Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack

Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack

Sized to accommodate gear for overnight trips and weekend adventures on the trail, the Osprey Kestral 48 is a multi-purpose backpack designed for guys who like to mix up their backcountry adventures. The Kestral is the sort of pack you could use for a night on the beach one weekend and take along on guided summer alpine hut tours a week or two later. The Kestral 48 is the middle pack in the Osprey Kestral series, so it offers far more space and overnight potential than the Kestral 28, but it doesn't have the storage capacity of the Kestral 68. The Kestral 48 has a fixed dual compartment top pocket with a practical mesh pocket beneath the lid. The Zippered sleeping bag compartment gives you dual access to the top and bottom contents inside the pack, so you don't have to completely unpack all the contents to find whatever you need. Vertical zippered side pockets and zippered pockets along the EVA foam hipbelt give you extra storage options for small camping and backcountry essentials.

• Fabric: 420-denier nylon pack cloth, 210-denier x 330-denier nylon shadow box
• Stretch panels: Nylon spun mesh
• AirScape™ backpanel with LightWire™ alloy framing system
• Mesh-covered die-cut slotted EVA foam hipbelt features zippered storage pockets
• Fixed dual compartment top pocket with gear loops
• Mesh pocket beneath fixed top pocket lid
• Integrated rain cover
• Stow on the Go™ attachment system for trekking poles
• Tool attachment
• External hydration compartment (hydration system not included)
• Zippered sleeping bag compartment allows for top and bottom access to pack
• Vertical dual zippered side pockets
• Osprey Add-Ons™ compatible
• Volume: 2800 cu in, 45 liters (small/medium), 2900 cu in, 48 liters (medium/large)
• Weight: 3 lbs 7 oz, 1.56 kg, (small/medium), 3 lbs 10 oz, 1.64 kg (medium/large)

Buy the Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack from Altrec.com. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping.

Reviews - Osprey Packs Kestrel 48 Backpack

- 2011-09-27

Jack of all Trades pack
Purchased this pack for a recent trip to Colorado. I liked the different lash points it offered for future use on a variety of adventures. It's just a bit heavier than some other packs out there, but to me it's worth it not to sacrifice any performance. Wore it while climbing Quandary Peak, had it on my back for 6.5 hours, with a small load (4 L of water, 2 rain shells, 2 fleeces, hats and gloves, food, and misc items- I carried all my wife's gear too). No hot spots at the end of the day, and the AirScape back panel breathed well, my back never felt damp. Very comfortable fit- I'm 5'7", and got the S/M frame. Great compression, as I had a small load it cinched down nicely so that it was still stable. I like that the water bladder storage is separate from the main compartment, and the 3 pockets in the lid were nice for keeping the small items we needed to access quickly without digging in the bag- sunglasses, sunscreen, keys, etc. The stretch pocket on the front is a great addition, as my wife was able to stuff our gloves in there on the move without me having to take the pack off. Osprey nailed it on this one!

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TUTUHW - 2011-07-21

Great weekend pack!
The Osprey Kestrel 48 just maybe the perfect pack. Im 511, 190lbs, 19 torso, and the M/L fits like a glove. Ive had it out now for two 3 day hikes and it held all my gear, never felt it shift or sag. At 4lbs, its not a light weight pack, but the extra weight adds to its stability and durability, so well worth it.

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Phisherman - 2011-04-09

Osprey Kestrel 48
This backpack is great for hiking, and traveling. It is spacious and very light. The Kestrel 48 is very durable and allows for even weight distribution. I would recommend this product for anyone who is a serious back packer or hiker.

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