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New Atmos AG And Aura AG Packs 2018

02/01/2018 by Jovo 14 Comments

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Yes, you are reading correctly, you have new 2018 Atmos AG and Aura AG packs on the market now. They are already available on Amazon, with almost the same prices.

♦ I do not see any substantial changes in the functionality of the packs, the obvious small difference is on the front pocket as you can see below where I show the new Atmos AG 65 on the left and the previous Atmos AG 65 on the right. Only the Osprey’s logo is omitted in the new version, and you have this inverted U-shape image printed in the new version:

2018 Osprey Atmos AG 65 pack.
2018 Osprey Atmos AG 65 pack.
The previous Osprey Atmos AG 65 pack.
The previous Osprey Atmos AG 65 pack.

♦ The colors are different:

  • In the new version, you have Abyss Gray, Rigby Red, and Unity Blue.
  • In the previous version, the colors are Absinthe Green, Cinnabar Red, and Graphite Grey.

♦ Regarding the price, I do not see any substantial difference. For example, for the Atmos 65 AG the prices are around $260 – 270 for both versions, dependent on the seller.

♦ It appears that there are some minimal differences in the weight. As usual, Osprey doesn’t provide such details so we have to rely on various sources. From what I have found, here are some numbers:

Osprey Atmos 65 AG 2018

  • Small: 4 lb 7 oz.
  • Medium: 4 lb 9 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 10 oz.

Osprey Atmos 65 AG 2017

  • Small: 4 lb 6 oz.
  • Medium 4 lb 9 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 15 oz.

Similar small differences are in the Atmos AG 50:

Osprey Atmos 50 AG 2018

  • Small: 4 lb 2 oz.
  • Medium: 4 lb 3 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 5 oz.

Osprey Atmos 50 AG 2017

  • Small: 4 lb 2 oz.
  • Medium 4 lb 5 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 8 oz.

Here are the small differences in the Osprey Aura AG

Osprey Aura 65 AG 2018

  • Small: 4 lb 4 oz.
  • Medium: 4 lb 5 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 7 oz.

Osprey Aura 65 AG 2017

  • Small: 4 lb 3 oz.
  • Medium 4 lb 6 oz.
  • Large: 4 lb 9 oz.

♦ There may be a rain cover (thanks to Janice who pointed this out in the comment below), I wonder if it will available globally or only for some regions. But see the comment by Gary, it is far from clear if the cover is there or not.

♦ They have also added bottom compression straps in the 50 liters packs now. Those were missing in the previous 50 liters version. Big thanks to Dan who noticed it and commented on it below in the comment section. This appears to be the most important change in the smaller packs in the series.

Here is a video by Osprey, too short I am afraid, but still have a look:


All in all, it seems that the differences are minimal, so no need to buy the new model just because it is from 2018. Stay tuned, if I find out something more you will find it here. You might want to compare this with the Aether AG packs, see my comparison table here.

Thank you for reading, let me know what you think, any experience with any of these models? There is a comment box below.


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Filed Under: Backpacks, Mountain climbing equipment Tagged With: new 2018 Atmos 50 AG, new 2018 Atmos 65 AG, new 2018 Aura 50 AG, new 2018 Aura 65 AG

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  1. Gregorio C. says

    31/03/2018 at 2:01 am

    I noticed other few changes from those photos:

    1- reinforced side pockets

    2- smaller strap’s strap (very minor tweak, see the side view)

    3- the main pocket on the top lid now have 2 zipper instead of 1

    Also zappos claim those weight for the new atmos ag:

    SM: 3 lbs 1 oz/1.39 kg.; MD: 3 lbs 2 oz/1.42 kg.; LG: 3 lbs 4 oz/1.48 kg

    Too good to be true. Is zappos wrong?

    Reply
    • Gregorio C. says

      31/03/2018 at 3:25 am

      also:

      4- ice tool loops now have chest to place them

    • Jovo says

      31/03/2018 at 9:52 am

      This is a nice feature, thank you.

    • Jovo says

      31/03/2018 at 9:52 am

      Many thanks Gregorio, your addition is appreciated. I was just yesterday checking in my local store and it did not arrive yet. Earlier they said it would come in March.

  2. Gary says

    03/02/2018 at 12:36 am

    So I asked about the rain fly on amazon and this is the response I got.

    It’s the newest version and has a built in gear cover, but not a full rain fly for the whole pack. By gear cover I mean that the very top portion of the bag, with a few zippered pockets that covers the main compartment, is removable to save weight and underneath there is another flap that takes its place that has no pockets.

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    • Jovo says

      03/02/2018 at 10:27 am

      Thank you Gary, so no rain cover after all, they made a mess again. This flap cover is available in several of Osprey packs, including the new modified version of Exos and the corresponding Eja. I just checked again at Osprey Europe and the picture with the rain cover is still there. Something is wrong with the company.

  3. Dan says

    28/01/2018 at 6:12 pm

    Some of the previous version of the Atmos 50 do not have sleeping pad straps. I’m not sure if those were the 2017 versions or earlier, but they are the ones currently on clearance at REI Garage. It appears to be only on the 50 liter size.

    This is by far the biggest difference in my opinion, as these straps are very useful. Also the newer design of the mesh stuff pocket in front, as mentioned, is more durable because of the larger reinforced section covering the bottom and front of this pocket.

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    • Jovo says

      28/01/2018 at 6:30 pm

      Hi Dan, thank you. Yes you are right, the bottom compressions straps were missing as I pointed out earlier in my review. They were available in the bigger pack Atmos 65 AG.

      But they have included it in both sizes now. Much appreciated, going to add this in the text above.

  4. JoeRuge says

    23/01/2018 at 5:00 am

    Hi folks, a clue of question regarding the 2017 and 2018 Aura AG.

    When you mention a ‘rain cover,’ is this a full rain cover, or just a flap that covers the opening in the top of the pack when the lid is removed?

    The zipper pulls mentioned on the top lid are just that, and not additional pockets or access points, yes?

    From what was written and comments, there doesn’t seem to be much difference between the two versions; same suspension, same pack bag. Last year’s Aura seems to be selling for almost 30% less than the new model. If you can stand last year’s colors, that seems like the way to go.

    Thanks for the info!

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    • Jovo says

      23/01/2018 at 10:42 am

      Hi JoeRuge, great to hear from you. This is about real rain cover. The flap you mention is there as well. As for the zipper pull, correct as you say, just pulls. You are right, I do not see any difference in packs’ functionality.

  5. Janice says

    08/01/2018 at 12:16 am

    There are now two zipper pullers for the larger pocket on the top lid. Also I could see a rain cover pocket for the 2018 version.

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    • Jovo says

      08/01/2018 at 12:38 am

      Hi Janice, you are right about the zipper. The same probably holds for the rain cover, assuming that they add it to every pack (though this is not a separate pocket, just the cover in the top pocket). As you probably know, this was not the case in the Aether AG, the US version was different from the rest of the world. In any case, the previous was without the rain fly, so thank you, much appreciated.

  6. crypticc says

    07/01/2018 at 10:52 pm

    I found your site with one of the few comparisons. If the 2017 version doesn’t have a mesh pocket in/under the top lid that is the only practical difference I think.

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    • Jovo says

      08/01/2018 at 12:34 am

      Thank you cryptic, the 2017 version was without the mesh pocket under the lid, this is sure. Much appreciated. There may be yet another; the rain cover mentioned by Janice in her comment. I wonder if they will have it in every country. With Aether AG this was a mess.

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