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Ski mountaineering, ice climbing, and rock climbing—Osprey thought of it all when developing the new top loading Variant 52 pack for vertical endeavors.
Voted Best Climbing Pack- Backpacker Magazine's Gear of the Year Awards
Enhanced by mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend warriors, the new Osprey Variant 52 Backpack is designed for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering pursuits. The streamlined feature set, that is specific to climbing needs, targets fit and versatility with a removable 3D contoured EVA hipbelt with tool loops, and a removable HDPE framesheet with aluminum tubing framework. A crampon shield compression pocket keeps those awkward to carry sharp pointy things out of the way, while side compression/ski straps provides a place to stash your planks. Additional performance logic includes a front pocket with water resistant zipper, sternum strap whistle, removable top pocket with spindrift collar, wand pockets, and hyper -comfort Thermoformed backpanel, A hydration sleeve and ice tool attachments stow alpine necessities.
The Osprey Variant 52 is enhanced by mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend warriors, the new Osprey Variant 52 Backpack is designed for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering pursuits. The streamlined feature set, that is specific to climbing needs, targets fit and versatility with a removable 3D contoured EVA hipbelt with tool loops, and a removable HDPE framesheet with aluminum tubing framework. A crampon shield compression pocket keeps those awkward to carry sharp pointy things out of the way, while side compression/ski straps provides a place to stash your planks. Additional performance logic includes a front pocket with water resistant zipper, sternum strap whistle, removable top pocket with spindrift collar, wand pockets, and hyper -comfort Thermoformed backpanel, A hydration sleeve and ice tool attachments stow alpine necessities.
Streamlined, impressively strong, and built specifically for your vertical endeavors, Osprey's Variant 52 backpack uses strong-yet-flexible aluminum tubing framework and removable hipbelt for versatile function. Strip it down for your summit attempt, or wear it at full comfort for a day-long approach - however you use it, you'll appreciate the mountain-guide inspired design. Specifications based on size Medium.
Designed using feedback from mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend craggers, the Osprey Variant packs offer a streamlined feature set specific to the climbing pursuit. Multiple torso sizes and innovative adjustment features provide the excellent fit you've come to expect from Osprey.
This pack offers big volume, intelligent features and clean styling.
On the Grand Traverse in the Grand Teton National Park, or a backcountry expedition to the Canadian Rockies, the Osprey 52 Variant Backpack is ideal for alpine climbing or expedition mountaineering with its organized, sleek shape, removable framesheet and durable nylon exterior fabric. The thermo-formed, contoured backpanel gives the Variant extra comfort and snow shedding capabilities, and a removable HDPE framesheet with aluminum tubing gives you the option to drop weight and bulk.
The Variant 52 by Osprey Packs is a climbers dream, with plenty of storage for your stuff. The Three-Point Haul System provides secure big wall hauling and the glove friendly clips allow you to access without having to remove your buckles, always good when the tempurature drops.
The Osprey Variant 52 offers big volume, intelligent features, and clean styling.
This pack offers big volume, intelligent features and clean styling. Water resistant zippered front pocket, Removable HDPE frame sheet with aluminum tubing frame sheet, Crampon compression pocket, Dual ski loops, Removable hip belt, .99 kg or 2 lbs. 3 oz. stripped weight in size medium, Adjustable Tool Bungee Y-Clip, Crampon Compression Pocket, Glove Friendly Buckles, Hip belt Removal, Hip belt Stow, Ice Tool Attachment, Spindrift Collar – 1, Spindrift Collar – 2, Three-Point Haul System, Under lid Pocket, Wand Pocket, An adjustable tool bungee Y-Clip stows ice tools quickly.
The three-point haul system of the Osprey Variant 52 Backcpack makes lugging your stuff up a wall easy. The big volume and convenient pocketry of this Osprey winter make your gear easy to access, and the removable hipbelt and framesheet shed weight when you need to go light. Stash your crampons, ice tools, and wand or probe in their own locales for quick gettin’ and puttin’ away. A water-resistant zippered front pocket keeps maps dry, and dual ski loops carry your sticks.
