline part of the above? It is already technically trivial and has been trivial for twenty years or more.
Michael Henri Page Esq misled the Western District of Arkansas Magistrate Judge Honorable Erin L Setser and described the Google Inc search engine as, "For one thing, search is completely automated. It goes out, it crawls the web, it sees what's there, and it reports it back. The machine has no way of knowing whether a picture is nude…", as is totally incorrect and malicious. See Dkt 216 pp(71-75) and read the fairytale told by Google Inc in open Court.
"Justice Department-erected blockade"—-"Great Firewall Of China"
Another one for the Anti-SOPA side.
Also… Three cheers for irony. :P
Just be careful about believing who REALLY opposes this now…
More stuff out there than I even have time to read on this bill…
I found that on the the twitter feed for one of the security/privacy communities founders.
Too little too late I think. I would NEVER buy a domain from them now.
The internet (people) fight back!
Internet wire communications will be AS REGULATED AS TELEVISION when my Federal Court case(s) resolve(s).
This comment thread has become too domainer and become useless.
How does one find a website when uses of even "snippits" by GOOG et al requires a license fee like it will SOON?
Why won't GOOG et al follow the robot.txt protocol on my website?
So people will have to back to buying Penthouse?
Who regulated that stuff? Did parents have a safe in their house back then?
And it sucks Google is the only search engine…
Yes, offline AND online pornography or nude photos will benefit greatly when the FCC regulates wire communications. Pornography and nude photos will be controlled in homes just as alcohol, cigarettes, and firearms are controlled currently.
Accesses by IPs to adult material will be required recorded on the accessing computer as well as the site visited… PERIOD!
The porn-filled "open internet" WILL SOON NO LONGER EXIST.Google Inc has faced me in United States District Court for over three-years and have no possibility of winning and keeping porn-by-wire flowing.
I will not settle regardless of financial offers and this is now obvious. I have sought to add Microsoft Corporation and the FCC. There is no doubt in my mind that they will all face me before the Supreme Court eventually. I already know the end results of my case(s) but not how negatively search engines will be impacted or if they will survive.
SOPA and United States copy[rite] law are BOTH corporate hoaxes.


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NHIAA Div. II Boys' Basketball Tournament: No. 12 Windham upsets No. 5 Oyster River
In other action, top-ranked Pembroke defeated 16th-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas of Dover 43-25, eighth-ranked Pelham beat ninth-ranked Plymouth 44-37, 13th-ranked Coe-Brown Academy upset No. 4 Hollis-Brookline 66-63, second-ranked Portsmouth routed No. 15 Goffstown 82-53, seventh-ranked Souhegan of Amherst downed No. 10 Hanover 55-33 and third-rated Lebanon ousted No. 14 Merrimack Valley, 75-66.
In the quarterfinals on Saturday, Pembroke will host Pelham, Windham will host Coe-Brown, Lebanon will host Bishop Brady, a 72-64 winner over John Stark of Weare and Portsmouth will host Souhegan.
Dave Carbonello scored 11 points to lead Windham (10-9) to its upset win. Nick Lazar had 16 for the 13-6 Bobcats.
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Holiday Inn Express - Vernon Hills
Just minutes from the shores of Lake Michigan, this hotel is conveniently located less than 25 miles from Chicago's O'Hare Airport and the Great Lakes Naval Base. Families staying at our hotel will enjoy exploring Lake County with attractions including Six Flags Great America. This hotel offers one and two-room suites which all include a free hot breakfast buffet, free high speed wireless Internet access and a complimentary Manager's Reception Monday - Thursday. Relax in the indoor pool or work out in the fitness center. Two meeting rooms totaling 1200 sq. ft. accommodating 75 people are also available for special events or meetings.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Hotel Indigo
Boutique all-suite hotel features the "Phi" Bistro & Bar with a full-service Starbucks coffee bar through the "We Proudly Brew" program and room service for breakfast and dinner, indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center and wireless Internet access. Guest suites are 25% larger than standard hotel room & include 32" flat-panel TV, MP3-player alarm clocks, spa-inspired showers, sofa sleepers (most suites) and work desks with smart lamps. Within 1 mile of over 200 stores, fine and casual dining and much more.
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Motel 6 - Villa Park
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Affordable, budget motel with quality sleeping rooms. Centrally located for easy access to attractions, restaurants and shopping.
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DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Welcome to Brer Rabbit Motel. We offer low daily and weekly rates. Amenities include color TV, free cable with five HBO channels. King-size beds available. All rooms are clean and comfortable.
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Intown Suites Chicago West
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Find your next home away from home at the InTown Suites extended-stay property in Villa Park, where apartment-style rooms with many amenities await. Situated in close proximity to all the area has to offer.
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Fish Lake Campground Resort
This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.
Fish Lake Beach Campground
This campground has been family owned and operated since 1939. This is a great place to spend some quality family time or just to get away for some fishing, swimming and picnicking. All of the campsites have water, electricity, and fire rings. Campers can use the swimming pool, kiddie pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, rent a row or paddle boat, watch a movie Friday and Saturday nights at the outdoor movie theatre or play a round of mini golf. There are also family activities including Bingo, ceramics, crafts, pool games and story time. The campground also has 2 basketball courts, a baseball field, playground and a teen recreational center with video games. Come for a day, a week, a month or stay all season.
The Lotus Suites
This affordable, extended stay hotel is situated on a 200 acre Championship Golf Estate. An 80-room all-suite hotel, some with full kitchens and fireplaces, offering great amenities including in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television with HBO, Nintendo games and coffee maker. Relax in the heated indoor pool or Jacuzzi, work out in the fitness area, play a game of tennis or practice on the driving range and wake up to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.
Wakan Cove Bed & Breakfast
A romantic, rustic, waterfront B&B. Lakeview breakfasts and sunsets, a swimming pool, wildlife, and watersports produce an atmosphere of a small resort. Full breakfast.
Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites is carefully designed with spacious rooms, queen size beds, full kitchens and business desk with executive chair. Among all amenities included in the rate are fitness center, laundry facility, local calls, high speed internet and more.
Econo Lodge Waukegan
If you're looking for a clean, quiet room with a friendly and helpful staff, Econo Lodge is the place to stay. With the newly-remodelled rooms full of amenities, your stay is sure to be comfortable and enjoyable! Rooms feature 56-channel cable televisions, king and queen beds, and free local calls. Rollaways and cribs are available, along with a complimentary continental breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Waukegan
Elegant hotel with two bedroom suites, executive suites and jacuzzi featured rooms. Guests will enjoy the large heated indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and an extended size breakfast room with a complimentary continental breakfast. Each room offers a microwave, refrigerator, free internet and HD TV with complimentary HBO. Conveniently close to Six Flags Great America, Great Lakes Naval Base and Gurnee Mills Outlet Mall. Business travelers looking for lodging will be pleased by our accommodations located near businesses including CDW, Abbott, Baxter, Akzo Nobel and HSBC and our business services which include three large meeting rooms, catering services, 24-hour business center and free high-speed wireless internet.
