Osprey VARIANT 52 User manual

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VARIANT SERIES SHARED FEATURES
1 Floating, removable single compartment top pocket with under lid fabric zippered pocket extends to handle oversized loads
2 Integrated FlapJacket™ closure system provides weather-protected lidless use when the top pocket is removed
3 Quick release upper and threaded lower side compression/retention straps provide load stability and external storage options
4 Dual side wand/ice pro pockets work in conjunction with side compression/retention straps to provide stable and accessible external carry
5 Reinforced A-frame ski carry loops work in conjunction with upper compression/retention straps to provide stable ski carry
6 Glove friendly zipper pulls and buckles allow for quick and easy use in adverse conditions
7 Three point haul system via dual front and single rear reinforced haul loops provide simple, secure hauling capabilities
8 Dual, reinforced ice-tool holster with bungee tool tie-offs provide secure and easily accessible ice tool carry
9 Compressible, reinforced front panel pocket for easy external storage and access to crampons and other items
10 Under-lid adjustable rope compression strap provides stable and easily accessible rope carry
11 A sewn-in internal hydration sleeve on the backpanel accepts up to a three liter reservoir and works in conjunction with a rear hydration exit port to deliver on-the-go hydration
12 A fixed, contoured EVA foam harness with adjustable sternum strap and rescue whistle buckle delivers stable, comfortable carry
13 A thermoformed, contoured snowshed backpanel reduces ice/snow buildup and provides a comfortable, supportive pack to back interface
14 A removable/interchangeable EVA foam hipbelt featuring gear loops and an ErgoPull™ closure provides optimal fit and load transfer
The Variant Series has long been a staple in the Osprey line with targeted design features utilizing
feedback from mountain guides, professional alpinists and weekend craggers.
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FABRIC
MAIN 210D nylon shadow box
ACCENT 210D high tenacity nylon
BOTTOM 210D nylon shadow box

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VARIANT 52
MOUNTAINEERING / CLIMBING
The Variant 52 is a top loading, unisex pack designed specifi cally
for alpine climbing and expedition mountaineering.
SPECS S M L
Cubic Inches 2990 3173 3351
Liters 49 52 55
Lbs/Ounces 3/5 3/7 3/9
Lbs/Ounces (Stripped) 1/14 2/1 2/3
Kilograms 1.49 1.56 1.63
Kilograms (Stripped) 0.86 0.93 1.00
Inches 29h x 13w x 11d
Centimeters 74h x 34w x 28d
VARIANT 37
MOUNTAINEERING / CLIMBING
The Variant 37 is a top loading, unisex pack designed
specifi cally for ski mountaineering and ice climbing.
SPECS S M L
Cubic Inches 2075 2258 2441
Liters 34 37 40
Lbs/Ounces 3/3 3/6 3/8
Lbs/Ounces (Stripped) 1/14 2/0 2/3
Kilograms 1.46 1.53 1.60
Kilograms (Stripped) 0.84 0.91 0.98
Inches 28h x 12w x 10d
Centimeters 71h x 31w x 26d
OPTIMAL LOAD RANGE
5 KG 10 15 20 25 30 35
10 LBS 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
OPTIMAL LOAD RANGE
5 KG 10 15 20 25 30 35
10 LBS 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

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SUSPENSION/BACKPANEL
The expedition suspension featured on all Variant
Series packs consists of an HDPE framesheet and
aluminum peripheral rod that works in conjunction with
a thermoformed, contoured snowshed backpanel to
ensure a high level of comfort and load transfer with
heavy climbing gear inside the pack while also ensuring
minimal snow and ice buildup on the user’s back.
REMOVING THE SUSPENSION
The internal Variant suspension components can be removed for the alpine minimalist
looking to shave a bit of weight.
1 Undo the top pocket retention straps and flip back the top lid to gain access to the
internal backpanel of the pack.
2 Locate the hook and loop backpanel suspension compartment just above the sewn-
in reservoir sleeve and pull back to expose the HDPE framesheet.
3 Grasp the external base of the pack with one hand and the framesheet firmly with
the other and pull to remove the suspension components from the pack.
When reinserting the framesheet please ensure that the peripheral aluminum rod is
facing in the opposite direction of the pack's backpanel for proper fit.
EVA FOAM EXPEDITION HARNESS
The fi xed, contoured EVA foam harness is designed
specifi cally with stability, carry and comfort in mind. All
sewn seams are away from the body and an adjustable
sternum strap with rescue whistle buckle provides
proper torsional stability while reservoir hose routers
keep hydration accessible and at the ready.
WAND/ICE PRO POCKETS
Dual side pockets provide secure storage and easy
accessibility to wands, pickets and other longer items.
Utilize the side compression straps to secure.
FRONT PANEL COMPRESSION POCKET
A reinforced front panel compression pocket provides
external storage and access to crampons and other
items. To tighten or loosen the compression pocket,
locate the cam lock buckles found on either side of
the pack near the backpanel and unlock to access the
webbing. Slide the webbing through the buckle to the
desired length and re-lock the buckle to hold in place.
VARIANT SERIES SHARED FEATURES / DETAILS
EVA FOAM EXPEDITION HIPBELT
Each Variant Series pack features a removable/interchangeable EVA foam hipbelt
with modifi ed straight ErgoPull™ closure designed specifi cally for optimal fi t,
comfort and load transfer/stability. Reinforced gear loops on either side of the
hipbelt allow for additional gear attachment points.
To remove the hipbelt:
1 Locate the ladder lock buckles attached to the pack’s backpanel near the
hipbelt and unthread the webbing to allow release.
2 With one hand grasp the hipbelt fi rmly and slide the other hand through the slot
between the backpanel and main pack body to break the hook and loop closure.
3 Pull the hipbelt from the slot to remove. Reverse this process to reattach
the hipbelt.
HYDRATION
A sewn-in hydration sleeve located on the inside of the
backpanel accepts up to a three liter reservoir while the
backpanel hydration exit port allows routing either right
or left using the elasticized routing straps on the pack’s
harness.
Add an Osprey Hydraulics™ 2 or 3 liter hydration
reservoir or a Hydraulics™ LT 1.5 or 2.5 liter hydration
reservoir to your pack for stable, effi cient, on-the-go
water management.
ERGOPULL™ HIPBELT CLOSURE
To operate, loosen the webbing enough so that you can
connect the center buckle. Grasp the loose ends of the
webbing on either side and pull in and across evenly with
both hands at the same time.

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TOOL CARRY
A dual ice tool holster with bungee tool tie-offs and lower side release buckles to
ensures secure storage and quick, one handed access and removal. The ultra-durable
pick sleeves and axe head straps protect and fit a wide range of ice tool shapes.
1 Locate the axe head straps on either side of the reinforced ice tool holster and
unclip the buckle.
2 Slide ice tools handles up and pick first, crossing the tool heads through the
reinforced holster and reattach the buckle.
3 Locate the bungee tool tie-offs on either side of the pack's front panel, loosen
with the cord lock , route the tool shaft through the bungee and tighten the cord
lock nesting closure into the Y-clip to secure. Reverse this process to remove.
REMOVABLE TOP POCKET
A fl oating, removable single compartment top pocket with internal key clip and
under-lid zippered fabric pocket keeps often needed items organized and accessible.
To remove the top pocket:
1 Undo the two front top pocket retention strap buckles.
2 Undo the two quick release buckles connecting the top pocket to the
pack’s backpanel.
3 Thread the center strap of the top pocket through the sewn-in buckle on the
pack’s top skirt to remove. Reverse this process to re-attach the top pocket.
VARIANT STRIPPED
1 REMOVABLE TOP LID WITH INTEGRATED FLAPJACKET™
The FlapJacket™ lid deploys to provide main compartment protection from
the elements and top-down compression to keep the pack load stable.
2 REMOVABLE FRAME AND FRAMESHEET
3 REMOVABLE HIPBELT
Total weight savings of 1lb/6oz (0.63kg) (Variant 52 M)
INTEGRATED FLAPJACKET™ CLOSURE SYSTEM
When used without the removable top pocket, the
FlapJacket™ lid deploys to provide main compartment
protection from the elements and top-down
compression to keep the pack load stable.
To deploy the FlapJacket™, remove the top pocket as
described above and deploy the FlapJacket™ over the
main compartment using the top pocket attachment
straps to buckle and cinch into place. Beneath the
FlapJacket™ there is a zippered mesh pocket to keep
smaller items organized and accessible when the top
pocket is not being used.
THREE POINT HAUL SYSTEM
A three point haul system via dual front and single rear
reinforced haul loops provide simple, secure hauling
capabilities. Attach your haul rig to the two reinforced
sewn-in haul loops on the front of your pack and the
reinforced grab handle loop on the back.
VARIANT SERIES SHARED FEATURES / DETAILS
A-FRAME SKI CARRY
The reinforced A-frame ski carry loops found near the
base of either side of the Variant work in conjunction
with the side compression/retention straps to provide
stable, easy to use A-frame ski carry. Simply slide your
skis tail through the loops until the bindings rest on
the loop and use the upper compression/retention
strap to secure to the side of the pack.
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PACK CARE
Osprey recommends Nikwax® products for pack care.
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Your pack is an extremely durable product built for years of use and
abuse. However, some basic procedures will ensure that your pack holds
up optimally.
• After each trip be sure to clean out your pack thoroughly.
• If your pack is wet, hang it to dry.
• Loosen all the straps.
• Wash your pack every now and then.
(Do not immerse travel packs with our High Road™ Wheeled Chassis.)
PACK YOUR PACK
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GUARANTEE
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you are on your gear. Visit ospreypacks.com for details.
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