Osprey Introduces All-New Mutant for the Dedicated Alpine Climber

January 11, 2018

Combining Osprey's Superior Fit with Streamlined Alpine-Specific Features

Cortez, CO – January 11, 2018 – Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear, introduces the all-new Mutant delivering a streamlined alpine-focused series of packs for the dedicated alpine athlete. Combining Osprey’s superior fit with streamlined alpine-specific features, the new Mutant series promises more efficient and ultimately safer movement in the mountains.

“We designed the Mutant from the ground up alongside athletes, guides and in-house alpine enthusiasts, creating a series of packs perfectly tuned for done-in-a-day summit bids, overnight alpine pushes and multi-day expeditions,” said Vince Mazzuca, Senior Marketing Manager, Osprey Packs. “Pairing ideal volume options with intentionally crafted feature sets, these packs allow the user to move more efficiently in the mountains while providing critical features to help you reach the summit and get back safely.”

SHARED FEATURES

• Snowshed fabric backpanel
• Dual ToolLocks™ with bungee tie-offs
• Front panel daisy chain for additional gear attachment
• Three-point haul system
• Internal hydration pocket
• Glove-friendly buckles

FABRIC
Main: 210D High Tenacity Nylon
Accent: 210D Nylon Honeycomb
Bottom 420D Nylon Packcloth
Color: Blue Fire 

AVAILABLE IN:

MUTANT 52 | $200
Strippable large volume expedition pack for big objectives in remote locations.
Additional features include:

• Removable HDPE sheet, two aluminum stays form V support, removable Atilon sheet laminated to ridge EVA suspension
• Laminated EVA harness
• Removable interchangable contoured EVA foam hipebelt with stretch woven with gear loops and ice gear clip attachment
• Removable top pocket
• Helmet carry
• Integrated FlapJacket™ with stowaway pocket
• Reinforced A-frame ski carry
• Dual side wand/ice pro pockets
• Quick release upper side compression straps
• Lower side compression straps
• Hipbelt dual gear loops and ice gear carry attachment
• Load Range: 20-50 lbs
• Weight: 3.41 lbs

MUTANT 38 | $170
Climbing and winter-specific features, slimmed-down silhouette for fast and light ascents.
Additional features include:

• Removable HDPE sheet, two aluminum stays form V support, removable Atilon sheet laminated to ridge EVA suspension
• Laminated EVA harness
• Contoured EVA foam hipbelt with stretch woven with gear loops and ice gear clip attachment
• Removable top pocket
• Helmet carry
• Integrated FlapJacket™ with stowaway pocket
• Reinforced A-frame ski carry
• Quick release upper side compression straps
• Lower side compression straps
• Hipbelt dual gear loops and ice gear carry attachment
• Reverse-wrap hipbelt
• Load Range: 10-40 lbs
• Weight: 2.81 lbs 

MUTANT 22 | $100
Summit pack for done-in-a-day alpine objectives. Additional features include:

• Removable Atilon sheet laminated to ridge foam, HDPE top stay suspension
• Laminated EVA harness
• Removable web hipbelt
• Inside/out rope attachment, internal compression
• Storage pocket under large top-zip opening
• Side loops for additional compression or attachment points
• Load Range: 10-25 lbs
• Weight: 1.28 lbs

Osprey Packs

Independent since 1974 and still anchored by the design genius of company founder, Mike Pfotenhauer, Osprey Packs is a leader in technical packs for outdoor, cycling, travel and urban adventures.  Osprey’s dedication to create innovative, high performance gear reflects the brand’s love of adventure and devotion to the outdoors.

All Osprey products are backed by the brand’s All Mighty Guarantee. Osprey will repair any damage or defect for any reason free of charge – whether it was purchased in 1974 or yesterday. If Osprey is unable to perform a functional repair on a pack, they will happily replace it.

Osprey Packs can be found online at osprey.com and in outdoor specialty retailers in over 60 countries worldwide.  To learn more about Osprey and its products, visit osprey.com.  Follow all brand updates on Instagram (@ospreypacks), Facebook (@ospreypacks) and Twitter (@ospreypacks).