Mutant 52L Backpack
For big objectives and epic missions, the Mutant 52L Backpack is the pack to take along with you when you're planning on moving light and fast. Osprey slimmed down this pack so it only has the necessary bells and whistles to accommodate the tools you need to get the job done while playing in the high mountains. The large volume provides enough space so you're able to hike all your gear in to set up basecamp, and still sneak in a couple extra luxuries of home. Gear loops on the removable waist belt add access to extra gear when you're on the move, and a three-point haul attachment evenly distributes the weight of the pack so it can be stored at an anchor and hauled up a pitch when the climbing gets technical. Additional helmet and ice tool carry means that you can store your gear safely and securely on the way back to the car.
Details
- A backpack for light and fast missions that could span multiple days
- 52 liter capacity carries the necessities and extras so you're prepared
- A-frame ski carry system hauls skis securely while ski mountaineering
- 3-point haul attachments distribute weight evenly for hauling up climbs
- Gear loops on waist belt allow for additional gear storage and access
- Ice tool carry points safely haul ice tools on the approach
- Helmet carry attachment stows helmet during the hike back to the car
- Removable waist belt shaves weight when counting grams
- Item #OSP00BB
- Material
- [main, accent] 210D nylon, [bottom] 420D nylon
- Volume
- [small/medium] 50L (3051cu in), [medium/large] 52L (3173cu in)
- Support/Suspension
- removable atilon sheet lamination, HDPE top stay
- Shoulder Straps
- laminated EVA
- Waist Belt
- removable
- Hydration Compatible
- yes
- Access
- top
- Pockets
- 2 zippered lid
- Gear Loops
- 1 front panel daisy chain, 2 waist belt gear loops
- Helmet Carry
- yes
- Ice Axe Carry
- yes
- Weight Capacity
- 50lb
- Dimensions
- 29 x 13 x 13in
- Claimed Weight
- [small/medium] 3lb 3.8oz, [medium/large] 3lb 6.6oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- lifetime
Reviews
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Overall Rating
5 based on 2 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 7, 2021
Love it for cragging
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought:
- 8 foot
- Height:
- 5' 11"
- Weight:
- 165
I don’t alpine climb but I bought this pack because of all the features and they all actually held up. I can throw my whole rack in my bag with a 70m rope on top and it comfortable with all the adjustments to the pack and I only have the 38L. With sport climbing I use the ice axe straps to hold my extendable stick clip. Another bonus with it being a alpine pack it’s pretty water proof. I got stuck in a couple of thunderstorms over a weekend and everything was soaked except what was in my pack. My rope and gear were dry inside. My only request would be for the rain top to be removable for lighter treks and easier access. Other than that 10/10 would recommend for and climber alpine or not
January 16, 2021
Excellent mid-range mountain pack
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I bought this pack AFTER I'd purchased its smaller sibling the Mutant 38. I was so impressed by how focused the pack was on durability and purpose. The shoulder straps feel great once the pack has weight in it, the hip belt with loops is really useful, especially if you're moving with a lot of gear or need to hook a water bottle somewhere. I like that the 52 has "picket pockets" that you can use to hold anything from tent poles to pickets. I initially bought the 38 for shorter trips into the rockies with a day's worth of climbing gear and supplies but as time went by my objective became more time-intensive so I bought the 52 to carry 3 days of food and supplies along with my trad kit. I do appreciate that you can strip the pack down, although if you're going up on a rope I don't think I'd strip the pack down and use it on climbing routes unless you're moving for days on end, such as completing a cirque or traversing a range. If you're on a single day trad route, I'd bring a much smaller pack like a cotopaxi luzon that would double as a stuff sack. I like that the pack keeps the weight centered, how narrow it is at your hips to accommodate a harness, and how durable it is. I plan on using the 38 in the Rockies but the 52 is part of my kit for a longer trip in Gates of the Arctic that will keep me away from our base camp for 3-4 days at a time. My only suggestion is to include shock cord or something elastic on the front of the pack. I see a lot of people talk about avy gear and it makes sense to have a pack that lets you carry a shovel, but this is a climbing and mountaineering pack and something to secure crampons with would be a way better addition than a place for a shovel. Just my thoughts.
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