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Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack

Item No. 10041850

The Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack is a large daypack ideal for long day adventures or light overnights. This top-loading backpack with mesh side pockets and a bungee daisies on the back can hold plenty of gear for trekking for the day. Your sleeping bag is always within easy reach with a sleeping bag access zipper, and all of your gear will remain nice and dry thanks to the integrated raincover. And don't forget to hydrate: this backpack is hydration compatible. Don't baby this bag: it will take any challenge you throw at it with flying colors.

DECENT FEATURES of the Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack

LightWire frame
AirScape backpanel
Torso-adjustable harness
Stretch mesh front pocket
Stretch mesh side pockets
Zippered hipbelt pockets
Front daisies with bungee tie-offs
Dual ice tool loops
Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Reverse StraightJacket compression straps
Integrated raincover
External Hydration Sleeve
Fixed top pocket with gear loops and dual zippered compartments
Under-lid zippered mesh pocket
Top loader
Removable sleeping pad straps
Zippered sleeping bag compartment with drop-down divider
Dual vertical zippered side pockets

Suspension

Fixed top pocket with gear loops and dual zippered compartments
Under-lid zippered mesh pocket
Top loader
Removable sleeping pad straps
Zippered sleeping bag compartment with drop-down divider
Dual vertical zippered side pockets

The SPECS

420D nylon packcloth
210 double diamond nylon
Dimension: (H x W x D): 33 x 16 x 1" / 77 x 40 x 30 cm

The SPECS for S/M

Volume: 2563 cubic inches / 42 liter
Weight: 2 lbs 3 oz / 1.09 kg

The SPECS for M/L

Volume: 2685 cubic inches / 44 liter
Weight: 2 lbs 7 oz / 1.11 kg

OVERSIZE ITEM: We cannot ship this product by any expedited shipping method (3-Day, 2-Day or Next Day). Even if you pick that option, it will still go Ground Shipping. Sorry for being so mean.

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"Great pack for travel/trips of any length!" 09/28/12

Been using this backpack for half a year now, traveling around Morocco. I've used it for trips lasting less than a week to over a month and it's been great all-around! Tons of nooks and crannies to fit all your needs.

by regan

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"Girlfriend loves it" 01/20/12

i bought this for my girlfriend after having her try on almost every osprey pack around 50L. she has used it for traveling as a carry on and for 3-4 day backpacking trips. shes curvy and it fits her perfectly.

by Ted from FoCo

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"Great Pack for Taller Women" 12/28/11

As a young woman in her early 20s (5'8" 130 lbs), I was concerned about using a men's pack, but where I'm taller I have no qualms with the fit of the pack -- I got a sm/med. Incredibly comfortable with plenty of adjustment features to adequately distribute the weight. I can pack it full and pretty much forget that I'm even carrying anything at all. I took it up Katahdin in late fall in one of the windiest, wettest, coldest days of the year... lots of hand over hand climbing and didn't notice the pack shifting on my back. All in all, I'm really impressed with this bag, and would recommend it to taller women who might be concerned that a traditional women's pack might be too small.

by Caroline from Maine

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"Great option for a mid-sized pack, easily handles 3+ days of backpacking; fits as plane carry-on." 11/14/11

The Osprey Kestrel 48L was my mid-sized pack of choice. This is my go-to pack for vacations, over-night excursions, and weekend trips. I am able to fit my sleeping bag, therm-a-rest, med-kit, clothes, food, and several other misc. items in the main compartment alone. This bag has many pockets which gives the user lots of options for how they will organize their pack.The pack is also very adjustable. It can be used as a day-pack or carry a load for up to a week (if you are a light packer). This pack is great and unless I bring a tent, I don't need to strap anything to the outside for my multi-day trips.

by Nathan

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"Two Times a Charm with My Osprey Kestrel 48!" 11/12/11

The first trip a short one at Santa Cruz Island campsite. Loved it! Recently took it on a rigorous 4 day trip of Haleakala in Maui. Used the hydration pack 1st time. Love this pack, yet had to rearrange for a lower load. Neck & back hurt from the load packed higher. Maybe it's the hydration pack! Sense that it will sort out w/more trips.Learned I can't carry more than 22-25 lb. with it. I had over 30, and it was top heavy. Otherwise, love it! We got heavy rain last day for miles and the rain cover worked perfectly, but side pockets & contents of got soaked. got soaked. A great pack I'll continue to enjoy, and adjust to fit me better. Great style, too.

