Osprey Mens Kestrel 48 Backpack
If you need a pack that can handle scraping through sandstone canyons, scrambling up snow-covered peaks, or hauling your gear for a day of trail work, the Kestrel can manage all that and more. For light weekends or big days out, the 48-liter Kestrel is a rucksack style pack made to haul heavy gear through challenging environments. Backed by our All Mighty Guarantee, forever.
KESTREL (Mens) | KYTE (Womens) SERIES: Backpacking/Day Hiking
- DURABILITY: Built to withstand every outdoor environment, from sandstone canyons to alder-filled alpine bushwhacks.
- FIT TO FUNCTION: The AirScape backpanel offers adjustable torso lengths, while the spacermesh harness and hipbelt comfortably carry heavy loads, and a slim profile doesn't get in the way of the task at hand.
- MADE FOR WORK: For those heading out for a big day, whether an overnight backpacking trip or drainage-digging trail mission, the Kestrel/Kyte series has everyone covered with an integrated raincover, trekking pole attachments, and organization to keep everything where it belongs for easy access.
- SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Constructed with high-quality bluesign approved nylon and PFAS-free DWR.
- Included raincover made with bluesign approved fabrics and DWR treatments made without PFAS, stored in zippered pocket at base of pack
- Top lid with large, zippered pocket; top panel lash points and under lid zippered mesh pocket with key clip
- Internal reservoir sleeve with Hydraclip for easier reservoir hanging
- Front panel shove-it pocket with stretch mesh gussets
- Dual front panel daisy chains
- Dual quick release upper side compression straps with axe/trekking pole capture
- Dual lower side compression straps
- Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
- Removable sleeping pad straps
- Dual ice tool loops
- Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Shipping Restrictions Apply: We are unable to ship outside of Canada
- Mens Backpacking & Hiking Pack
- Material: bluesign approved main body fabrics, GRS-certified recycled main body materials, PFC/PFAS free DWR
- User Profile: Durable workhorse rucksack for off-trail travel and outdoor professionals.
- Included a Medium Rainfly
- Optional Extra: 3L Reservoir
Small/Medium:
- Volume: 2807ci [46L]
- Load Range: 20-35 lb [9-16kg]
- Dimensions: 29H x 16W x 12D Inch. [74H x 40W x 30D cm]
- Weight: 4.44 Lbs [2.01kg]
Medium/Large:
- Volume: 2929ci [48L]
- Load Range: 20-35 lb [9-16kg]
- Dimensions: 31H x 16W x 12D Inch. [79H x 40W x 32D cm]
- Weight: 4.61 Lbs [2.09kg]
TECHNICAL CARRY INFORMATION
LIGHTWIRE SUSPENSION
- 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame effectively transfers the load from harness to hipbelt
- Atilon framesheet spreads load across the entire backpanel to the peripheral frame
AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL
- Mesh-covered ridged foam allows maximum ventilation while keeping the load close to the body
SPACERMESH HARNESS AND HIPBELT
- Soft edgeless padded mesh offers a soft breathable contact surface and large load support
- Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
FABRIC: Sustainable Design:
- MAIN: bluesign® approved 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR
- BOTTOM: bluesign® approved 500D recycled high tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR
