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OWNER'S MANUAL

SK ARAB / SKIMMER SERIES

SKARAB 30 SKARAB 22 SKARAB 18 SKIMMER 28 SKIMMER 20 SKIMMER 16

S19 - UPDATED 12/18

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.

SKARAB/SKIMMER SERIES 2

OVERVIEW

SKARAB 30SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 1831Liters 30 Pounds* 1.54Kilograms* 0.70 Inches 22h x 13w x 11dCentimeters 55h x 32w x 28d

SKIMMER 28SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 1709Liters 28 Pounds* 1.68Kilograms* 0.76 Inches 21h x 10w x 9dCentimeters 53h x 27w x 24d

* Pack weight does not include reservoir

SHARED FEATURES

1 Wide-mouth, bucket-style main compartment opening

2 Front panel daisy chain attachment points

3 Adjustable sternum strap with magnetic bite valve attachment

+ Dedicated hydration compartment with an included Hydraulics® LT 2.5L reservoir

+ Reservoir included in select markets

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SKARAB 30 | SKIMMER 28

+ Heat-embossed, scratch-free zippered slash pocket

+ Dual zippered large side panel pockets

+ Dual zippered hipbelt pockets

+ Dual lower compression straps

+ Dual upper side compression straps with trekking pole capture

+ Dual lower trekking pole attachment loops

+ Ice axe loop

+ Front shove-it pocket

+ Underlid zip pocket

FABRIC

MAIN 210D Nylon Double Diamond Ripstop

ACCENT 420HD Nylon Packcloth

BOTTOM 420HD Nylon Packcloth

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SKARAB/SKIMMER SERIES 3

OVERVIEW

SKARAB 18SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 1098Liters 18 Pounds* 1.10Kilograms* 0.50 Inches 20 x 10w x 8dCentimeters 51h x 25w x 21d

SKARAB 22 SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 1343Liters 22 Pounds* 1.46Kilograms* 0.66 Inches 20h x 12w x 11dCentimeters 52h x 31w x 27d

SKIMMER 16 SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 976Liters 16 Pounds* 1.01Kilograms* 0.46 Inches 18h x 10w x8dCentimeters 45h x 22w x 19d

SKIMMER 20 SPECS ONE SIZECubic Inches 1220Liters 20 Pounds* 1.37Kilograms* 0.62 Inches 20h x 10w x 10dCentimeters 50h x 27w x 25d

* Pack weight does not include reservoir

UNIQUE FEATURES

+ Heat-embossed, scratch-free zippered slash pocket

+ Dual upper side compression straps with trekking pole capture

+ Dual lower trekking pole attachment loops

+ Dual-entry stretch mesh side pockets

UNIQUE FEATURES

+ Dual mesh side pockets

+ Underlid zip pocket

SKARAB/SKIMMER SERIES 4

CARRY

SIZING / FIT

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STERNUM STRAP

HARNESS

HIPBELT

BACKPANEL

1 AIRSCAPE SUSPENSION

+ Convoluted EVA foam over an Atilon framesheet provides structure, support and cushioning

2 AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL

+ Open mesh over convoluted EVA foam ensures ventilationand comfort

3 HARNESS

+ Cushioning spacermesh over die-cut foam provides active ventilation and a contoured fit

4 HIPBELT

+ Spacermesh over die-cut foam wraps securely to provide a secure, comfortable fit (30L / 28L)

+ Removable 20 mm webbing hipbelt (22L/18L, 20L/16L)

WOMEN'S-SPECIFIC FIT

+ Shorter torso length

+ Narrower, shorter harness with curves designed to accommodate most women's necks, shoulders and chests

+ A hipbelt designed to wraps naturally around the curve of a woman's hips, offering better load stabilization and support

SKARAB - MEN'S

TORSO O/S 17-22¨ / 43-56 cm

SKIMMER - WOMEN'S

TORSO O/S 15-38¨ / 38-46 cm

SKARAB/SKIMMER SERIES 5

FEATURES

RESERVOIR SLEEVE M - 30L / 22L / 18L W - 28L / 20L / 16L

The dedicated sleeve provides easy loading/unloading of a hydration reservoir.

+ An internal hanging loop with buckle ensures proper vertical orientation and stability

+ Elasticized routing straps on right or left side of the pack’s harness hold the reservoir hose in place

+ Compatible with any reservoir up to 3L

RESERVOIR BITE VALVE MAGNETThe sternum strap magnet allows for quick access to the reservoir bite valve.

For more information on Osprey's full line of reservoirs and reservoir care,

visit osprey.com.

FRONT PANEL DAISY CHAINM - 30L / 22L / 18L W - 28L / 20L / 16L

Provides easy attachment to outside of pack.

RAINCOVER*M - 30L / 22L / 18L W - 28L / 20L / 16L

1 Locate the raincover icon near the base of the pack.

2 Remove raincover from compartment and slide it over the top and bottom of the pack.

3 Tighten the cord lock at the bottom of the raincover to tension the raincover into place.

Tip: To prevent mildew, allow the raincover to dry entirely before storing.

SCRATCH-FREE SLASH POCKETM - 30L / 22L W - 28L / 20LScratch-free, heat-embossed zippered slash pocket for sunglasses or electronics.

TREKKING POLE ATTACHMENTM - 30L / 22L W - 28L / 20L

1 Collapse trekking poles to minimum length.

2 Place the tip of each trekking pole through one of the two matching loops at the bottom of the pack. The basket of the trekking pole should catch on the loop so the trekking pole does not slide through.

3 Loosen the upper side compression strap and unthread it from the daisy chain.

4 Bring the handle end of the trekking pole toward the top of the pack and place the staff of the pole under the seam of the front panel pocket and upper compression strap.

5 Re-thread the compression strap through the daisy chain and buckle into place. Tighten the compression strap to secure the trekking pole.

6 Reverse above steps to remove.

SKARAB/SKIMMER SERIES 6

FEATURES

FRONT PANEL SHOVE-IT POCKETM - 30L W - 28L A front panel shove-it pocket for quickly stashing gear. Upper dual side compression straps can loosen or compress the shove-it pocket.

DUAL-ACCESS SIDE STRETCHMESH POCKETSM - 22L / 16L W - 20L / 16L

ZIPPERED HIPBELT POCKETSM - 30L W - 28L

DUAL COMPRESSION STRAPSM - 30L / 22L W - 28L / 20LQuick-release upper or lower compression straps provide added stability when the pack is not full or off er additional attachment points for carrying gear on the outside of the pack.

ICE AXE LOOPM - 30L W - 28L

1 Slide the ice ax shaft through the top of the ice tool loop and fl ip the shaft up toward the top of the pack.

3 Loosen the upper side compression strap and unthread it from the daisy chain.

4 Place the shaft of the pole under the seam of the front panel pocket and upper compression strap.

5 Re-thread the compression strap through the daisy chain and buckle into place. Tighten the compression strap to secure the ice axe.

6 Reverse above steps to remove.

DUAL ZIPPERED SIDE PANEL POCKETSM - 30L W - 28L

UNDERLID ZIP POCKETM - 30L / 18L W - 28L / 16L