Residence Inn by Marriott, Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
This home away from home offers suites with 50% more space than ordinary hotel rooms. These versatile suites offer separate living, dining and sleeping areas, fully equipped kitchens and a comfortable work area including free high-speed Internet, desk-level outlet and voice mail. Free buffet breakfast and a free dinner social Monday-Thursday offered to all guests. Work out in the on-site fitness center or attend a meeting in the 644 sq ft. meeting room. Close to the Great Lakes Navy Base, Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills and a variety of shops and restaurants.
Courtyard by Marriott, Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
This newly renovated, hotel located in the Fountain Square Plaza, is near the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Abbott and Cardinal Health and minutes from Six Flags. Relax and get ready for the day in one of 137 spacious guest rooms or 12 suites. Enjoy high-speed Internet access, premium pay movies and free in-room coffee - plus an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Start the day at the Courtyard Café with a hot breakfast buffet or grab a snack from "The Market" which offers a variety of food and beverages 24/7. Use the business center to charge your phone, plug in a laptop or fax/print documents. The 1,284 sq ft of meeting space is available for small meetings and social events. Hotel offers shuttles to Navy Graduation.
Ramada Inn - Waukegan
Full service hotel with banquet facilities, meeting rooms, a lounge and a restaurant serving all day. This hotel is located close to Six Flags Great America/Hurricane Harbor, offering packages to the park and discounted tickets and near the Great Lakes Naval Training Command, offering transportation for graduation with special rates for Navy families. Free continental breakfast, high speed wired and wireless internet access, room service, business center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gift shop and exercise room available for all guests
Comfort Inn - Waukegan
This hotel is conveniently located just minutes from the Naval Station Great Lakes, Six Flags Great America, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Gurnee Mills outlet mall and Lake Michigan. This hotel offers many fine features and amenities, including free deluxe continental breakfast, free coffee, and free wireless high-speed Internet access. The surrounding area boasts a variety of entertainment venues, restaurants and cocktail lounges. Business travelers will welcome additional conveniences like the public computer with Internet access, in-room desks, and access to copy and fax services.
Candlewood Suites - Waukegan
A 4-time Quality Excellence Award Winner, this hotel is spacious and built for comfort. Each of the suites have a full kitchen, complete with microwave and full size refrigerator. Catch up on work on the large executive desk with two phone lines and free high speed Internet. Relax in the overstuffed recliner while enjoying cable TV, listening to your MP3 or watching movies that can be borrowed from the free DVD library. Work off some stress in the Fitness Center or visit the on-site convenient store, Candlewood Cupboard, where meals and snacks can be purchased.
Quality Inn - Waukegan
84 spacious and newly renovated rooms. Conveniently located 3 miles from Great Lakes Naval Station, Waukegan Industrial Park, Gurnee Mills, Lake Michigan, Six Flags Great America and many more attractions.
America's Best Value Inn & Suites - Waukegan
Indoor Heated Pool, Free Wireless Internet, Free Continental Breakfast, all rooms with refrigerator, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, and coffee makers.
Motel 6 - Waukegan
Newly Renovated Hotel Property, Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Coffee, Pets Are Welcome, 3 Miles From Six Flags Great America, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center And Gurnee Mills Mall.
Motel 6
Newly Renovated Hotel Property, Outdoor Pool, Free High Speed Wireless Internet, Free Coffee, Pets Are Welcome, 3 Miles From Six Flags Great America, The Great Lakes Naval Training Center And Gurnee Mills Mall.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee
Among hotels in the Chicago Waukegan/Gurnee area, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a breath of fresh air. As the first SpringHill Suites in North America featuring the new A.I.R. design package, we invite you to celebrate travel life at this smart and stylish all-suite hotel offering a fresh perspective that turns everyday trips into memorable experiences. You'll find plenty of room to make yourself at home with up to 25% more space than a traditional hotel.
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites
This hotel is known for its friendly, spacious and comfortable environment and is located a few miles from Six Flags, Gurnee Mills, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, downtown Waukegan, top local golf courses, area attractions, and the best sport facilities.
Towneplace Suites - Dundee
Hotel amenities include fully equipped kitchens, large work spaces with 2 phone lines, personalized voicemail, on-site business services, and more.
CITY:West Dundee
Chicago-West Dundee Courtyard by Marriott
Relax in one of our spacious guest rooms featuring a comfortable sitting area, large work desk, two phones with dataports, DSL line, and in-room coffee.
CITY:West Dundee
Hampton Inn - Westchester
Newly Renovated!! Special discounts for groups, corporate, seniors and motorcoach tour packages. Features Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet daily. Two meeting rooms, exercise room. Restaurants within walking distance. Free weekday shuttle to nearby offices, malls, entertainment. Located only 15 miles from Chicago, 6 miles from Oak Park. Only 15 miles to O'Hare and Midway Airports. Competitive weekend rates.
Candlewood Suites-Northbrook Wheeling
An extended stay property for the leisure or business traveler. Full kitchens, free local calls, free high speed internet access; weekly maid service, complimentary guest laundry, comfortable accessible rooms.
Best Western Palwaukee Inn-Wheeling
Stay with us at our 3-Diamond rated facility a member of the largest hotel chain in the world. We are conveniently located, offer competitive affordable rates-WIFI included and complimentary continental breakfast. We have all the amenities to meet the needs of any traveler.
DoubleTree Hotel Chicago - Wood Dale & Elk Grove Village
Located in the Chancellory Business Park, only two miles east of the Thorndale exit off I-290. Convenient to both O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport, thirty-five minutes from downtown Chicago. Trains to/from Chicago just five minutes from the hotel. All rooms feature: Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree sleep experience, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, Sweet Dreams alarm clock radio with MP3 connectivity, coffeemaker, complimentary high-speed Internet access, USA Today® delivered to your room, TV Japan. 3000 square feet of meeting space, full-service Garden Cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Lobby lounge with tow large HD televisions. Room service available. New Japanese menu items. Sunday Champagne Brunch American and Japanese!
CITY:Wood Dale
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Wood Dale
Courtyard Chicago Wood Dale is convenient to O'Hare as well as major area highways and attractions. Breakfast buffett and items cooked-to-order at this hotel. Near O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Complimentary local/metra station shuttle service. Never underestimate the importance of a good night's rest. Your Marriott awaits! Complimentary high-speed internet.
CITY:Wood Dale
DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Wood Dale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Wood Dale is located in the Chancellory Business Park near I-290 & Thorndale Ave. (9 miles from O'Hare Airport and 35 miles from Midway) and offers 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a restaurant, a lounge, and more.
CITY:Wood Dale
Cabin Nature Center
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Osprey Aether 70
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Weight | 4 lb 13 oz / 2.17 kg | 4 lb 15 oz / 2.23 kg | 5 lb 3 oz / 2.35 kg | 5 lb 4 oz / 2.38 kg |
Capacity | 4089 cu in / 67 L | 4272 cu in / 70 L | 4455 cu in / 73 L | 4638 cu in / 76 L |
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Wonderful craftsmanship with a great carry. All in…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $180
Wonderful craftsmanship with a great carry.
- Great ride
- Swallows gear
- Highly adjustable
- Excellent workmanship and materials
- Lack of organization
All in all the Osprey Aether 70 is my all-time favorite "big boy" pack.
