Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 28 Backpack - 1600-1700cu in
Nice, very nice, and wife likes lichen
By brian_heck2213096
Ranked #913 - 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.
View Details: Osprey Packs Kestrel 28 Backpack - 1600-1700cu in
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- nylon packcloth (420D), nylon (210D, double diamond ripstop)
- Support/Suspension:
- HDPE headrail
- 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 zip mesh
- Snowboard Carry:
- no
- Ski Carry:
- no
- Climbing Gear Loops:
- 0
- Ice Axe Loops:
- 2
- Shovel Pocket:
- no
- Weight:
- (small / medium) 2 lb 9 oz, (medium / large) 2 lb 11 oz
- Volume:
- (small / medium) 1587 cu in, (medium / large) 1709 cu in
- Recommended Use:
- hiking, backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.