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Osprey Packs Variant 52 Backpack - 3000-3400cu in
Does the Variant 52 have enough space to carry a sleeping bag...
By Chris
Ranked #1025 - Daypacks - Technical
August 31, 2009
Does the Variant 52 have enough space to carry a sleeping bag along with other needed gear? It doesnt say whether or not there is a sleeping bag compartment..I am stuck between the Variant 52 or Osprey's Aether 70. Anyone have any suggestions or input?
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By Philip Werner - Sectionhiker
Ranked #31 - Daypacks - Technical
February 1, 2011
Yes - you can pack a sleeping bag. I got my -25 F western Mountaineering into it no problem with a full mountaineering load. No space problems at all. This pack is much larger than speced by Osprey.
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By Mike Traslin
Ranked #13 - Daypacks - Technical
July 9, 2010
I packed my sleeping bag in a Variant 37,if you use a stuff sack for your sleeping bag,it will pack smaller,you should be able to make a sleeping bag fit in the Variant 52....
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By Steve Tibbitts
Ranked #765 - Daypacks - Technical
October 26, 2009
Hey Chris, If you're looking to compartmentalize more in terms of your sleeping bag or other gear you'd want to go with the Aether 70. The Variant series doesn't do an individual compartment.....it's pretty much a tube with some great tool attachments on the outside. There are also a few pockets on the outside. Speaking with both Backcountry.com and Osprey about the Variant it's meant more for technical type activities instead of backpacking. The Aether is quite a bit bigger which would be nice for a multi-use pack. With that said, I love my Variant! They're incredibly comfortable, move well with you and don't feel bulky at all when they're loaded down and strapped on. Plus they still have the cool whistle on them just in case you run into some Ligers on the trail:) Hope that helps!
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Matrix (420D nylon), Cordura (315D)
- Support/Suspension:
- HDPE frame sheet, 6061 aluminum tubular stays
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front zippered water-resistant
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- yes
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Weight:
- (small) 3 lb 8 oz, (medium) 3 lb 10 oz, (large) 3 lb 13 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 2990 cu in, (medium) 3173 cu in, (large) 3356 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- touring, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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