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Equally suited for an extended weekend in the woods or your next big thru-hike, the men's Osprey Kestrel 58 pack is a durable hauler that's ready to scramble up peaks, explore dense brush and more.
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View the Osprey Kestrel Product LineView all Osprey Backpacking PacksBest Use | Backpacking |
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Frame Type | Internal Frame |
Adjustable Torso Length | Yes |
Material(s) | Nylon |
Frame Material | 3.5 mm LightWire aluminum |
Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
Pack Access | Top / Panel / Bottom |
Number of Exterior Pockets | 7 + main compartment |
Sleeping Bag Compartment | Yes |
Raincover Included | Yes |
Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
Gender | Men's |
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Reviews of this pack are hard to come by, so I'll try to be honest. This is my 4th pack and my favorite one yet. I downgraded in size from a 60L pack but this one is actually more spacious than my last one. It's plenty large enough for my bear canister, sleeping bag, clothes and other essentials with room to spare. Osprey never fails with their suspension and design and I imagine I'll rock this pack until it falls apart. I love the easy front zipper access, the separate sleeping bag compartment and the large, easy-to-access side pockets. I do wish that the hydration bladder location was different and bigger (I'm afraid to cram my bladder in there, and the water would get hot being right against my back). But there are easy ways around that. Otherwise, I love this pack.
Lots of room. and a sturdy frame make this pack great. Enough areas to store items in, and my favorite was the fact that with a full hydration pack with nice cold water, after awhile your back is colder and more comfortable, and you feel more relaxed. It'd be more comfortable if the shoulder straps were a bit wider on top, to distribute more of the weight across more of your shoulder structure, but all in all, this is a great pack which I enjoy and look forward to the next adventure.
Very sturdy bag with plenty of pockets and utility. Highly impressed with this bag and how much it can hold while still feeling comfortable. I like the hip strap functionality - very easy to tighten and release. Returned for the Osprey Exos 58 because its lighter. Would still recommend this bag!
Really nice bag but didn’t have something I was looking for. Returned it.