Gear Review
Excellent versatile pack
By fastfiloso1416875
Ranked #687 - Winter Packs
June 30, 2009
I use this for ski mountaineering, backpacking, and even as a day pack (when I'm packing lots of layers). I've carried ski boots and other gear in the pack for long dry approaches and it was much more stable and enjoyable than hanging the boots off the bindings. The pulls on the pack are great, very easy to manipulate. Seems very well designed and rugged.
View Details: Osprey Packs Variant 52 Backpack - 3000-3400cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- 420D Matrix nylon, 315 & 210 High Tenacity Nylon
- Volume:
- [S] 3000cu in (49L); [M] 3200cu in (52L); [L] 3400cu in (55L)
- Suspension:
- Removable HDPE framesheet w / aluminum tubing
- Waist-belt:
- Yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Available, not included
- Access Types:
- Top
- Pockets:
- [External] 1 front zip, 1 crampon compression, 1 wand; [Internal] 1 underlid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- Yes
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S] 3lb 9oz (1620g); [M] 3lb 12oz (1700g); [L] 3lb 15oz (1790g)
- Recommended Use:
- Skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- United States
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