If you follow gear you know that Osprey is considered top-of-the-line, as much for their rock-solid, lifetime guarantee as their superior products. The Aether is my fourth Osprey pack and I don't see myself ever switching brands.
I'll bypass all the specs which can be found easily enough but will just mention a few of my personal thoughts. A big plus for me are the numerous compression straps and the flexibility of use they provide. A common misstep is over packing just to "top off the pack" but with the strategically placed straps, on both the sides and at the top of the main compartment, you can pack down the load without having to fill it up.
I'm also a big fan of how it carries. I try to keep my loads as light as possible but have carried 50 lbs with no sway with the weight falling where it's supposed to. The materials used just scream quality and despite a couple of years of frequent use show no real sign of wear. While you can swap out the hip belts if you want I prefer the minimal padding.
(Side note: Osprey has a feature in which they will 'mold" the hip belt to your body contour via a heating system found in many of the stores where Osprey's are sold. I've been told, by an Osprey rep. in fact, that it is not necessary and more of a gimmick than anything. The standard hip belt will take shape on it's own after a couple of trips. I found this to be the case.)
One drawback to the model I have, which has been changed for 2013, is the lack of hip pockets. If keeping a bar, camera or phone close by is of importance, consider the newer model. Also, while the stuffit pocket is great, and the vast main compartment just swallows gear, I would like to see one more zippered pocket on the top lid. There's just one now and I would prefer not having to hunt for smaller pieces I might need. That said, the top lid does come off to make a very useful hip pack for day hikes out of base camp.
And other great element of Osprey is their customer service. I've stepped on and broken buckles in the past and all it takes is sending them a photo of the broken piece and a description of where it's located and they will immediately send you free replacements. That kind of thing really matters to me.
So if you're looking for a killer pack that handles both an overnight and week long+ excursions, you really can't do much better than the Aether 70. I HIGHLY recommend this pack.
Ultra comfy, ultra adjustable pack able to handle…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $270-ish
Ultra comfy, ultra adjustable pack able to handle significant weight.
- Relatively lightweight
- Stable
- Durable
- Well-designed
- Huge capacity
- Adjustable
- Access features
- Compression straps
- Water bottle pockets
- Bear spray slides off hip belt when unbuckled
When it comes to packs, it either feels good or it doesn't. I tried on numerous packs and even though most technically fit, this is the only one that felt good. I'm shaped kinda weird (narrow shoulders, thick chest) and needed significant finagling to come up with a pack that fit and felt good. The result was well worth the wait.
The harness can be switched around with the pack which makes for a very versatile fit. I ended up with a medium pack coupled with a small harness. It's arguably the most comfortable internal frame pack I've ever worn.
All the requisite straps are present and fully and easily adjustable. Nothing unusual here except there are tons of them. You can compress your gear in so many different ways you'll probably need a moment to reflect. Go ahead...
As with every internal frame pack I've ever worn, you will sweat and the pack will not vent enough to keep you comfy in this regard. All these pack designers coming up with new high-tech names for their back panel venting systems (the Aether 70's is the "Airscape"...oooo!) should spend their time and money elsewhere. As far as I've been able to tell none of them are particularly effective at venting and the Aether 70 is no exception. You will sweat. Embrace it. Revel in it. Let it make you feel like a hero from the dim recesses of history. Or a tax accountant from Jersey, whichever you prefer.
There is a sleeping bag compartment accessible from the bottom of the pack via a zipper and compressible with two straps. I'm sure your sleeping bag will approve but if it complains you can remove the divider between the sleeping bag compartment and the main body cavity of the pack which will allow your sleeping bag to socialize with the rest of your gear.
There is a huge main compartment and a stretchy front pocket for your toilet paper, though you'd need to bring lots of toilet paper to completely fill it up. There is a zipper opening on the pack body which allows you to access the main compartment from the outside of the pack in kind of a pseudo panel-loader way. This helps if you dropped something small inside the main compartment and don't want to upend your pack to get at it (you know it dropped way down and is now chillin' with your sleeping bag, right?).
The pack lid is huge and very adjustable. You could put anything from a pair of long underwear to a large stuffed animal to scare away bears from your camp at the end of the day in there. The lid can be disengaged and worn as a fanny pack. Or a large ugly hat.
The hip belt is special. You can take it in to any one of a number of authorized Osprey retailers and they'll heat it up for you in a special little oven (don't try this at home) and you can wear it around the store for 15-20 minutes or so. This molds the hip belt padding to your hip bones for a custom fit. This makes for a supremely comfy pack ride, even with a large, heavy load.
The pack is also very durable. You could run over it with a truck or verbally abuse its ancestry and it'll just sit there and look at you. Well, I'm not sure about the truck part, but if you did and something broke Osprey would probably replace/repair it. Their guarantee is outstanding.
The water bottle pockets suck. They're oddly shaped and not accessible while the pack is worn. Whatever I put in them I always feel like it's vulnerable to falling out. This is my only real complaint. For such a well-thought-out pack to neglect the water bottle pockets, well, that's just disappointing.
Overall, if you're looking for a heavy-duty, long-range pack that can handle the load and not offend you, buy this one.
Very comfortable over adverse terrain with a heavy…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $200
Very comfortable over adverse terrain with a heavy load. Packs gear enough for two people for a weekend without flinching. Compression straps keep all loads secure and tight to the center of the pack. I have and will recommend this pack, especially for weekend to week hikes.
- Tons of space
- Loads easily, gear accessible
- Rock abraded through the sidewall.
- Difficult to secure a non-critical strap (bladder retainer) when fully packed.
My previous pack was a Kelty Redwing 3100, which is 3 things: ruggedly built, not meant for long hikes, not well suspended. Bear that in mind with this review of the Aether.
Fit: Excellent. I'm 5'10", 173 lbs. with an athletic build, 18.5" torso, 39" chest. The Medium fits my frame nicely, though I do have to keep the sternum strap fairly loose. I adjusted the suspension attachment mid-hike with a fully loaded (~48 lbs.) bag and my Osprey Hydraulics 3L in place, also full. It was a little difficult to break the shoulder straps loose, but loosening compression straps helped. When unloaded the suspension is a cinch to change.
Comfort: I hiked the Hermit Trail of the Grand Canyon with this (maiden voyage, in fact) and stayed surprisingly cool. The pack rests nearly fully on my hips, but the hipbelt fits well enough that the weight isn't felt. I'd like a hip load-lifter, but it's not necessary. Should load lifters are easy to adjust while on the move, and are effective.
Capacity: My old pack (3100) was burst-at-the-seams full for an overnight. The Osprey hauls our tent, food, clothes and sleeping goods effortlessly. It holds enough that my wife's bag is nearly empty.
Organization and Accessibility: Once everything's loaded, cinching the pack down with the multitude of compression straps (like 9 of them) keeps the gear both immobile and tight to the frame. I'm an internal packer, and can't stand anything on the outside of my bag. The toploading and J-zipper front flap allow everything to be grabbed very quickly. More importantly, the hipbelt and accessible meshy pockets on the side allow the hiker to grab and stow snacks or trail trash without help.
Ride: Again, excellent. The suspension distributes weight very well and remains compact over a variety of loads.
Features: External bladder access is a dream, as is the hipbelt. I didn't find the trekking pole stowage as useful as it seems, but I admittedly didn't use that feature much.
