User Review: Osprey Kestrel 48

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May 23, 2010
updated Sep 15, 2012

HikerFrank
3 reviewer rep

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Design: internal frame
Size: 2800 cu.in.
Max. Load Carried: 25
Height of Owner: 5' 9"
Price Paid: $159

Summary

Having had several external frame packs I wanted to try a medium size internal frame backpack,and selected the Osprey Kestrel 48. It appears to be very well made and fits well.

I am 5' 9" and about 170 pounds. The literature said it has an internal divider between the lower zippered sleeping bag access and the main bag. As it turns out, it was a misprint according to Osprey. No big deal as I prefer a light weight stuff bag anyhow.

I started backpacking in 1965 in California, then to Wyoming, and currently am in Arizona. I am updating my gear this year in anticipation of retirement and putting in some trail miles.

Update: Summer 2012 have taken it on overnighters mainly, and basically love how it fits me. Easy to distribute gear and "becomes part of you" when hiking. So far, so good!

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