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OWNER'S MANUAL
SKARAB / 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 30
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 1831
Liters 30
Pounds* 1.54
Kilograms* 0.70
Inches 22h x 13w x 11d
Centimeters 55h x 32w x 28d
SKIMMER 28
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 1709
Liters 28
Pounds* 1.68
Kilograms* 0.76
Inches 21h x 10w x 9d
Centimeters 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 18
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 1098
Liters 18
Pounds* 1.10
Kilograms* 0.50
Inches 20 x 10w x 8d
Centimeters 51h x 25w x 21d
SKARAB 22
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 1343
Liters 22
Pounds* 1.46
Kilograms* 0.66
Inches 20h x 12w x 11d
Centimeters 52h x 31w x 27d
SKIMMER 16
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 976
Liters 16
Pounds* 1.01
Kilograms* 0.46
Inches 18h x 10w x8d
Centimeters 45h x 22w x 19d
SKIMMER 20
SPECS ONE SIZE
Cubic Inches 1220
Liters 20
Pounds* 1.37
Kilograms* 0.62
Inches 20h x 10w x 10d
Centimeters 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 ventilation
and 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 MAGNET
The 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 CHAIN
M - 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 POCKET
M - 30L / 22L W - 28L / 20L
Scratch-free, heat-embossed zippered
slash pocket for sunglasses or electronics.
TREKKING POLE ATTACHMENT
M - 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 POCKET
M - 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 STRETCH
MESH POCKETS
M - 22L / 16L W - 20L / 16L
ZIPPERED HIPBELT POCKETS
M - 30L W - 28L
DUAL COMPRESSION STRAPS
M - 30L / 22L W - 28L / 20L
Quick-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 LOOP
M - 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 POCKETS
M - 30L W - 28L
UNDERLID ZIP POCKET
M - 30L / 18L W - 28L / 16L
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