Construction and Durability: This is where it lost a half star. Somewhere along the trail I scraped the side of the bag on a rock, which abraded through the side of the bag. Luckily it's still under warranty (....which lasts forever!) and they're fixing the issue. In the future I'll be more careful with the bag, but as I said earlier my Redwing is very durable and has been used to haul rocks. The Osprey is not thin-walled or under-built by any means. All strap attachments are robust, multi-stitched, etc.
Conditions: Down and up the Grand Canyon for 3 days and the pack was awesome. I've got about 30 miles on the bag, and can't be more impressed with the usability and comfort. I don't like bags that move or shift when I spring nimbly from rock to rock, and this feel like a cool koala hugging you from behind.
After 25 years I decided to upgrade my stuff. I checked…
Design: Top Loading
Number of Pockets: 3 open spandex and 1 zipper on top flap
Max. Load Carried: 70 liters
Height of Owner: 6'
After 25 years I decided to upgrade my stuff. I checked them all and I'm totally sold on the Osprey line. The fit and finish of this pack is the way things should be. Lots of adjustments but not confusing. Once you get it adjusted it fits like a glove and unless you put on a few pounds you never have to mess with it again.
Belt and shoulder straps cinch and release smoothly and HOLD unlike some other brands where you are constantly cinching the straps. Seams and strap attachments are all well stitched. Mine has been on the trails in Montana including Glacier National Park and whenever I meet folks I'm not surprised how many Osprey packs I see.
Do not buy another pack without first checking out Osprey line. Grace and Peace on your next journey.
Comfortable, rugged, reliable brand. This pack has…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $269 NZ
Comfortable, rugged, reliable brand.
- Great backup service
- Rugged construction
- Removable lid
- Comfort
- Stable
- No hip pockets
This pack has fit like a glove since day one. I'm a big fella and able to carry some big loads. This pack ensures the weight is firmly driven into the hips and not carried on the shoulders. The hip belt is the strength of this pack. It is nicely padded and carries the load perfectly. I do long tramps for tens of kilometres a day and this bag makes that all the more doable. This is all the more so given the type of county
The organisation of the pack is also great. The separate sleeping bag compartment at the bottom is very handy. It is internally large and carries everything. Actually that's also a gripe. I have a tendency to overpack and this large volume just exacerbates my lack of discipline in this respect.
There is ample strapping that allows the bag to be cinched down so nothing moves. And the additional pole attachments are a real bonus. This makes the bag very stable particularly as I walk a lot of gullies and hills (swaying backpacks are a curse when ascending or descending).
The lid is a real strength. When I set up camp I'll often go for an exploratory tramp around my site for an hour or two. Having the lid that converts to a 'bum bag' is very handy. I can carry my jacket, torch, emergency blanket and first aid kit and head off for a short adventure.
The pack is extremely durable. I've had mine for years and it still looks knew. I've given the pack hell.
Only gripe is the lack of hip pockets. I do like to have my gels held in there rather than in my short pockets. I believe this has been rectified in later models (my bag is from 2011).
A great feature of this pack is the back up service. It's basically guaranteed for life. I've had it in once (last year) for a replacement sternum strap. Was done in a couple of days and didn't cost a cent.
Overall a fantastic purchase.
I love this pack. It's comfortable, even when loaded…
Source: bought it used
Price Paid: $125
I love this pack. It's comfortable, even when loaded down pretty heavily. It holds a ton of gear but allows you to access that gear more easily than a lot of other packs.
- Versatility
- Comfort
- Quality construction
The quantity and positioning of compression straps make it easy to reign in smaller loads, as well as help me exercise pretty good pack discipline on shorter trips. The sleeping bag compartment is huge, which is nice.
I also really like that I can keep my trekking poles on the side when I don't need them, rather than reaching around, having a buddy help, or taking off my pack.
In all, this is a great pack. Couldn't be happier with it.
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7 months ago
The most awesome pack I've ever owned. Ten plus in…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: Great price at Amazon -- $175.00
The most awesome pack I've ever owned. Ten plus in design, weight, and comfort.
- Lots of pockets
- Amazing comfort
- Great adjustments
I've used this pack for weekend trips and week long trips. It is the most comfortable pack I have ever owned. My only disappointment is that I didn't purchase earlier!
It fits extremely well and conforms to my body very well. It's very light. The Aether 70 is versatile in that it can be used for a weekend backpacking trip as well as a week long trip (though you need to pack well for a week long trip).
There are plenty of pockets for storage. Even the hip belt has a small pocket for a small camera or cell phone (but who are you going to call while in the wilderness -- ghost busters?).
This pack has gone down the Grand Canyon, the great inverted mountain, to 12 thousand feet trails. Lots of varied terrains. The pack always stays put. I never have to stop and readjust. Access to stored items is very user friendly. It is durable. The craftsmanship is second to none. Great quality of material and zippers.
I highly recommend this pack. It truly is the best backpack I've ever owned. It will be my last backpack as well. Put it on and be ready to be amazed; that is if you can even feel it!
Durable and well made all around pack. I have used…
Source: bought it new
Durable and well made all around pack.
- Adjustable
- Durable
- Very good compression
- Comfortable
- Stable
- Many straps
- Could be lighter
I have used this pack while hiking and traveling. I bought mine in 2011 and I have use it many times during these years. It will swallow gear for one week 3-season hiking trips.
Pack is quite comfortable and it handles weight very well. If you don't want to take so much stuff with you, the compression is very good and you can compress extra space away easily. Because of many straps it can be good to have some coverbag if you are traveling by plane to avoid them to stuck somewhere.
Everything is well made and I would say that this pack is very durable. After 3½ years of use its condition is very good. If you are looking for durable pack, then this might just be it.
There is enough pockets to organize your things. There is no hipbelt pockets in my model and I would like to have those. But that is not a problem with new models.
In summary Aether is very great choice if you are looking for a well made, all around pack.
Very useful for long weekends trips, mountaineering,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $220
Very useful for long weekends trips, mountaineering, and alpinism.
- Very light
- Large space
- Adjustable
- Thin shoulder straps, cause pain with heavy weight (about 28 to 30 kg.)
I've used it climbing in winter conditions with bivy gear.
Very comfortable. The width can be reduced thanks to the compressor belts providing freedom of movement to the arms.
I've taken this bag on several trips and would trust…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $220
I've taken this bag on several trips and would trust with hundreds more.
- Comfortable
- Many pockets/straps
- Lots of space
- Heavy
I've taken this bag on several trips and would trust with hundreds more. Extremely comfortable, and carries large loads easily. I regularly carry 35lbs+ on my trips and this pack makes it seem lighter.
Fit: I'm a large framed male, and this pack is very comfortable. It has several strap adjustments that make it feel just right.
Comfort: Very comfortable.
Capacity: I've never had this filled all the way, but I have no doubt that this would easily be able to carry in what it advertises.
I love this bag!
Great pack, built with quality to last for a long…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $250
Great pack, built with quality to last for a long time.
- Great compression
- Solid construction
- Comfortable
- Great customer service
- Heavy for ultralight backpacking
I love this pack! I bought this pack after looking and trying on several brands, and could not be happier! Great fit with sturdy construction and features that let you fine-tune the pack to your body and your load.
