Comparing Mountaineering Backpacks
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
| Awards |  |
|---|---|
| Price | $200.00 at REI Compare at 3 sellers |
Overall Score  |
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| Star Rating | |
| Pros | Comfortable, affordable, durable, fully featured |
| Cons | Not as lightweight as some packs |
| Bottom Line | This is an excellent pack for most mountaineering uses, excelling in comfort and versatility in all alpine terrain |
| Rating Categories | Osprey Mutant 38 |
| Versatility (30%) | |
| Weight to Volume Ratio (20%) | |
| Comfort (20%) | |
| Durability (15%) | |
| Features (15%) | |
| Specs | Osprey Mutant 38 |
| Measured Volume (liters) | 37 |
| Measured Weight (pounds) | 2.84 (without lid), 3.25 (with lid) |
| Measured Weight (grams) | 1288.2 |
| Weight to Volume Ratio (grams per liter) | 34.82 |
| Frame Type | Inner framesheet with aluminum stays |
| Fabric | 210D nylon with 420HD nylon packcloth on bottom |
| Pockets | 1 zippered lid |
| Hip Belt? | Yes - reverse wrap hybrid EVA foam w/ gear loops and ice clipper holsters |
| Removable Suspension Padding? | Removable framesheet and/or dual stays |
| Lid? | Yes - removable with stowable FlapJacket for lidless use |
| Hydration System Compatible? | Yes - internal pouch with buckled hanging loop |
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