Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack - 2807-2929cu in
A little Small
By lei3097560
Ranked #609 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
June 15, 2009
This pack is great with all of its features like the built in rain cover and numerous pockets. Not to mention the price.
Only bad thing is the adjustable torso was terrible. Atleast for tall people I am 6'2" with a 21.5" torso. I would not recommend this if you torso is over 19" as the shoulder straps loose their 90 degree angle which makes the pack put all of the weight on you shoulders.
If your torso is under 19" Buy away. This is a great pack for you "small" people
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack - 2807-2929cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon packcloth (420D), nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- Volume:
- (S/M) 2807 cu in, (M/L) 2929 cu in
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- yes, integrated
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front stretch, 2 side stretch, 2 hip-belt zippered, 1 side zippered, 1 top, 1 under-lid zip mesh
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 35 lb
- Weight:
- (S/M) 3 lb 5 oz, (M/L) 3 lb 8 oz
- Recommended Use:
- lightweight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
4 Comments Last Reply: March 1, 2011 By: ima4520933
I think lei3097560 is trying to make an important point here. Shoulder lift straps should come down from the top of the pack and joint the apex of the shoulder strap at a 45 degree angle. The Kestrel packs do this with the smallest torso size specified for each pack. I have a 19" torso which is right in between sizes- with a S/M size the shoulder lift straps fall completely flat, for a 0 degree angle, and with the M/L size, they come off at a proper 45 degrees. This is CRITICAL to fit.
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No, I give it a small rating because Osprey states that the pack fits tall people just as well. That is the sellers responsibility not mine! Thank You seattlesetters.
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You give the pack a poor rating because it doesn't fit you well. Fit is your responsibility, not the pack's!
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I have to disagree. I've got a 20.5" torso and adjusted the shoulder straps velcro to fit just right.
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