Soon after I bought this pack, I bought another for my 16-year-old son. We have done several multi-day trips to the BWCA in northern MN and absolutely would not consider anything else. We purchased the pack covers from Osprey, as well as the 4L hydration bladders which work with the pack flawlessly.
Excellent pack, and I highly recommend it for comfort,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $225
Excellent pack, and I highly recommend it for comfort, functionality and overall quality. Unfortunately a chest strap part fell off and went missing, which negated what I think is an otherwise flawless pack.
- Functional design
- Comfort
- Lghtweight
- Capacity
- Ease of access
- Only one I can say so far: the chest strap is missing on the right side, and for no apparent reason.
This is my second Osprey pack (retired the first after 18 years). I just returned from a long weekend trip into Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park, and I was completely impressed. I carried the heavy load (tent, cooking gear, water filtration) since my GF's pack was significantly smaller, and it netted out about 55 lbs.
I was entirely comfortable except on the last day the right side chest strap simply disappeared. I noticed it missing after breaking camp, packing up and donning the pack...a half hour of searching made me think it wound up in the tent overnight, but after returning home and scouring my equipment I could not find it. I've put in a parts request on the Osprey website, and hope they can replace it.
Other than that, I think this is an excellent pack and look forward to using it again on another trip here in a couple of weeks.
Got a great deal on this pack and I love it. The "all…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $140
Got a great deal on this pack and I love it. The "all mighty guarantee" can't be beat although I very much doubt I'll ever have to use it as the workmanship is second to none, and the materials all look as though they'll last a lifetime.
My one complaint would be more pockets on the outside, but that's a minor one. Very, very comfortable — I hiked with the Aether fully packed a week after completely separating my shoulder and never felt the weight.
- Workmanship
- Design
- Comfort
- Incredible warranty.
- I'd like to see more pockets and a rain cover.
I probably wouldn't have got the Aether if I'd paid full price, which would have been a shame as I wouldn't have discovered just how good it is. The pack is very well put together and looks as though it'll survive anything I throw at it. If not, Osprey's "All Mighty Guarantee" has everything covered for life — what's not to like about that?
After picking it up on sale, I was going to try it for the first time on a hiking weekend with my son's Scout troop, but with a week to go I completely separated my shoulder and strained the tendons in the other badly enough that I was on pain killers 24/7. I decided to go for it anyway, and although sleeping on the ground wasn't a lot of fun, I didn't feel the weight of the Osprey on my shoulders at all during the hike.
It's easily the most comfortable pack I've ever owned, with lots of adjustment in the straps and a great hip belt (even though I haven't had it heat moulded to me yet). I like that it's a top and front loader with compression straps, but the downside is the large outside pocket sits directly under them and it's hard to get stuff out when they're cinched down.
More outside storage space would be nice — my son's Kelty Red Cloud has a ton of pockets which make things a lot more accessible, but that's a minor complaint as the Osprey has a lot of space inside. Considering we're talking about a backpack that retails well north of $250, it's odd that the Osprey doesn't come with a rain cover, but I bought a cheap Walmart one that does the job rather than coughing up another $30 for the real thing.
Overall, a great pack that I know I'll be using for a long, long time and in theory with the awesome warranty, I may never need another. A highly recommended and very well made backpack.
Love this pack. It's very solid construction, a good…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $280
Love this pack. It's very solid construction, a good hip belt and is very comfortable under heavy load.
- Sturdy
- Lots of room
- Great hip belt
- Allows for too much packing?
I bought this as my first hiking backpack because I felt like I needed all the extra space. I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything. So I loaded it up for a 3 day hikes will all the essentials and then some! With water, I had a bit over 50 pounds on that first trip and it handled it with ease. I have to admit that I over packed :)
I have since gotten a bit smarter about what I pack and 70L is slightly on the big side for me. I still use this pack when I go backpacking with my girlfriend as it allows me to take on a few more items so that we can keep a better pace.
The hip belt saved me on that first trip, but I had it so tight that my hips felt bruised (not raw, but felt like I took a good hockey check). In subsequent trips, the belt felt much better with less weight on my back.
The side pockets are very usable, the back mesh is great to throw in rain gear for both quick access for an oncoming storm or drying once the rain is done. I like that I can access the sleeping bag from the bottom, but my North Face Cat's Meow is a very tight fit. The Western Mountaineering Ultralite easily fits, at which point I can slide in my tent next to it.
I also like the top of the bag that can be used as a day bag. I often use it when we have a bit of a walk for water away from camp. I can then pack it with the water filter and first aid kit (which I always leave there for quick access anyway).
I like the loops that allows for storing your hiking poles. I normally prefer hiking with the poles, but sometimes we get in bushwhacking or tight spots and being able to put them away without removing my pack is great.
Light pack, large voluminous compartment. Best fitting…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $235
Light pack, large voluminous compartment. Best fitting out of the dozen or so packs I tried for a long torso'd person. No hot spots on the back.
- Back padding
- Adjustability
- Size/weight
- No hip pockets
- Lack of small accessory pockets
- Webbing too long
This was the first "serious" backpack I've purchased. Being the type of person that does homework on gear purchases, I tried many different packs (about a dozen total) from entry level to top of the line.
Having a long torso and large chest/shoulders made it difficult to find one that fit well.
Finally tried the Aether and after a few adjustments, it fit like a glove! "test drove" it for a while around the store with weights in it and was mostly sold. (like I said, homework). I looked up reviews and talked to outdoors friends. A couple of them had Osprey packs and one thing that always came up was "durability"
So with that I was sold. Purchased the backpack and after about 200 I'm happy I did.
The only issues I had with the pack: Many of the other packs had accessory pockets on the hip belt, but not the Aether. I guess I got mine too early, as the new models now include them. Also wished it had a couple more smaller zippered pockets on the sides or back, but the benefits out weighed these little cons.
Good pack with lots of room, pockets and accessories,…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $260
Good pack with lots of room, pockets and accessories, but the shoulder straps were too uncomfortable for me.
- Lots of room
- Lots of pockets
- Uncomfortable shoulder straps
This was the first pack I bought as a new backpacker. I got it because of the great reviews and because it looked cool! The fit was nice, but the way the shoulder straps sat on me produced fatigue quickly. It rode good on the trail but I was constantly readjusting the shoulder straps because of soreness. Because of this, I returned the pack and bought the Gregory Baltoro.
Give this pack a try, it didn't work for me but it might for you.
Custom fit, adjust on the fly, distance comfort …
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $235
Custom fit, adjust on the fly, distance comfort
- Comfort
- Adjust on the fly
- No pockets
I took my first (of many I hope) trip with my new pack. 6-days and about 54 miles in the Porcupine Mts, Lake Superior.
The pack exceeded my expectations. I was a little woried about the size and all I'd need for a week going solo, but it worked just fine. I do wish it had a few more organizational pockets on the outside and especially on the belt, but it wasn't anything I couldn't overcome with clip on pouches.
So, when you buy the pack, spend the time to have the belt heat fitted. It pays off to really be able to pull this belt tight and keep the weight off your shoulders, then, when your waist needs a break, just a pull here and theye while walking and youre soulders can take a little burden for a bit. The little tweak here and there became so routine, it was second nature.
