Osprey Mutant 38 Alpine/Climbing Backpack

About the Osprey Mutant 38

Mutations occur as part of evolution. They develop a species, improving upon genetics as part of natural selection. The 6th generation of Mutant takes the established pack to new heights.

Behold the pinnacle of all-mountain performance. The Mutant 38 is the mountaineering backpack for day-long adventures from Osprey.

The mid-sized version of the Mutant line the 38 is designed to carry all of your climbing hardware for a full day in the mountains. Exceptional versatility is provided by being strippable, allowing for a complete reduction of the overall weight of the bag.

Unlike hiking packs, the Mutant features a Snowshed fabric back panel coupled with an HDPE frame sheet. The panel allows for the comfortable carry of heavy loads yet removes the issue of snow sticking to the pack when it is dumped in the snow. The HDPE frame sheet can be removed to shed further weight allowing you to move faster and lighter.

All mountain-specific features gear the Mutant line toward the alpinist and mountaineers. Dual ToolLock allows for safe quick ice axe carry. Lateral compression straps double as a means for H carry of Skis and snow anchors. Two removable and adjustable attachment straps on the face of the pack allow you to carry snowboards or extra equipment for longer ascents. Gear loops on the hip belt allow for additional racking options when tackling those more technical climbs. A mesh storage pocket in the top lid facilitates another means for PPE carry.

A top lid provides the main entry into the Mutant 38, the lid allows for the additional carry of rope or when overhauling the back for base camp approaches. The entire lid is optionally removable, to reduce overall pack weight or provide improved head clearance on more demanding climbs. When stripped the FlapJacket provides another level of water/snow protection keeping your gear protected.

The reverse wrap hip belt conforms perfectly to your hips. Distributing the load vertically down your spinal column for optimal comfort.

For both summer alpine climbs and demanding winter ascents, the Mutant 38 is your ideal pack for where the trail meets the vertical.

Evolution in design. The Mutant Line. By Osprey.

Carry the bird.