Osprey Packs Kestrel 48L Backpack

Why We Like The Osprey Packs Kestrel 48L Backpack

Two-day summit bids and quick overnighters through desert canyons don´t require a lot of gear, so we pack light and move fast with the Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack. The Kestrel´s LightWire frame and Airscape backpanel comfortably support loads up to 40 lbs, making it ideal for two-day backpacking trips, while its feature-rich design lets us carry just about any piece of gear we might need to safely reach our objective. Two daisy chain gear loops run down the front of the pack, and the side is fitted with Osprey´s Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole loops, so we can quickly free hands up to do a little third-class scrambling to gain the summit. Osprey also attached an integrated rain cover, so we won´t have to hide under a tree if it starts rain when we´re out on the trail.

Details

• Go-anywhere, do-it-all weekend backpacking pack built to last
• AirScape back panel circulates more air to keep you cool
• LightWire peripheral frame stabilizes the load
• Stretch front and side pockets give you extra storage
• External loops and front daisies with bungee tie-offs
• Integrated rain cover keeps your prepared for sudden rainshowers
• Stow-on-the-Go axe and pole attachment tucks them out of the way
• Sleeping bag compartment keeps your bed neatly organized
• Item #OSPZ1GV

Tech Specs

Material

[bottom] 500D nylon packcloth, [main] 210 x 630D double diamond nylon

Volume

[small/medium] 46L (2807cu in), [medium/large] 48L (2929cu in)

Support/Suspension

[backpanel] AirScape, [frame] Lightwire, [frame sheet] Atilon foam

Shoulder Straps

ridged foam

Waist Belt

yes

Hydration Compatible

external

Reservoir Included

no

Access

top

Pockets

2 stretch mesh, 2 zippered hipbelt, 1 zippered vertical side, 1 hybrid shove-it

Gear Loops

yes

Ice Axe Carry

yes

Trekking Pole Carry

yes

Sleeping Bag Compartment

zippered

Rain Cover

yes

Compression

StraightJacket straps

Dimensions

[small/medium] 26 x 13 x 13in, [medium/large] 28 x 13 x 13in

Claimed Weight

[small/medium] 3lb 7oz, [medium/large] 3lb 9.4oz

Activity

backpacking

Manufacturer Warranty

lifetime