by melissa from Santa Monica

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"Won't be disappointed" 11/04/11

I was in between this and the osprey 38 but decided to spend the extra dough. Very well worth it! I've used this pack anywhere from a 2 day quick trip to a week long hike and have never regretted the purchase. Big ups to the rain fly and all the extra pockets the back comes with. I'm 6'4 170 and have never found a pack that felt as good on the shoulders and with proper weight distribution until i got the osprey (last pack was the deuter fox 40) Also the green color is ballin'.

by Andrew

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"the everyday pack" 11/01/11

just recently got back into camping and hiking, i was a boy scout up until Life but sort of lost interest. My gear was a mix of whatever my parents could afford and Target so this whole Lightweight pack idea was new to me. EMS told me all about ospreys and after some research i was hooked. I have used this pack for a 1 day trip to Giants Ledge, a 2 day trip to Hawk Mountain and a 3 day trip to Kingston. I have used it as an overnight bag fior my friends bachelor party and a carry on on a plane to Hilton Head. Its just a very versatile pack and a cant tell you how easy it is to use. works best if its not filled to capacity but it has compression straps to hold everything in place.

by Ryan from New York City

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"Kestrel 48 the everything pack" 11/01/11

just recently got back into camping and hiking, i was a boy scout up until Life but sort of lost interest. My gear was a mix of whatever my parents could afford and Target so this whole Lightweight pack idea was new to me. EMS told me all about ospreys and after some research i was hooked. I have used this pack for a 1 day trip to Giants Ledge, a 2 day trip to Hawk Mountain and a 3 day trip to Kingston. I have used it as an overnight bag fior my friends bachelor party and a carry on on a plane to Hilton Head. Its just a very versatile pack and a cant tell you how easy it is to use. works best if its not filled to capacity but it has compression straps to hold everything in place.

by Ryan from New York City

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"Great pack for someone who doesn't know much" 11/01/11

So I just recently got back into hiking and camping, I was a Boy Scout growing up but most of my gear was a random mishmosh of Campmor and Target. I was turned onto Osprey by a Pack expert at EMS and have been blown away by everything i have seen. The Kestrel is the perfect pack for someone who isn't quite sure what they are going to use it for. I have used it for a 2 day trip up to Giants Ledge in NY, a 1 day trip to Hawk Mountain and a 3 day trip near St. Remy NY. I have used it as an overnight bag for my friends bachelor party and as a carry on on a plane ride to Hilton Head. its got just enough space to for me to make 2 days be comfortable but i like it more as an overnight pack.

by Ryan from New York City

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"Great size for me" 06/01/11

I'm only 120 pounds a little short so I can't handle some of those huge packs. This one is the perfect size. The straps feel great and everything stays in place while packing. I have a huge 30 degree synthetic sleeping bag which can make things tight when camping for long periods, but I can always squeeze it all in there. The hip pockets are awesome for cameras, compasses, headlamps, and other gear that should be accessible. The side pockets are roomy and I love the stash pocket in the front of the pack. I haven't had a chance to try those trekking pole holders, but I'm sure they'd be useful. Bottom line--I love this pack and I look forward to buying more Osprey in the future.

by Elizabeth from Lake Superior

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"This pack is all I could have hoped for." 05/19/11

Had this pack about a year. Wanted something that would provide the flexability of being a weekend/day pack but also be useful as a carry on for weekend flights. This pack has made me very happy. I have used it as luggage multiple times and it compresses down small enough to qualify as a carry on for every airline I've used. Plus the straps are comfy, the hipbelt pockets are super useful for snacks or camera, The hydro sleeve is great because the access is not on the inside of the pack so you don't have to pull everything out to get a full bladder in. It also has great adjustability so I have been able to tune the fit perfectly for me. Wish the divider inside was removeable.

by AMY from INDEPENDENCE

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"Great Pack with a Lifetime Warranty" 04/24/11

This pack is absolutely amazing. Way more than enough room for my day hikes. Super comfortable. Love the hip pockets and the pocket at the very top to keep some stuff separate. And the "sleeping bag compartment" is really just a zipper on the bottom that opens up into the pack. Works great if you have something at the bottom that you want to get to without rummaging through the rest of your bag. Best part of this bag is the peace of mind that you never need to baby the bag to keep it lasting long. With Osprey's ultimate lifetime guarantee, something happens to it, send it in and get it fixed. Amazing.

by Jared from Willamette Valley

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