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| Access: | top / panel |
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| Access / Loading: | Top |
| Access Types: | Top |
| Adjustable torso: | No |
| Approximate volume: | 3,200 cubic inches |
| Approximate volume - metric: | 52 liters |
| Average weight: | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
| Average weight - metric: | 1.7 kilograms |
| Capacity: | 3200 cu in |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Fit: | Unisex |
| Fits torso: | 16 - 18.5 inches (Small); 18.5 - 20.5 inches (Medium); 20-22.5 inches (Large) |
| Fits waist/hips: | 30 - 34 inches |
| Frame material: | HDPE with aluminum tubing |
| Frame type: | Internal |
| Hydration compatible: | Yes |
| Ice Axe Loops: | 2 |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | Lifetime |
| Material: | 420D Matrix nylon, 315 & 210 High Tenacity Nylon |
| Number of pockets: | main compartment + 8 pockets |
| Number of stays: | 0 |
| Pockets: | [External] 1 front zip, 1 crampon compression, 1 wand; [Internal] 1 underlid |
| Rain Cover: | Available, not included |
| Recommended Use: | Skiing, ski mountaineering, hut trips |
| SKU: | 035352 |
| Shovel Pocket: | No |
| Ski Carry: | Yes |
| Sleeping bag compartment: | No |
| Snowboard Carry: | No |
| Suspension: | Removable HDPE framesheet w / aluminum tubing |
| Volume: | [S] 3000cu in (49L); [M] 3200cu in (52L); [L] 3400cu in (55L) |
| Waist-belt: | Yes, removable |
| Weight: | S: 3lbs, 9oz; 1.62kg M: 3lbs, 12oz; 1.70kg L: 3lbs, 15oz; 1.79kg |
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Pyro | Pyro Red | |
| Small | 158.95179.95199.00 | 169.09198.955 More... |
| Medium | 179.95199.00 | 198.95198.955 More... |
| Large | 179.95199.00 | 198.95198.955 More... |
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First Trip Feedback | |
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I used this pack to summit Mt. Shasta via the Casaval ridge. In general, I prefer this pack to my osprey atmos and gregory triconi packs and will continue using it. I'm glad I bought it. | |
| Martin Peek at Backcountry.com on 04/08/2009 | |
The Packs Name Says it All! | |
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| This pack replaced a more fragile pack that only lasted 6 months. I was lucky enough to find this pack as a replacement, and could not be happier! This pack has spent most of the winter with me on 14'ers in Colorado as well as a trip up the Mexican Volcanoes with no visible signs of wear. The ice axe clips are perfect, as are the placement of all the external gear attachment points. Most are re-enforced, but not so much that it has un-needed weight. My only complaint would be the side water bottle pockets do not really fit a nalegene bottle, but would fit a Sigg fine. My favoirte features include the two cinch systom for the main compartment that allows you to pack the load tightly no matter how full you have your pack and the axe clips. | |
| Trevor W at REI on 04/18/2009 | |
Ultimate ski mountaineering pack | |
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| I took my Variant 52 pack on several backcountry ski outings this winter in the Sierra Nevadas and Colorado. It fits snugly enough to make telemark turns and is burly enough to get dragged over rocks. For a short trip, you can ditch the lid and cinch all straps to make a lightweight day pack that carries avy gear, skins, crampons, and ice tools. It had plenty of capacity for a down bag and food on a weekend hut trip. It is not, however, big enough if you need to carry a 4-season tent. The Variant carries skis well in the A-frame configuration and also fits comfortably over my transceiver and Avalung II. I recommend this pack to anyone who enjoys hauling skis and crampions up snowy mountain sides. | |
| jrpetrus at REI on 07/07/2009 | |
"Totally Rad" | |
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| This pack rocks. I actually should have gotten a women's pack, being that I am female. However, I am smaller, 110lbs, and have no hips. This is the only pack that fit me, even though its made for dudes. Thats cool though. It's ultra light weight, and really puts the weight on your hips and not your shoulders. The only complaint is that I would like the pockets on the bottoms sides to fit water bottles. There is no way. You can put an energy bar in there, even though it's hard to reach when hiking, and then clip the water bottles on with a biner...or put them in your pack which sucks...so yeah..that's a problem but otherwise AWESOME! | |
| Tracy at Moosejaw on 09/16/2009 | |
"Some people knew what they were doing when they made this pack" | |
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| This thing has really smart design elements that you'll appreciate halfway through a trip or when you change the configuration. Get the 52, it's a versatile size and it can always pack up smaller. The frame is real comfy and puts most of the weight on your hips. It weighs nothing. The one thing I would add are two cinchable loops at the bottom for attaching random gear (like a tent) to the bottom of the bag; however, if you're relatively clever, like I am, you can figure out how to do it with dental floss and a carabiner. | |
| Jonathan at Moosejaw on 05/20/2009 | |
Excellent versatile pack | |
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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. | |
| fastfiloso1416875 at Backcountry.com on 06/30/2009 | |
best fitting climbing pack I have ever worn! | |
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| Best suspension- Solid, nimble and loads a ton of weight onto the hip not the shoulders if fit correctly. Great value and loads of extras. | |
| James at Altrec on 06/15/2009 | |
Perfect For Climbers | |
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Great pack for hauling gear i would also use it backpacking. Especially designed for climbers. | |
| david rogers at Backcountry.com on 04/20/2009 | |
