Gear Review
Osprey Packs Variant 52 Backpack - 3000-3400cu in
Good climbing pack/ mediocre ski mountaineering pack
By Erick Goudie
Ranked #294 - Daypacks - Technical
April 27, 2011
Very comfortable pack, but the plastic bits are chintzy and have not lasted half a year of splitboarding and climbing. I was really missing a side or back access and also the "wand pockets" should be big enough to put a nalgene in. I hate hose drinking systems fore they always freeze on me, can't warm my boots, etc. I will say that the v-shape of the pack is very conducive for balance and carrying heavy loads.-Great service with replacement parts
View Details: Osprey Packs Variant 52 Backpack - 3000-3400cu in
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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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