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Osprey Kestrel 28 Pack - 2018 - Men's
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Whether you're day hiking in the Canyonlands or the Rocky Mountains, the Osprey Kestrel 28 pack does it all. It's versatile, lightweight, clean and highly functional.
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Best Use
Backpacking
Raincover Included
Yes
Reservoir Compatible
Yes
- Atilon framesheet spreads the load across the entire back panel to the peripheral frame
- Tuckaway ice tool loop and bungee tie-offs; dual front-panel daisy chains; Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
- Integrated raincover
- Upper and lower reverse StraightJacket side compression straps
- Dual stretch-mesh side pockets; zippered hipbelt pockets; top lid zippered pocket and under-lid zippered mesh pocket; front panel stretch-mesh pocket
- Fixed lid provides top-loading access to the main compartment
- External hydration sleeve (reservoir sold separately)
Imported.
View the Osprey Kestrel Product LineView all Osprey Backpacking Packs| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | Frameless |
| Material(s) | 210-denier ripstop nylon |
| Frame Material | Atilon framesheet |
| Reservoir Compatible | Yes |
| Suspended Mesh Back Panel | Yes |
| Pack Access | Top/front |
| Number of Exterior Pockets | 4+ main compartment |
| Raincover Included | Yes |
| Hipbelt Pockets | Yes |
| Gender | Men's |
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m325
Two weeks in the French Alps light & fast
7 years ago
Capacity for hut-to-hut trek, extra space to carry lunch & snacks, water bottle pockets to reach on the move, pole attachments, loops outside to hang clothes to dry after washing, many pockets to organize gear.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tmac
Detroit
Osprey 28
6 years ago
Well made and comfortable. I bought this as a day hike pack for when I am traveling by plane. Small enough to stuff under a seat if necessary, but carries enough for short hikes. I can use the bladder from my Camelback no problem. Bought it on sale for $65.
Yes , I recommend this product
Uriah
Colorado
An Okay Pack
6 years ago
This is an okay pack, but only okay. The side pockets are pretty well useless and can only fit the tiniest of water bottles or gear, so if you're not planning to use a hydration reservoir inside the pack, you can forget carrying enough water. Any sizeable reservoir will automatically assume most the space inside this almost-day-pack. (I have used this very pack on long-distance thru-hikes, but I pack very few supplies and even less gear, unlike most folks who may purchase this.) Another con: its price. Chinese knock-offs run 10% of the cost of this and do the same job and look nearly as good. Buy the Kestrel 28 when on sale ($70-ish), if you're intent on getting it. Be sure to try it on for size before assuming you'll hike your next 14er comfortably beneath it. I find it comfortable; you might not. Lastly, it weighs almost 3lbs. That's quite heavy for a small pack, but Osprey is not known for being "ultralight," or even, for that matter, light. If weight is a major concern for you, look elsewhere.
No, I do not recommend this product
Oh Baby
50 dollar pack
6 years ago
I've owned MANY packs over the last 45 years, I'm 57, and this is definitely a $50-$60 pack at best.