Ive read a couple post talking about each one but nothing comparing the two. Something else to think about regarding the price differencethe talon 44 doesnt come with a raincover whereas the kestrel 48 has an inbuilt one, so if you get the talon you may need to buy one. Youll be eagerly carrying gear off the beaten path and into rugged, unpredictable backcountry terrain with this featurerich and durable, mens osprey kestrel 38 pack. Ive owned the kestrel 38 and 48 and the atmos 50 as well as a handful of other osprey packs. The versatile osprey kestrel 38 is designed to transport 3040 pound loads anywhere you care to go.
The kestrel 38 from osprey is a versatile 38 liter alpine backpacking pack thats light, clean, and highly functional. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. I used osprey kestrel 58 and my backpack was 11kg with everything including sleeping bag, sleeping pad. I very much prefer the atmos 50 above pretty much all of them. If youre an ultralight afficianado its great for overnight trips as well.
The kestrel is a bit heavier and more burly than the stratos. The dimensions are 28 inches x 15 inches x 16 inches and it weighs 3. When you head out for a marathon allday hike or even a quick overnight backpacking trip, you know you wont be hearing from your back or knees when you carry your gear with the osprey kestrel 38 backpack. In a mountaineering context, youd probably prefer the kestrel, which is more of a general purpose pack compared to the backpackingfocused stratos. Innovative, high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and. To help support our retail partners, our dealer service team is taking orders and our dealer locator provides an uptodate view of local store hours, inventory, curbside pickup and sameday delivery options. I have a used osprey kestrel 38 sm id like to sell or trade. The osprey stratos 36 is an absolutely bombproof and rugged backpack with more focus. It also has a deeper feature set and a different arguably better suspension system.
I was seriously considering downsizing to the kestrel 38 for my coming camino. Please dont fix what was already amazing about your packs. The osprey kestrel 28 daypack is ideally sized for multisport activities including day hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing. I plan to mostly do some weekend and day hiking but the occasional week long trip is in the plans.
This best allaround pack offers plenty of easy to access pockets and compartments, making organization a cinch. Osprey xenith, xena, aether, ariel, atmos and aura packs offer interchangeable shoulder harnesses. The osprey stratos 36 is a ventilated and adjustable length backpack that is suitable for long day hikes, multisport adventures, and even lightweight backpacking trips. Two first for the kestrel as well its the first osprey pack to feature an integrated rain cover and the first to feature ospreys new stowonthego trekking pole rapid stowage system. Kestrel 48 is for those who have no problems checking their pack while travelling and planning to use the pack during a fair amount of multiday outdoor activities. The osprey kestrel 28 is a day pack designed to go anywhere and do anything. Osprey stratos 34 pack m vs osprey kestrel 32 pack ml. Now that osprey is available in the philippines in r.
The kestrel kyte series is a fully featured, highly versatile technical backpack line. Osprey kestrel 28 je dobre vypadajici, multifunkcni technicky batoh pro ty, kteri chteji vypadat in pri kazde prilezitosti. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product. The oft mentioned osprey brand has several types of bags in the 36l range, that differ in terms of recommended load. The kestrel 28 from osprey is a versatile 28 liter alpine pack thats light, clean, and highly functional. This pack does not have an internal frame and only comes with a frame sheet. The kestrel is really comfortable over shorter time periods, but i did find that my shoulders ached over longer journeys, even with the hip belt fastened to take the weight off my back. Looks to me as if the talon is aimed more at multiuse whereas kestrel is for hiking kestrel has raincover, stowonthego attachments.
The difference in volume is made up of a slightly smaller width and depth. The 38 is a top loader with lots of room but not easily accessible. For day travels october 18, 2016 by nadia with 0 comments is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. The osprey kestrel 28 dayback is ideally sized for multisport activities. This is more of a subtle update, and not many people talk about it, but it very. Im looking at the osprey kestrel 38 or the stratos 36. Kelty redwing 44 price not available is a trail backpack with a lean towards traveling, whereas farpoint 40 is a travel backpack with a lean towards outdoor activities. The kestrels compact design, airscape backpanel, and lightwire suspension frame makes loads ranging between 25 and 45 pounds easy to carry, while its simple toploading design makes packing. The 32 is a panel loader so i can access the gear without having to dig down from the top or the bottom of the bag. Ryan air cabin baggage with osprey kestrel 38l air. The kestrel 68 is classified as a multiday backpack, ideal for carrying 40 to 60 pounds on long weekends or weeklong trips far from civilization.
