Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 58 Backpack - 3400-3600cu in
Great workhorse pack for smaller women
By GEP
Ranked #293 - Weekend Packs (3000-4500 cu in)
March 9, 2011
I'm a petite woman (5'3") and have had a lot of difficulty in the past finding backpacks that fit me well. Usually I struggle to get backpacks to fit me--shoulder straps are often too far apart, straps typically have to be cinched to the max, the hip belt is too large, etc. It's taken me a lot of trial and error, but I'm happy to report that this Osprey backpack fits me well! I was able to stuff a lot (35+ lbs) into it for an overnight winter trip and even fully loaded I still liked it after 2 days. Oddly enough, the smaller Osprey backpacks didn't fit me well, so I would imagine that Osprey models do vary.
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 58 Backpack - 3400-3600cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon packcloth (420D), nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- 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 top, 2 side zippered, 1 under-lid mesh
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Gear Loops:
- no
- Trekking Pole Loops:
- yes
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 40 lb
- Weight:
- (S/M) 3 lb 9 oz, (M/L) 3 lb 13 oz
- Volume:
- (S/M) 56 L, (M/L) 58 L
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
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