Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 68 Backpack - 4000-4200cu in
Kestrel 68
By Neal Barber
Ranked #220 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
July 23, 2010
There are lots of good things about this pack: quality materials, well made, just the right number of pockets and is comfortable. My only gripe is small, I don't like zippered sleeping bag compartments because in the Pacific Northwest it is necessary to line ones pack to keep things dry so it is useless, just a weak point in the pack that might leak. I cannot fault it too much though because I knew it had one before I bought it. The only other thing is I am not sure how well it carry heavy loads because I haven't loaded for a week or more trip yet.
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 68 Backpack - 4000-4200cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon packcloth (420D), nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- Support/Suspension:
- LightWire frame
- Shoulder Straps:
- padded
- Waist-Belt:
- yes, ergo pull
- Hydration Compatible:
- yes
- Reservoir Included:
- no
- Rain Cover:
- yes, integrated
- Detachable Daypack:
- no
- Detachable Lid:
- no
- Access:
- top
- Pockets:
- 1 front stretch, 2 side stretch, 2 hip-belt zippered, 2 side zippered, 1 top, 1 under-lid zip mesh
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 50 F
- Weight:
- (S/M) 3 lb 13 oz, (M/L) 4 lb
- Volume:
- (S/M) 65 L, (M/L) 68 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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