Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 28 Daypack - 1600-1700cu in
Nice, very nice, and wife likes lichen
By brian_heck2213096
Ranked #58 - Daypacks - Technical
June 12, 2008
Originally, I purchased the Osprey Stratos,32 which is a very good pack. The AirCore Suspension really does what it's designed to do: ventilate and keep you cool. However, the necessary curve required for the AirCore Suspension limits easy access to the bottom portion of the pack's main compartment. And as someone else has already mentioned, if you also use your pack for school or work in addition to hiking, it is difficult to carry a notebook computer. I returned the pack and replaced it with the Osprey Kestrel 28. I purchased two: one for my wife, who describes the lichen color as very fashionable, and one for me, who prefers the twilight. One other item: The Stratos has "O" rings on the zipper pulls; the Kestrel has a more simple pull. I prefer the "O" rings so I purchased a dozen from Osprey ($0.50 each) and replaced the pulls on both of our Kestrels. Nice.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Nylon
- Volume:
- 1700cu in (28L)
- Suspension:
- Aerospace back panel, padded shoulder straps
- Waist-belt:
- Yes
- Hydration Compatible:
- Yes
- Rain Cover:
- Yes
- Access Types:
- Top
- External Pockets:
- 1 Front, 2 side, 2 hip
- Snowboard Carry:
- No
- Ski Carry:
- No
- Gear Loops:
- 2 Daisies on front
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- No
- Weight:
- [S / M] 2lb 13oz (1290g); [M / L] 3lb 1oz (1380g)
- Recommended Use:
- Lightweight backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.