Osprey MUTANT 38 Climbing Pack

Name: Osprey MUTANT 38 Climbing Pack
Brand: OSPREY PACKS
SKU: MUT-38
Price: 159.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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CLIMBING | MOUNTAINEERING

DESCRIPTION

Osprey’s Mutant 38 is loaded with technical features designed specifically for ski mountaineers and ice climbers. Aluminum stays and an inner framesheet create a lightweight suspension system that handles loads up to 50 pounds. The mesh Airscape™ backpanel and padded shoulder harness system ensure ventilation and all-day carrying comfort.

When the summit is in sight and every ounce counts, shed weight by removing the pack’s suspension, rope and side compression straps and the helmet carry sling. You can also strip the pack’s top lid and rely on the integrated FlapJacket™ to protect your gear from the elements during the final push.

Other alpine-specific features include A-frame ski carry loops, dual ToolLocks™ with bungee tool tie-offs, front panel webbing loops for crampon attachment. Glove- friendly zipper pulls and buckles keep your hands protected while grabbing gear. The padded hipbelt features a unique reverse wrap system to facilitate wearing a climbing harness while maintaining load stability. It also has built-in gear loops if you are traveling on easy ground but need to keep a few pieces of gear handy to build a quick rappel anchor on the way back down to base camp.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

STRIPPED WEIGHT

The top-lid with integrated FlapJacket™ system*, framesheet and aluminum stay, helmet carry, rope attachment strap and side compression straps are all removable to optimize weight savings. *Mutant 38 only

REVERSE WRAP HIPBELT

The unique hipbelt system allows the users to wrap the padded hipbelt out of the way of the climbing harness.

KEY CLIMBING FEATURES

Dual ToolLocks™ with bungee tie-offs for quick and easy access to your ice tools. Reinforced A-frame ski carry loops work in conjunction with compression/retention straps to provide stable ski carry.

FEATURES

Removable Top Lid - A removable dual compartment keeps needed items organized and accessible and can be removed to shave off weight
Integrated FlapJacket™ - Integrated FlapJacket™ closure system can deploy to provide main compartment protection when top lid is not in use
Reverse-wrap Hipbelt - The padded, EVA foam padded hipbelt with integrated gear loops and attachment points features reverse-wrap hybrid technology designed specifically for use with climbing harness

CARRY INFORMATION

ALUMINUM/HDPE SUSPENSION

Removable aluminum stay and 1.2mm HDPE frame sheet

REVERSE SPACER MESH AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL

Smooth breathable surface over ventilated ridged foam

REVERSE SPACER MESH HARNESS

Smooth breathable surface die cut foam
Webbing attachment points and reservoir hose routing
Adjustable sternum strap with whistle

PADDED EVA HIPBELT

Reverse wrap hipbelt padding wings with gear loop and attachment points (38l)
Minimal padded hipwings with gear loops (28l)

SPECS

METRIC U.S.

LOAD RANGE

35 - 50 lbs.

	VOLUME	DIMENSIONS	WEIGHT
S/M	2136 IN3 / 35 L	29H X 12W X 11D IN.	2.51 LBS.
M/L	2319 IN3 / 38 L	30H X 12W X 11D IN.	2.65 LBS.

FABRIC

MAIN: 210D Nylon Dobby
ACCENT: 210D Nylon Triple Ripstop
BOTTOM: 210D Nylon Triple Ripstop

I was hesitant to purchase this because I'm much more of a hiker than I am a climber, and it is designed to be a climbing pack. But I found such a good deal on it "used," I pulled the trigger.

Now that I've spent a few short trips backpacking with it, I've completely fallen in love. You couldn't convince me to choose a different backpack for a 2-day cascadian excursion.

It's lightweight, strong, and pretty minimalist as far as pockets and places for clipping things. The exterior has features obviously designed for ice axes and other tools which I repurpose slightly for other gear. The compression straps consolidate the items in this pack into a slim, black, 38-liter adventure-sausage.

I was worried about the hipbelt not being comfortable enough for those 10+ mile hikes, as the pads on this pack are much thinner than the large ones I've seen on other backpacks. I know osprey even has a custom-molding hipbelt service for some of their hiking packs. If you've had similar thoughts, fear not; even with my slim figure and bony hips, I feel like I could go on forever wearing this thing. It also helps that the backing and shoulder straps are constructed with a durable and breathable mesh.

This backpack is inspiring me to investigate ice climbing, as I'd like more excuses to wear it. You'll have to pry this backpack from my cold, dead hands before I use another one.