Gear Review
Osprey Packs Mutant 38 Backpack - 2136-2502cu in
Minimalist Dream
By Evan Stevens
Ranked #19 - Winter Packs
June 13, 2010
This is a simple, clean, small amount of frills 'ALPINE CLIMBING PACK'. What does that mean? No frame, light and clean, tough, with some climbing perks to it.
The bonuses: Removable top lid, easily stows inside the skirt, and seals up. Simple shoulder and waist belt straps/padding - you can clip and stow the waist belt around the back which is super nice for climbing! a mesh pocket on the side for storing pickets- some alpine packs miss this and you must put them inside your packs. Easily removed light simple bivy pad...I more use this for sitting on in the snow or in camp so I save my sleeping pad from too much abuse. Tough fabrics-I drag this thing around and it is plenty bomber to rock, snow and ice.
Things to remember: This is a sack-no frame, so it won't carry as well as other bags if you don't pack it right! But that makes it light and with its narrow profile easy to climb with - perfect size for overnight alpine missions, especially since you can store a rope securely under the top lid.
If you are an aspiring alpine ninja, this is the pack for you! But don't forget, I have found it works quite well for cragging (ice and rock) and ski touring as well!
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Helpful Votes: 3 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon (420HD), polyester (900D)
- Support/Suspension:
- removable frame sheet
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, molded EVA, , stowable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- (external) 2 top lid zip, 2 side stretch
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 3
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- (small) 2 lb 13 oz, (medium) 2 lb 15 oz, (large) 3 lb 2 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 2136 cu in, (medium) 2319 cu in, (large) 2502 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- ice climbing, alpine mountaineering
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
2 Comments Last Reply: April 2, 2011 By: marcello sbrocca
although my one caveat was THAT THE HYPALON RACKING SYSTEM KINDA SUCKS i TRIED TO PUT A BINER THROUGH ONCE AND THE THING ripped a little, good thing i just us slings!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
I was going to write a review but you completely sum up what I was going to say.Thanks!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes