Osprey Mutant 22 User manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MUTANT SERIES
MUTANT 22 MUTANT 38 MUTANT 52
F22 - UPDATED 08/04
Welcome to Osprey. We pride ourselves on creating the most functional,
durable and innovative carrying products for your adventures. Please
refer to this owner’s manual for information on product features, use,
maintenance, customer service and warranty.
+ bluesign®approved main body, accent and
bottom fabrics
+ GRS-certified recycled main body, accent
and bottom materials
+ PFAS-free DWR

MUTANT SERIES 2
OVERVIEW
SHARED FEATURES
1 Removable webbing gear attachment straps
2 Front panel daisy chain loops, compatible with Voile straps
3 Three-point haul system
4 Snowshed fabric backpanel
5 Dual ToolLocks with bungee tie-offs
6 Internal hydration sleeve
7 Lightweight, glove friendly buckles
+ Rope attachment/internal compression
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3
4
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FABRIC M22
MAIN bluesign®approved 210D recycled nylon grid NanoFly™, PFAS-free DWR
ACCENT bluesign®approved 210D recycled nylon grid NanoFly™, PFAS-free DWR
BOTTOM bluesign®approved 210D recycled nylon grid NanoFly™, PFAS-free DWR
FABRIC M38, 52
MAIN bluesign®approved 210D recycled high tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR
ACCENT bluesign®approved 210D recycled nylon grid NanoFly™, PFAS-free DWR
BOTTOM bluesign®approved 420D recycled high-tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR
PRODUCT PROMISE
We worked with our athletes, local guides and die-hard employees, testing
in all seasons and climbing disciplines, to combine the long-haul capabili-
ties of mountaineering packs with the light-and-fast ethos of the Mutant to
create a streamlined oering of alpine-, rock- and ice-focused solutions for
any climber, any season and any destination. These packs allow the user
to move more eciently in the mountains while providing critical features to
help you reach the summit and get back safely.

MUTANT SERIES 3
OVERVIEW
MUTANT 22
SPECS O/S
Cubic Inches 1343
Liters 22
Poun d s 1.43
Kilograms 0.65
Inches 20h x 11w x 9d
Centimeters 50h x 28w x 22d
LOAD RANGE 5-25 lb | 0-11 kg
ADD-ON Raincover S
MUTANT 38
SPECS S/M M/L
Cubic Inc hes 2198 2319
Liters 36 38
Pounds 2.52 2.69
Ki l o gr a ms 1.14 1.22
Inches 25h x 12w x 10d 27h x 12w x 10d
Centimeters 63h x 30w x 26d 68h x 30w x 26d
LOAD RANGE 10-30 lb | 5-13 kg 10-30 lb | 5-13 kg
ADD-ON Raincover M Raincover M
MUTANT 52
SPECS S/M M/L
Cubic Inches 3051 3173
Liters 50 52
Pounds 3.22 3.40
Ki l o gr a ms 1.46 1.54
Inches 28h x 14w x 12d 30h x 14w x 12d
Centimeters 71h x 35w x 30d 76h x 35w x 30d
LOAD RANGE 20-50 lb | 9-23 kg 20-50 lb | 9-23 kg
ADD-ON Raincover L Raincover L
UNIQUE FEATURES
1 Removable web belt with padded hipwings and dual
carabiner- or clip-loop
2 Zip mesh pocket under large zip bucket opening
3 Dual upper compression straps
4 Side loops for additional compression, attachment
points or to rig A-frame ski carry; compatible with
Voile straps
5 Removable Atilon framesheet
UNIQUE FEATURES
1 Removable top lid with zip pocket; FlapJacket
and stowaway pocket
2 Removable, multi-position helmet carry net
3 Reinforced A-frame ski carry
4 Quick release upper and lower compression straps
5 Dual hipbelt gear loops and ice gear carry loops
6 Reverse-wrap hipbelt
7 Removable Atilon framesheet, dual aluminum stays
UNIQUE FEATURES
1 Removable top lid with zip pocket, FlapJacket and
stowaway pocket
2 Removable, multi-position helmet carry net
3 Reinforced A-frame ski carry
4 Quick release upper and lower compression straps
5 Dual side wand/snow-picket pockets

MUTANT SERIES 4
CARRY
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
HARNESS
HARNESS
HIPBELT
HIPBELT
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION
BACKPANEL
BACKPANEL
MUTANT 22
1 SUSPENSION
+ Removable Atilon sheet laminated to ridge
foam, HDPE upper stiffener
2 BACKPANEL
+ Snowshed backpanel
3 HARNESS
+ Stretch-woven fabric over contoured EVA foam
4 HIPBELT
+ Removable webbing belt with padded hipwings
MUTANT 52 / 38
1 SUSPENSION
+ Removable HDPE sheet, two aluminum
stays form V support, removable Atilon sheet
laminated to ridged EVA foam
2 BACKPANEL
+ Snowshed backpanel
3 HARNESS
+ Stretch-woven fabric over contoured EVA foam
4 HIPBELT
+ Stretch-woven fabric over contoured EVA foam,
gear loops and ice gear clip attachment