There are 3-4 adjustments you can make so you can keep moving for the full day if you wanted to. My best this trip was about 14 miles with a 52 lb pack. The greatest testimony is, on very rutty, hilly ground, I can pull it tight all around and the weight of the pack NEVER pulled me off balance; it was part of me.
I have to say, after a week, I am more impressed with the pack and its capabilities then I thought I'd be. You "learn" it very quickly and it returns with a close and comfortable fit.
Extremely comfortable, supportive, tons of great features.
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: Aus$275
Extremely comfortable, supportive, tons of great features. Highly recommended.
- Comfort
- Support
- Lightweight
- Capacity.
- Material could be more water-resistant
I have the latest version of the Aether 70 — the harness is a little better than that of the previous version, the tradeoff being that the pack is slightly heavier — a worthwhile trade!
The capacity is perfect for multiday treks in the winter months, when you need to carry more warm gear. It has at least 10 more litres of capacity, in comparison to my Aether 60, probably more like 15. The respective heights are similar, the 70 has a significantly broader base.
The moulded hipbelt fits like a glove, and the back panel sits nice and flush against my back. I love the ability to pack away, or take up, my hiking poles as I move, such a simple but useful feature. I use a pack cover in the rainy conditions, as I've found the pack material very quickly wets-out and starts to seep into the pack contents. The detachable top compartment is another great feature, with its built-in lap belt. I use it for taking the essentials with me when I wander away from camp, off bird-watching, fishing etc.
This is the largest of my Osprey packs. I'm only 65kg, so a 70-litre pack is pretty much the limit of what I will carry, around 19-20kg of gear. The 60 litre Aether is perfect for the warmer months, carrying 15-17kg.
I have just recently bought this bag; however I have…
Price Paid: Around $180, Canadian. Was 40% off.
I have just recently bought this bag; however I have not thoroughly tested it out on the trail yet, therefore, I will give it a default 4.5 stars, for the sake of writing this review.
I would like to add something, I did not read from the other reviewers, when briefly glazing through the reviews.
-- This bag has the customization option of indeed, as noted by others, heating the hip belt, and moulding it, like a pair of skates, or a mouth guard. I believe the Argon series, by Osprey, also offers custom moulded shoulder straps as well, but that is another matter.
-- However, this bag can also be customized in-store, by choosing the appropriate shoulder strap size, hip-belt size, and of course, pack torso size. For example, I bought my Osprey pack, as a Large (tall) pack. However, I am slim around the waist, so I had the hip-belt that comes default with the Large pack removed, and a Small size hip-belt placed instead.
Also, as the shoulder straps were riding too high, I had those changed as well, to Medium size shoulder straps... Basically, you the hip belt and shoulder straps are removable, and the store which sells the Osprey packs, should have a bunch of different sized hip belts and shoulder straps ready to use.
My pack: Large Torso Length (Tall), Small Hip Belt, Medium Should Straps
This is my FAVORITE bag of all time. have only…
Price Paid: $190 on sale
This is my FAVORITE bag of all time. have only been at this a little while, but have traded many a things in to REI because I'm very particular. I got this bag however and I absolutely love it!
It is a nice big bag that will hold all you need and more, not a lot of pockets so if you're one for organization I dunno how it would make you feel.
I love this bag though because I can get it to sit oh so right no matter how much gear I have in it or how little! Anything from an over-nighter (of comfort) to a thru-hike this bag will perform!
I hope it'll last forever and knowing that it's Osprey makes me think it will!
This pack is awesome. I'm a rather hefty 6'0" and…
Height of Owner: 6 feet
Price Paid: $200
This pack is awesome. I'm a rather hefty 6'0" and this pack feels like it just another part of my body when properly cinched in and adjusted. I have an Osprey daypack and based on the quality of that pack, I had no qualms about purchasing this as my main pack. I look forward to many years of use with it.
Just a note on one of the other reviews (written in 2007). The reviewer had two nitpicks about the pack:
"the back pocket is impossible to get into when securely cinched down as 2 of the straps are over the top of the pocket.
to use the lid as a daypack you must remove the hipbelt from the pack, a feature I never use but some may."
Both of these issues have been fixed with the 2010 model. The straps can now be re-routed to avoid blocking the pocket. Also, the daypack now has its own hipbelt so you don't have to remove the main belt.
Stay safe.
I think this is a fairly comfortable pack. My main…
Design: Internal Frame
Size: Large
Number of Pockets: 6
Max. Load Carried: 35 lbs
Height of Owner: 5' 10"
Price Paid: $200
I think this is a fairly comfortable pack. My main complaint about the pack is the backpanel, it's too close to the back and doesn't breath well, and the weight.
There are better bags in the 60-70L range out there, some even made by Osprey. The new 2010 Atmos 65 comes to mind. So when compared to other Osprey packs available it is just "Average".
After having had some opportunity to use the Aether…
Design: top-loading internal
Size: 70 L
Number of Pockets: 1 large main, 1 sleeping bag, 2 small side, 1 outside front
Max. Load Carried: 45 lb
Height of Owner: 5' 8"
Price Paid: $189
After having had some opportunity to use the Aether 70 in various conditions, I've got a thought or two perhaps worth sharing.
Firstly, the fit of the pack, after having had the hip belt well and properly heat-fitted by a knowledgeable sales guy, is the best I've ever had. It much more easily brings the load in close when necessary, and makes carrying a load significantly more comfortable than my other/previous packs, made by such outfits as TNF, Lowe, and Mountainsmith. (NB: None of those packs are current models--all are at least several years old.)
Secondly, the general design of the pack makes for easy organization without too much gewgaws and such. I'd like for the top-end opening to be a bit wider, but that's about the only complaint.
Zippers and drawstrings work very well, smooth and quickly and easily released/opened when so desired. Hydration compatible, of course, with well-sited openings for drink tube. Shoulder straps and hip belt both very comfortable. Separate access to sleeping bag compartment allows for quick and easy access to sleeping materials and helps with packing quickly.
Only other complaint is that the stretchable fabric trim on one of the lower side pockets has stitching coming free--probably because fitting a 1 L Nalgene in the pocket is a tight fit--perhaps too tight.
Easily my favorite pack purchase.
My concern (living in the sub tropics, aka Florida)…
Design: top loading, internal flexible frame
Size: medium
Max. Load Carried: 45 lbs
Height of Owner: 5' 8"
Price Paid: $205
My concern (living in the sub tropics, aka Florida) is usually not only the comfort of a pack but more the heat and moisture buildup when wearing same. I took a chance on the Osprey 70 and was pleasantly surprised at how dry (a word we seldom use down south) my first (August 93 degree, several hour, morning to late afternoon dry run) worked out.
Not only was the pack MORE comfortable than any of my "vented" day packs but the back of my cotton shirt was quite dry. The pack rode close to my body and the customized belt transferred most all the weight (40 lbs) to my hips as the shoulder strap was used to steady the load and bring it in close.
I am now a believer, while I agree that the side pockets are not available while pack is on... I attached a small utility pack to the belt and had "my necessities, knife, binos, snacks" close at hand. The Camelbak rode well in the pack and I returned home without the usual back and leg aches and pains from a test run.
