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The Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack is a premium backpacking backpack that comes in three sizes (XS, S, M), while the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack is a midrange backpacking backpack that comes in two sizes (XS/S, M/L).
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| Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack | Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack | |
| MSRP | $240.00 | $260.00 |
| Shop Online | $240.00 at REI | $260.00 at REI |
| Best Used For | Backpacking | Backpacking |
| Weight |
XS: 4 lbs. S: 4 lbs. 2 oz. M: 4 lbs. 3 oz. |
One Size: 4 lbs. 13.1 oz. |
| Volume |
XS: 44 liters S: 47 liters M: 50 liters |
One Size: 55 liters |
| Gender | Women's | Women's |
| Fit - Waist | XS: 24-45 inches, S: 24-45 inches, M: 27-48 inches | 26-50 inches |
| Dimensions | 32 x 14 x 14 inches | 31 x 15 x 10 inches |
| Sizes | XS, S, M | XS/S, M/L |
| Colors | Challenger Blue, Gamma Red, Vestal Grey | Black, Ceramic Blue, Claret Red |
| Materials | 10-denier x 630-denier nylon dobby/210-denier high-tenacity nylon/420HD nylon | 210-denier nylon |
| Description | The joy is in the journey when you're carrying the women-specific Osprey Aura AG 50 pack, which uses Anti-Gravity(TM) technology to balance heavy loads and provide cooling comfort on long treks. | When you're hauling weight for days in the wild, the fine-tuned, customizable fit and durable, lightweight design of the women's Osprey Ariel 55 pack helps you to carry the load in comfort. |
Weight
See the weight difference between the Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack vs Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
The lightest version of the Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack weighs 13.1 ounces less than the lighest version of the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
Price vs. Weight
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Volume
The smallest size Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack holds 11 liters less than the smallest size of the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack.
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Price vs. Volume
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Load Range
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Where to Buy
At the time of publishing, the Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack retails for $20 less than the Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack on REI.com.
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| Osprey Women's Aura AG 50 Pack | Osprey Women's Ariel 55 Pack | |
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| REI | $240.00 | $260.00 |
| Backcountry | $239.95 | $259.95 |
| Osprey | $240.00 | $260.00 |
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