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Osprey Variant 37 Pack

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Ski mountaineering, ice climbing, and rock climbing, Osprey thought of it all when developing the new top loading Variant 37 pack for vertical endeavors.

Lightweight suspension consists a removable HDPE framesheet and a single aluminum stay
Fixed Stretch comfort shoulder harness provides superb carry with rolled seams for added comfort; rescue whistle is incorporated into sternum-strap buckle
3-D contoured EVA hipbelt is removable and stowable; to stow while climbing, tuck hipbelt out of the way by threading webbing and buckles through tool holster slot
Thermoformed, contoured back panel provides carrying comfort and snow shedding capabilities
Dual, adjustable tool bungee Y-clips stow ice tool shafts quickly, with corresponding holsters securely attaching ice tool head, including leashless ice tools
Removable top pocket has a zippered pocket underneath and an extendable spindrift collar to keep snow out of the pack; collar can be rolled up
Reinforced front crampon shield compression pocket provides secure storage and easy access
Pack includes protection pockets for easy storage and quick access to wands, probes and pickets
3-point haul system, consisting of grab handle and 2 reinforced loops located at the top of pack, facilitate big wall hauling
Internal sleeve and drink tube exit port accommodate a 3-liter reservoir (sold separately) for hydration on the go
Side compression straps cinch down loads for jostle-free carrying; dual ski carry loops

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Osprey Variant 37 Pack Customer Reviews

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Osprey Variant 37 Pack

4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good suspension (4)

Cons

Best Uses

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Jan

2010

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great 4 Season Pack

By HundsSolo

from Olympia, Washington

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension

Cons

Best Uses

Day hikes
Snowshoeing
Weekend Trips

Comments about Osprey Variant 37 Pack:

I was looking for a winter pack that I could use in the summer if the occasion came up. I tried several packs including some other Osprey packs until I happen to see this one at a store. I placed 30 pounds (10 more than I carry) in the pack and carried it around the store. The pack felt great.

I have only used on a few snowshoe hikes this year but all on hikes after a while I could hardly tell I had the pack on. Some of these hikes including going up on some steep snow covered hills.

The pack has all kinds of straps and tied down slots which makes it great for tying down snowshoes, ice axes etc. The crampon slot is also a great place to carry the snow shovel. The top bag has two pockets and is big enought to carry those items you need quick access to.

Osprey has a winner!

Apr

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great design, but durability issues

By shoo

from Boston, MA

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Pros

Compressible
Good compartments
Good Suspension

Cons

Weak bottom material

Best Uses

Backcountry skiing
Day Trips
Ice climbing day pack
Rock climbing day pack

Comments about Osprey Variant 37 Pack:

I used this pack primarily for rock / ice climbing day trips. For this purpose, the design is absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately, I only got to use it twice. More on that in a bit.

The zippers and straps are very well thought out. Everything is nice and large so you can do pretty much anything you need to while wearing gloves. The ice tool bungees double as a stable helmet carry if you're creative (no more helmet flopping around on the approach!). The rope carry system is nice and stable. Nuclear red, while hideously ugly, means you aren't going to lose it (or can be more easily found in an avalanche). The feed through for the water hose is openable, meaning no more losing the head of your hydration system while taking the thing out. The second pocket under the brain is great for phone, wallet, keys, whatever. Suspension is nice and cushy.

In terms of storage, I can easily get a full climbing trad rack, harness, a couple pairs of shoes, 2 liter water bladder, lunch, and a rope on the top carry, and have room to spare in the main compartment.

Really, the design is pretty much as good as it gets for a top-loader for climbers.

One problem: the bottom material was falling apart on my after only 6 days of use. Not really sure why. I'm not exactly gently on my gear, but I was using it as a climbing day pack for 6 days at Red Rocks in Nevada. Didn't do anything too unusual. Got back home and noticed a 1/4 inch hole and several spots that were quickly becoming holes on the bottom.

Returned it to REI the next day for an exchange. We'll see how this one fares. . .

May

2011

5.0

Love this pack

By BigDumps

from Seattle

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Suspension
Highly Adjustable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Osprey Variant 37 Pack:

Like most Osprey products, another win. I stumbled upon this pack at a local store looking for a 2000 pack. Taking it out a few times I love it. I like the crampon patch to lash to, secures poles or axes well. Lots of adjustments and fits my back really well. I run about 20lbs in it currently and its great for my early season. [...]

Apr

2010

5.0

Great Backcountry Ski Pack

By Steve N.

from Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Easy to Pack
Good Back Support
Good Padding
Good Suspension
Strap system

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Climbing
Mountaineering

Comments about Osprey Variant 37 Pack:

Very comfortable and stable pack. The suspension is simple and easily handles 35 lbs. I use it for single day backcountry ski trips. The size is versatile - it can be used for day hikes and light weekend backpacking trips.

This pack carries skis well. A Voile snow shovel fits in the outside compression compartment; the ice tool loops can also be used to strap the shovel's D-handle. Well thought out design.