So far this pack is great! It is lightweight with…
Number of Pockets: 5/6
Max. Load Carried: 35-40 lbs.
Height of Owner: 6'
Price Paid: $240
So far this pack is great! It is lightweight with plenty of space for up to 5 days easily, in three season conditions. It is extremely comfortable and the molded hipbelt is excellent. I love how Osprey hipbelts cinch, it is much better than others, in my opinion.
Cool little things like a built in whistle on the chest buckle and a detachable top pocket that combines with the hipbelt to make a daypack show that extra thought and care go into these packs. Compression straps allow for cinching up extra space making it usable and comfortable as a day pack or an ultralight weekender.
There are few things to criticize but I have to come up with something. If you are a pocket/organizer lover then this internal frame, like many others, doesn't allow as much built in compartmentalisation. For many that won't matter.
The other thing is that it is hard to reach water bottles in the side mesh pockets and is even harder to get them back in alone. I have to have friends take out and put in my bottles when I need a drink so that I don't have to remove the pack (I don't have a water bladder).
Overall, I love it and would recommend it to anyone who tries it on and finds it comfortable.
What can I say that isn't good about this pack? Yes,…
Design: Top loading with sleeping bag access
Size: 4200 cubic inches
Number of Pockets: 2
Max. Load Carried: 55
Height of Owner: 5ft 10in
Price Paid: $200
What can I say that isn't good about this pack? Yes, there are a few very small dislikes but this is true with any type of gear not specially made for me, not very likely.
Very comfortable and just love both the fit and weight transfer of the hip belt and also how it pulls tight from both sides,two buckles not just one. Very easy to get the hip belt perfect. The load transfer with this pack is very good as is the ride. Have used with 45 lbs and my back country skis thrown on for good measure, they are not light!
I was going to go with the Gregory Baltoro but have had other Gregory packs and found them to be on the heavy side and not as nice to wear. Give this pack a try before you buy anything else.If it fits your body style then you won't be unhappy with your choice.
This pack is astounding in terms of functionality…
This pack is astounding in terms of functionality and comfort.
It is a bit heavier than some packs but makes up for it in comfort. The weight difference, in reality, is hard to remember when you're hauling 40-50 lbs of cold weather gear. Trust me, you'll be glad for the extra comfort of the great support systems.
The molded hip belt is absolutely crucial. In addition, the load adjustment straps are easy to get to and actually pull the load higher or lower quite well. I've used it for everything from 3-4 night cold weather (sub 20s) in January to ultra lite speed hikes/trail runs in April and I couldn't be any happier.
My only advice would be to make sure you get some system to organize your gear inside of it. The sleek design is awesome (I use it as a approach pack for climbing as well) but you sacrifice pockets.
Happy Trails
This pack is a great compromise between being reasonably…
Design: Top-Loading Internal Frame
Size: 70 Litres
Number of Pockets: 4 plus the Main
Max. Load Carried: @55-60 lbs
Height of Owner: 6'2" (21" Torso-36" Waist-go for the Large!)
This pack is a great compromise between being reasonably light, but still having the frame and padding needed to carry mid-weight loads with comfort and stability (35-45lbs). My experience with some of the vaunted ultralight packs is that they are only good when you are able to keep your load ultralight. That's all good until you need to carry more stuff. I don't mind carrying an extra pound if it carries the rest of the load better.
This pack hauled gear up to high-camps in the Andes with good stability. I appreciated not feeling tipsy when scrambling over house-sized ledges and through car-sized boulders, even when tired at altitude.
The stretchy side-pockets hold big water bottles, fuel, and poles with security and ease. The back pocket will take a large bladed folding shovel. There is mesh welded into it for airing out socks, gloves, etc. when on the go.
I won't comment too much on the fit, because everyone is built different. For me the fit is perfect. Try one on and see if you like it.
One nice little detail, the pack sits up well on its own most of the time. It doesn't fall over constantly when you're packing/unpacking.
My only real complaint was that the stretch-woven material on the side-pockets seems to be a bit less durable than old-school mesh pockets. When you have them stuffed with bottles and grind them on the rocks, they'll start to show wear a bit. It's not major, but I'll eventually goop some seamgrip over the abrasions if they get bad.
I hold the same kind of opinion for my Aether that I do for Granite Gear. Light packs that can still haul realistic weights, and a great fit. Oh, and the Lid-Fannypack option is actually comfortable and practical for a change.
This pack is awesome. I took the recommendation of…
Max. Load Carried: 40
Height of Owner: 5'8"
Price Paid: $209.99
This pack is awesome. I took the recommendation of Backpacker magazine's gear guide and researched this pack and ultimately found it on sale at a great price. The pack is very comfortable and spacious.
The only potential gripes I could make are a)the shoulder straps are a little uncushioned (at least more than my last pack) and b)the outer pocket is difficult to get into because of the straps. But, once you get everything else cinched into place most of the weight is not on your shoulders anyway...and I haven't really needed to put much of anything into the outer pocket yet due to the spacious interior.
Overall, I would seriously suggest anyone looking for a new pack to check this one out. And then find it on sale!
I was originally going to buy a Gregory Baltoro, but…
Design: Front/top loading
Size: 4,300 cubic inches
Number of Pockets: Don't know, haven't counted
Max. Load Carried: 45 pounds
Height of Owner: 5'11"
Price Paid: $240
I was originally going to buy a Gregory Baltoro, but noticed the weight difference between it and the Osprey and went with the Osprey Aether 70. I have used it for a multi-day section hike on the AT in Georgia and also on several shorter hikes in North Carolina and North Florida.
What I like about the pack, in addition to its 4.5 pound weight, is there are "just enough" pockets and storage places. It is neither an empty shell, like a Catalyst, nor a maze of pockets, like a Whitney. I prefer to dispense with the partition between the sleeping bag and the main compartments, so I can shove tent and/or poles down to the bottom of the pack to optimize space above. The side pockets are perfect for Nalgene 48 oz bottles - more than adequate for carrying water for meals. I personally don't like putting a hydration bladder inside my pack, because it takes up premium space and there's a spillage risk. I put mine on the outside/rear of the pack, and use the hydration sleeve inside for dirty clothes or other segregation items.
I agree with the other reviewer that the pocket on the back is inconvenient to find a use for. Maybe to carry camp flip-flops? I clip my Crocs with a light carabiner.
Interestingly, I did not initially like the hipbelt. I followed Osprey's advice and got an XL based on my midriff bulge. As I used the pack, it seemed to loosen up a bit, to the point that I did not feel like the load was being supported by my hips, but by my shoulders instead. I did not feel "confident" that way. So, I got a Large belt as a replacement, and I now feel the load transfer to my hips, in the same way as the (stiffer) Gregory belts.
In closing let me make three points: First, if I had it to do over again, I'd still get the Aether 70 for weight and features. Second, I like mine so much I got my wife an Ariel 65; and it fits her like it was custom-made for her. Third, if I was doing a thru-hike, like the length of the AT, I would probably opt for an Aether 85, for that extra space for food and clothing at the start of each 5 day section, between re-stocking points.
