Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 28 Daypack - 1600-1700cu in
Really is a great do everything pack.
By Jelly Man
Ranked #347 - Daypacks - Technical
August 4, 2008
Like most Osprey's, the fit is great. It's a very comfortable pack to wear although I haven't really put it through any really rigorous testing yet. The little straps for hiking poles which I originally thought I was going to just cut off actually work really well. It's got a ton of space. There is however one thing that I don't like: the butterfly coils on the back are lined with velcro - the reason for this is because the loops used to affix hiking poles, ice axes, etc are attached to the bag with velcro. So really...the ONLY thing that you can put in those butterfly straps are the doo-dads that come with the pack. That's only very slightly annoying. I've yet to test the pack with ice axes....but it holds on tight to trekking poles. Well worth the price.
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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
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