MUTANT SERIES 5
SIZING / FIT
MUTANT 22
TORSO O/S 16-20 in. / 40.5-51 cm
MUTANT 38
TORSO S/M 14-17 in. / 35.5-43 cm
M/L 17-21 in. / 43-53 cm
MUTANT 52
TORSO S/M 14-17 in. / 35.5-43 cm
M/L 17-21 in. / 43-53 cm
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR TORSO FOR YOUR PACK
FIT
BACKPANEL
The backpanel and harness straps should wrap fully around your shoulders with
no gaps between the pack and your back.
HARNESS
The padded part of the harness straps should end 1"/2.5 cm- 2"/5 cm below
the armpits.
STERNUM STRAP
The sternum strap adjusted to approximately 2"/5 cm below the collarbone.
REMOVABLE FRAMESHEET/STAYS
52 L | 38 L
The framesheet and integrated stays can be
removed depending on the user's preference.
The pack can be worn without any framesheet
or stays, or the framesheet can be re-installed
without the stays for varying levels of pack
structure and weight.
To remove:
1 Detach the hook and loop flap, located towards the top of the main compartment
interior of the pack.
2 Remove the framesheet.
a. Bend the top corners of the framesheet out from underneath the triangular
fabric flaps on either side.
b. Pull up on the web handle at the center of the framesheet, sliding it out from
its sleeve.
3 Detach the hook and loop closure at the top of each stay (structural aluminum
rod) and remove by pulling on the cord loop.
4 Reverse to re-install taking care not to bend the aluminum stays if they are
re-attached to the framesheet.
HIPBELT WRAP
52 L/38 L
In circumstances where the hipbelt may interfere
with a climbing harness or is otherwise not
needed, it can be wrapped back around the
pack bag and buckled under the loop at the
base of the front panel. This will keep the pads
and webbing securely out of the way.
REMOVABLE WEBBING HIPBELT
22 L
Webbing hipbelt can be removed to provide
access to your harness and gear while climbing.
Simply unthread the webbing from the triglide on
either side of the pack body and store for safe-
keeping. The hipbelt can also be wrapped around
the pack bag and passed through the loop at the
base of the front panel, keeping the webbing and
buckles out of the way until needed again.

MUTANT SERIES 6
REMOVABLE TOP LID WITH INTEGRATED FLAPJACKET COVER FOR
LIDLESS USE
52 L | 38 L
Removable top lid for trips that require less gear or to save weight.
1 Unbuckle the front retention straps.
2 Locate and unclip the rear buckles that connect the top lid to the backpanel.
3 Feed the rear buckle end (male) through the diagonal web loops that help
contain them at the top corners of the backpanel.
4 To reattach the lid, reverse the process. Pass the buckles under the diagonal
web loops (they help keep the lid stable on top of the pack) and reconnect
the buckles.
When using pack without top lid, unfold the FlapJacket from its pocket, located
on the exterior of the pack’s cinch skirt, and attach them to the same front vertical
compression straps that the top lid connects to.
Special Top Lid Tip: The attachment straps for the top lid are adjustable and
positioned backwards to eliminate slippage when the pocket is extended.
Passing the tails of the adjustment straps under the web loops under the lid will
keep the top of the pack neater and prevent confusion with the load lifter straps
when putting the pack on.
A-FRAME SKI CARRY
52 L | 38 L
Dual lower reinforced ski carry loops and upper
compression straps combine for A-frame style
ski carry.
1 Insert the ski tails through the lower
reinforced ski carry loops tips up.
2 Clip the upper compression straps around
the skis.
a Strap the ski tips together for additional
stability if desired. You’ll need an
additional strap of your own to do this.
3 Re-engage the buckles and tension the
straps around the skis for stable A-frame
ski carr y.
4 Reverse to remove skis.
SIZING / FIT
FEATURE DETAILS
REMOVABLE FRAMESHEET/STAYS
22 L
To remove the Atilon Sheet:
1 Detach the hook and loop flap, located towards the top of the main compartment interior of the pack.
2 Remove the framesheet by pulling up on the web handle at the center of the framesheet, sliding it out from its sleeve.
3 Reverse to re-install.
DUAL SIDE WAND/PICKET POCKETS
52 L
Dual side pockets provide secure storage and easy access for wands and snow
pickets. Please note, they are not intended for water bottles.
1 Loosen side compression straps.
2 Insert wand or picket between pack body and compression straps, ensuring
the lowest point enters the pocket.
3 Tighten side compression straps.
4 Loosen the side compression straps to remove wand/pickets.

