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Osprey Mens Kestrel 48 Backpack

$289.99 CAD 10004761

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