Gear Review
Osprey Packs Variant 37 Backpack - 2100-2400cu in
Versitile
By John Young
Ranked #456 - Daypacks - Technical
October 11, 2010
I use this pack for everything from cragging, where it holds a full rack, rope, helmet, shoes, and lunch all inside the pack - to alpine overnighters where you then add a sleeping bag, pad, half a tent, stove, and rain gear by extending the spindrift collar and top lid. It carries 30lbs nicely. I've had mine for a little over 2 years now and it's holding up very well. No broken plastic after two trips to GTNP, several 14ers, weekend sport/trad climbing, etc... My only issue is with all the extra long webbing, it can get to lookin' like a nylon dread-head hangin' from me back mon. But it's all those extra webs that allow the pack to convert from a mountain load hauler down to a sleek summit pack.
View Details: Osprey Packs Variant 37 Backpack - 2100-2400cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Matrix (420D nylon), Cordura (315D)
- Support/Suspension:
- HDPE frame sheet
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, removable
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- yes
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 2
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- (small) 3 lb 4 oz, (medium) 3 lb 6 oz, (large) 3 lb 9 oz
- Volume:
- (small) 2075 cu in, (medium) 2258 cu in, (large) 2441 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- ski mountaineering, ice climbing
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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