Gear Review
Osprey Packs Kestrel 28 Backpack - 1600-1700cu in
Really is a great do everything pack.
By Jelly Man
Ranked #1071 - 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 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
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