After my first summer that included a week in the…
Design: Top loading internal frame
Size: lg 4400 cu in
Number of Pockets: 3
Max. Load Carried: 35 lbs
Height of Owner: 6'5"
Price Paid: $239.99
After my first summer that included a week in the Winds and Tetons, and several weekend jaunts closer to home I feel I have finally found "my" pack.
What I like:
Hipbelt - It is worth the difference the heat molding makes, buy this from a dealer who can custom heat mold the belt for you. Other highlights are the two strap hipbelt design, this puts the pressure point off of your hip bones and spreads it out around your whole hip. It hugs them like a monkey. Also the straps to tighten pull toward the center of your body, not away from them. This simple difference makes adjustments easier by far and you can tighten down more easily.
Suspension - Being 6'5" this is one of the few packs that accommodates my long torso. I appreciate the curve of the shoulder straps.
Pack bag - it is simple. A bag with a removable sleeping bag compartment divider, and the Osprey top clip strap to help secure loads. The compression straps can also be clipped to adjust to smaller loads, useful when day hiking during a trip where the tent stays put for a night. And the pockets on the side are deep. No worries about losing your Nalgene. There is also a hydration sleeve and port for those bladder types.
Zipper pulls on the sleeping bag compartment are easy with gloves
few nit picks:
the back pocket is impossible to get into when securely cinched down as 2 of the straps are over the top of the pocket.
to use the lid as a daypack you must remove the hipbelt from the pack, a feature I never use but some may.
I have been an avid backpacker for at least a decade…
Max. Load Carried: 40
Height of Owner: 6'2"
Price Paid: $250
I have been an avid backpacker for at least a decade and have used or tried many packs. For the past two years this has been my go to pack for both week long and weekend trips. Overall the pack's construction is excellent, after having seen hundreds of miles on the trail and having been tossed on the ground and into the back of my car it looks as good as the day I bought it.
Osprey has an incredible suspension which carries weight on two staves down the sides of the pack. This feature is incredibly comfortable and allows for a great deal of air flow to pass between your back and the pack, perfect for hot summer days.
The only feature that I am unimpressed with is the belt. While it is thermo molded to your waist, the belt lacks padding and can become uncomfortable on extended trips.
Another downside for me is the lack of pockets and storage space outside of the main compartment. There is one mesh pocket that runs the front of the pack but is impossible to retrieve items from while in use.
By far and away the construction and suspension of this pack far outweigh its shortcomings.
I really love this pack, certainly compared to when…
Height of Owner: 5' 11"
I really love this pack, certainly compared to when I did most of my backpacking with external frame packs years ago! But just a couple of minor gripes which prevent me giving it a fully enthusiastic five stars, you may think them trivial in which case, fine; if I could give 4.5 stars I would.
Firstly, it's really incredibly comfortable to wear, and the ventilation seems fine, but then that's based on UK conditions so maybe in hotter climes others may differ, but up to 8 days backpacking in Scotland, carrying everything including food (but excepting the odd drink in the pub) and it felt as good to put on at the end as at the beginning. (We started with eight days food so we could take it easily and that includes the dog's food so fairly well loaded)
The moulded hip belt fits fine but occasionally it's easy to get one of the various straps caught in the buckle which then snaps loose, a nuisance, not a problem, but the pack does come festooned with a vast number of straps! If I have a gripe with the carrying system it would be that the (very strongly S shaped) shoulder straps can be a bit narrow on the collarbones, if you're particularly broad chested check it out carefully - and the sternum strap isn't generous for length unlike almost every other strap on the pack.
But the overall impression is of a very comfortable, well designed, well made, robust pack. making load carrying simple.
Packing is standard top loader although stuff from the top can slip down into the bottom compartment unless carefully packed from the start since the gaps round the edge of the divider are a little large. The front pocket strap is a bit odd in that in attaches a couple of inches below the top of the pocket, which therefore gets pulled out of shape when the strap is done up - odd but not really a problem. More problematic is that the upper compression strap does up across the front pocket and can make access into everything except the top few inches of the front pocket a bit awkward at times if the compression strap is cinched tight but I hardly ever use the front pocket for rapid access so it's not a problem for me.
Purely as a matter of personal preference I think I preferred the mesh side pockets on the previous version because it makes it easier to see what's where in them but that said the knitted work fine so again a niggle not a problem.
All his probably sounds like carping about minor points, but put simply, if I had to buy this capacity pack again, would I buy another Aether 70? Yes, it's that simple.
I have used this pack for bushwhacking in the mountains…
Design: top-loading internal frame
Size: 4400
Number of Pockets: 3 (2 side pockets)
Max. Load Carried: 42 pounds
Height of Owner: 6' 3"
Price Paid: $235
I have used this pack for bushwhacking in the mountains of S/E Oklahoma, as well as the Texas hill country. It's light, comfortable, and ideally suited for multi-day trips. The vented front pocket is great for stashing a rain jacket or other need-to-get items. There is a sleeping bag pocket and sleeping pad straps. The IsoForm harness and CM hipbelt were form-fitted by the local dealer, and I've never had a pack that carried like this Osprey. It moves with me...
For a quick overnight loop for a multi-day adventure, this pack will prove a reliable partner.
I have hiked about 50 miles so far with my Aether…
Design: top loading
Size: 4,200
Number of Pockets: 4
Max. Load Carried: 45 lbs
Height of Owner: 6ft
Price Paid: $229
I have hiked about 50 miles so far with my Aether 70. So far, so good. There are aspects about this bag that are fantastic, the weight, price, features are all top notch. In particular, I like the elastic pockets, straps and the airscape back. When hiking in hot weather, my skin has a tendency to get rashy and pimpley (blah) and I have noticed that it is less with the Osprey.
I have not yet had the hip belt heat molded to fit me, perhaps that would help with the fit better. As a typical male, the hip belt slips right off my hips. Perhaps on the other biggest reasons I bought this bag is because of the adjustability Osprey packs have. The average weight I carry is about 40 lbs. This pack is more comfortable than my old one but not yet as comfortable as I had hoped.
So 4 stars instead of 5 with the hope that with the adjustablity and heat molding it can get even more comfortable.
I down-sized from the Gregory Palisades for my 3-5…
Design: Top Loading with Sleeping Bag compartment
Size: Medium, 4lbs 9 oz, 4200 cu in
Number of Pockets: 2 side mesh, 1 back shovel pocket, plus lid
Max. Load Carried: 40 lbs
Height of Owner: 6'
Price Paid: $189
I down-sized from the Gregory Palisades for my 3-5 day excursions into the Applachian. This pack was firm on my back, was extremely comfortable (great suspension) and held all my gear. And it is fully 2 lbs lighter than my Palisades. I could not be more thrilled with this pack. My four hiking buddies all tried it on and wish they had it.
Good quality, needs more space. Seems smaller than…
Source: received it as a personal gift
Good quality, needs more space. Seems smaller than other 70s.
- Good fit
- Quality
- Lacking organizational space
I like the pack but wish It had more storage compartments as the side pockets don't really qualify as compartments. I also like to overpack and prefer the weight to doing without. Purchased an Osprey Manta and jerryrigged it to piggyback this pack for extra space on longer hikes.
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Osprey Aether 70
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