MUTANT SERIES 7
FEATURE DETAILS
TOP OF PACK HELMET CARRY
52 L | 38 L
1 Open the hook and loop pocket on the
top lid and pull out the helmet net.
2 Pull the net over your helmet and attach
the hooks to the top lid webbing.
FRONT OF PACK HELMET CARRY
52 L | 38 L
1 Open the hook and loop pocket and detach
the clips from the webbing loops.
2 Attach two of the clips to the upper daisy
chain webbing loops on the front of the pack.
3 Stretch the net over your helmet and attach
the remaining two clips to the appropriate
webbing loop to ensure the helmet is secured.
DUAL TOOLLOCKS
52 L | 38 L | 22 L
Works in conjunction with bungee tool tie-offs to provide secure and easily
accessible ice tool carry.
1 Pass the pick end of the ice tool under the center fabric patch and then route
the ToolLock clip through the eyelet on the head of your ice tool.
a Tip: The bungee that tensions the ToolLock clip should be pre-adjusted to
hold securely. The adjuster is located inside the pack at the base of the front
panel. Locate the loose end of the bungee and tighten or loosen as needed.
2 Loosen the upper Y-clip bungee, insert the ice tool handle and secure by
tightening the bungee.
3 Reverse this process to remove the tools.
INTERNAL HYDRATION SLEEVE
52 L | 38 L | 22 L
Place reservoir inside sleeve to help ensure
proper pack weight distribution. Clip reservoir
to buckled loop to keep upright.
GLOVE FRIENDLY BUCKLES
52 L | 38 L | 22 L
DUAL HIPBELT GEAR LOOPS AND ICE GEAR CARRY ATTACHMENT
52 L | 38 L
Harness-style loops for attaching climbing equipment with slots for dedicated
ice screw organization and tool carry carabiners.
DAISY CHAIN LOOPS FOR ADDITIONAL COMPRESSION OR
EXTERNAL GEAR ATTACHMENT
52 L | 38 L | 22 L
Route webbing or elastic cord through the webbing loops as needed to attach
crampons or other items to the pack's exterior. A pair of removable straps with
quick release buckles are included.
1 To remove the accessory straps, release the buckles. Pass the buckles
through the loop at the other end of the strap and remove from the
daisy chain.
2 To reinstall, slide the webbing strap under the daisy chain and pass the
buckle through the loop at the end of the web. Pull to tighten down on the
daisy chain.
22 L
Two extra loops are sewn in along each sidewall, located at the top of the
padded hipwing, to provide an anchor point for additional compression. Thread
straps through the loops and under a loop on the front daisy chain to enable ski
carry or to more securely compress the pack load.

MUTANT SERIES 8
FEATURE DETAILS
ROPE ATTACHMENT/INTERNAL COMPRESSION
52 L | 38 L
The packs are equipped with a center compression strap that can be used
to cinch down the load at the top of the pack and/or secure a rope under the
lid. The strap can be positioned externally or internally depending on what is
required.
1 Begin by locating the female buckle for the strap. It will be visible at the top
center of the backpanel or it will be found at the top center, inside the pack.
There is a small pass-through tunnel sewn at the base of the cinch skirt
which allows the buckle to be positioned inside or outside as needed.
2. For external use, either with the top lid in-position or removed, set the buckle
to the outside and connect with the webbing strap that is anchored at the
top of the front panel.
3. For internal use, primarily for load compression when using the FlapJacket
feature, set the female buckle to the inside and connect the web
compression strap. Compress and then cinch the drawcord closure before
securing the FlapJacket with the two front straps, normally used to secure
the top lid.
ROPE ATTACHMENT/INTERNAL COMPRESSION
22 L
A main compartment compression strap compresses loads and can also be
threaded externally to secure a rope.
1 To use internally, connect the aluminum hook on the end of the strap
compression strap through the webbing loop, sewn at the base of the mesh
pocket, and pull the strap tight.
2 To use externally, feed the strap through the hydration port and position the
buckle on the outside the pack. Connect the hook to the laminated fabric
loop at the top of the pack and pull the strap tight.
The strap can be used in conjunction with the side compression straps to secure
a rope. Avoid overtightening as this will pull the rope uncomfortably into the
wearer’s headspace.
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INTERNAL STORAGE POCKET
52 L | 38 L
A zippered mesh pocket, under the
FlapJacket storage pocket inside the upper
skirt, provides secure storage when the top lid
isn’t being used.
52 L | 38 L
The top panel features an internal zippered
compartment with key clip for storing and
organizing smaller items.
THREE POINT HAUL SYSTEM
52 L | 38 L | 22 L
Three-point haul system utilizes dual front
and single rear reinforced haul loops for
simple, secure hauling.