Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 38 Backpack - 2197-2319cu in
Very, Very Good Pack
By Anonymous
Ranked #864 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
February 18, 2008
Boughta a Kestrel 38 a while back. It is everything Osprey says it is and more!! I have the medium/large and it has 2300 cu. in. For me it is a bit too large for a short to mid day pack, but if you are going to use it in the summer time and you have all of the lightweight other small gear, it is a wonderful 2-3 night backpack. Or a great "off season" day pack? I loaded it up past the recomended weight capacity and it did not know the difference one bit. I expect this pack will keep on impressing me each time I use it? Very well thought out with the options Osprey added, and probably the best well made pack I have ever owned? including a couple of older Osprey's that I have!! This Kestrel 38 pack amazes me with the options it has and the quality of the materials and functionality compared to it's price? I would easily pay twice what they are priced at to get a pack this good. Absolutely no regrets.
Buy One.
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 38 Backpack - 2197-2319cu in
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon packcloth (420D), nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- Volume:
- (S/M) 2197 cu in, (M/L) 2319 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 top, 1 under-lid mesh zip
- Sleeping Bag Compartment:
- yes
- Max Weight Capacity:
- 30 lb
- Weight:
- (S/M) 3 lb 1 oz, (M/L) 3 lb 3 oz
- Recommended Use:
- backpacking, hiking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.