Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 38 Backpack - 2200-2300cu in
Comfortable, durable, practical, and stylist...what else is there?
By brad745858
Ranked #143 - Overnight Backpacks (2000 - 2999 cu in)
May 28, 2008
This is by far the best backcountry-adventure / overnight pack I have ever owned. I actually bought it for school. As a medical school student, I routinely carry about 30 pounds worth of textbooks, notepads, and a laptop on my back. Other backpacks would hurt my shoulders and my neck. This pack is designed to carry weight. You can perfectly adjust the sternum strap, shoulder straps, and waist straps to distribute the weight evenly across your back and hips. Since I've been using this, my back and neck have not hurt once.
I have also taken this camping in the Utah desert in and around Moab multiple times. The Airscape back panel keeps you from sweating profusely in that region, as other packs are prone to cause. In addition, the hydration pocket area is a godsend, freeing your hands from searching for water bottles.
Also looks great!
A good pack! Great job Osprey!
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 38 Backpack - 2200-2300cu in
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- [S / M] 2200cu in (36L); [M / L] 2300cu in (38L)
- Suspension:
- Airscape back panel, padded shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top, bottom
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 side, 1 lid
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- None
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S / M] 3lb 7oz (1570g); [M / L] 3lb 11oz (1680g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.