The kestrel 68 has been developed to cope with anytrail, anyseason. Thus, the kestrel 38 is 12 inches wide and 11 inches deep. Innovative, high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and devotion to the outdoors. This really is a versatile workhorse of a pack that can cope with day hikes, lightweight overnight trips and world travel. The osprey kestrel 38 has an inner capacity of 38 pounds, but also comes in 28 litre, 32 litre and 48 litre sizes as well. I have the osprey exos 38 large which is a 40 liter if you look at the specs and backpacked all over europe 8 months abroad doing weekendweek trips. With a separate zippered sleeping bag compartment and external sleeping pad straps, its a fully functional overnight pack. If youre looking at backpacks for travel, the kestrel, with its better organization and slimmer barrel design could come out on top especially when you think about those tight doorways on trains and how wide the exos is. If you havent noticed the older kestrel 28l and 38ls are selling online as used packs for high.
Looking at them side by side, i was really drawn towards the kestrel 68, although they didnt have either in my size to try on. Designed with a particular ergonomic emphasis, the kestrel 32 backpack keeps the stresses at bay with airscape backpanel ridged foam complete with adjustable torso and hipbelt straps. I would suggest that load is another metric to consider. Atmosaura, stratossirrus or exos packs, due to the. Thank you for bringing this information to our attention. The osprey kestrel 38 is my goto pack for its versatility and functionality.
Both bags are the same width 15 in, while the height is the same both 16 in. The osprey kestrel is just one of those packs that gets on with the job with minimal fuss and maximum performance. In wet weather and heavy downpours the built in rain cover provides protection. During this time, is open, and offering free shipping and free returns on all orders. It has a suspended mesh back panel and seamless wraparound hip belt that make it cool and comfortable to carry, with a lightweight frame that provides superb load transfer to your hips. The kestrel 38 might be smaller than its bigger sibling, but its just as capable.
Two torso sizes and an adjustable harness provide custom fit. Or cinch down the straightjacket side compression straps and take it out for a day of canyoning in utahs san rafael swell. During hotter conditions the adjustable airscape backpanel keeps you well ventilated whilst offering the load support you require. Kestrel 38 is for those who are looking for a very simple, more carryon friendly pack that will be used mostly for short outdoor activities and travelling. Osprey packs kestrel 28 2012 redesign product tour youtube. Kestrel 38 kestrel 32 kestrel 28 kyte 66 kyte 46 kyte 36 available in select nonu. I have a talon 22 and a talon 33 and love both butmuch prefer the panel loading of the 22 talon 33 and kesterl 28 are toploaders but i know its a personal thing. For days and overnights november 12, 2016 by nadia with 0 comments is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. Both rucksacks 48 and 38 are the same height 28 inches. Osprey packs bags and backpacks official site osprey. Osprey kestrel 38 internal frame backpack duration. The 68 in the name refers to the 68 liters of gear it can haul ml size and it does it intelligently. Side by side look at similarities and differences in material, frame, gear capacity, weight, number of pockets, accessories and more.
After a bunch of research, i was pretty much sold on the osprey aether 70, that was, until we went and had my wife sized for a new pack today and she bought the kestrel. I just returned 10 days ago and used the kestrel 38 for the second time. There are also a couple of features that you may look for ex. Backcountry edge and osprey packs discuss the osprey kestrel and kyte. Whatever you put inside, ospreys light wire frame transfers the load to a comfortable spacer mesh harness and hip. Not available on kestrel 3228 hydraulics reservoir add an osprey hydraulics 2 or 3liter hydration reservoir to your pack for stable, e. So much so that i just bought another one in addition to another stratos 36 my other favorite osprey pack. View the unique features of the kestrel 28 pack designed for fast and light day long adventures. I currently use a camelback rim runner which i think is a 22l its to small for me now. The kestrel 38 also has a separate sleeping bag compartment and sleeping pad straps, which makes it a nice choice. With the kestrel 48 you shouldnt have any problems with ryanair although i do suggest you dont pack it completely. First thing you need to know is, at 25 x 15 x 12 in, kelty redwing 44 is not technically carryon size. This may well be because the 68liter capacity encourages you to overpack, meaning more weight on your back while smaller backpacks force you to pack light. The osprey kestrel 38 is the ultimate go anywhere, do anything day pack.
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