kestrel series owner's manual - Osprey Packs, Inc

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Kestrel 38
Weight
S/M 3 LB 7 OZ / 1.57 KG
M/L 3 LB 11 OZ / 1.68 KG
KESTREL 38 FEATURES
The Kestrel 38 is a top loading
pack with a fixed top pocket
featuring the AirScape backpanel
and spring steel framing system.
1 Fixed, dual compartment
top pocket with key clip
2 Top pocket lash points
3 Top pocket compression/
retention straps
4 Dual ice ax loops
5 Removable sleeping
pad straps
6 Zippered bottom
access
KESTREL 32
FEATURES
The Kestrel 32 is a
panel loading pack
featuring the AirScape
backpanel and spring steel
framing system.
kestrel series
owner’s manual
Congratulations on your purchase
of an Osprey Kestrel Series pack. Our
obsession with detail rewards you
with a truly full-featured pack and we
want to be sure that you can understand
and utilize your
pack completely.
Here’s a full tour of
your pack — top
to bottom.
1 Top slash pocket with
TORSO ADJUSTABLE HARNESS A
internal key fob
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WARRANTY
Every Kestrel pack features two torso
A
The Osprey Packs Lifetime
Capacity 2 Dual zippered panel
adjustable sizes providing exceptional
B
3
Warranty covers defects in
loading access
fit and adjustability. To adjust torso
S/M 2200 CU.IN. / 36 L
materials and craftsmanship
3 Dual ice ax loops
sizing: A Loosen load lifter straps at top
C
M/L 2300 CU.IN. / 38 L for the lifetime of the backpack.
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KESTREL 28 FEATURES
of harness, B locate arrow icon and
Kestrel 32
The Kestrel 28 is a top loading pack with Weight
slide a hand between backpanel and
site, www.ospreypacks.com,
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a fixed top pocket featuring the AirScape
harness to separate the hook and loop
S/M 2 LB 13 OZ / 1.29 KG
for complete warranty
backpanel.
M/L 3 LB 1 OZ / 1.40 information.
closure, C slide harness into position
KG
using arrows as a guide, D press firmly
1 Fixed top pocket with
to re-engage closure.
kestrel 28
internal key fob
Capacity
ADJUSTABLE STERNUM STRAP
2 Top pocket lash points
S/M 1800 CU.IN. / 30 L
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All Kestrel packs offer three-position
3 Top pocket compression/
M/L 2000 CU.IN. / 32 L
sternum strap adjustability. To adjust,
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retention straps
rotate oval sternum buckle E into horizontal
position and push through open-
4 Dual ice ax loops
ing. Reverse to insert into desired opening
and return tab to vertical position.
Kestrel 28
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Weight
hydration
Repeat on opposing strap.
S/M 2 LB 13 OZ / 1.29 KG
EXTERNAL HYDRATION
M/L 3 LB 1 OZ / 1.38 KG
COMPARTMENT
A
Located between the harness and
E
Capacity
A
main body on the backpanel is an
S/M 1600 CU.IN. / 26 L
B
exterior access hydration compartment.
M/L 1700 CU.IN. / 28 L
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C A Locate the H2O icon and loosen load
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115 Progress Circle
C
sternum strap
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Cortez, Colorado 81321
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Toll Free Customer Service: 1 . 866 . 284 . 7830
Warranty/Returns: 1 . 866 . 314 . 3130
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SHARED FEATURES:
AIRSCAPE BACKPANEL
Every Kestrel pack features the AirScape
backpanel – a mesh covered 5MM ridge
molded foam backpanel providing excellent
ventilation, comfort and load support.
lifter straps. B Place reservoir in the
compartment using sewn-in hanger to
hold upright. C Route the hose through
the elastic routers on the left or right
harness as preferred.
torso adjustable

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raincover
B
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INTEGRATED RAINCOVER
Every Osprey Kestrel pack comes with
an integrated, removable raincover.
To operate, A locate raincover icon
near the base of the pack and unzip
raincover compartment, B pull raincover
from compartment and slip over
top and bottom of pack; C tension into
place using the cord lock at the bottom
of the raincover. Reverse this process
to return raincover to compartment.
Note: To remove the raincover, entirely
undo the webbing which attaches to
the cord loop.
STOW ON THE GO
ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
Your Osprey Kestrel Series pack comes
with a Stow On The Go trekking pole
attachment system designed to conveniently
stow your poles when not in
use. To operate: shorten trekking poles
to a manageable size, A locate the
elasticized cord loop spanning the side
pocket on the left side of pack then pull
loop away from the side pocket and
insert the basket end of your poles. B
On the left harness strap locate the
trekking pole icon, C engage the cord
lock beneath the hypalon patch with
your thumb and forefinger and pull
up on the cord to open, place pole
handles in the loop and tighten with
the cord lock to secure. To remove
poles, reverse this process.
SPRING STEEL FRAMING
The three largest Kestrel packs (48L,
38L and 32L) feature a full, internal
4MM powder coated spring steel peripheral
rod frame for supreme carry
and performance.
REVERSE STRAIGHTJACKET
COMPRESSION SYSTEM
This reverse strap system A serves
a dual purpose allowing you to compress
loads for a better, more balanced
carry and providing retention straps for
versatile side carry options. Traditional
StraightJacket compression can be
engaged across the front of the pack
using opposing female buckles to compress
partial loads and secure unusual
items such as snowshoes etc.
stow on the go *
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B
A
A
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reverse
straightjacket
KESTREL KEY FABRICS
• 420D Nylon Pack Cloth
• 210D x 330D Nylon
Shadow Box
• Nylon Spun Mesh
hipbelt pockets
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FRONT & SIDE NYLON SPUN
MESH STRETCH POCKETS
The Kestrel Series features front and
side nylon spun mesh pockets for added
capacity and convenience.
HIPBELT WEBBING
STRAP RETENTION
All Kestrel hipbelts have a sewn-on
elastic strap near the buckle which is a
strap keeper system for excess hipbelt
webbing. Fold and tuck extra webbing
through the loop.
FRONT DAISIES WITH
BUNGEE TOOL TIE-OFFS
These pass-through style bungee cords
can be slid into any of four positions
and secured using a hook and loop
system. The clove-hitch style bungee
allows you to loop handles or poles
quickly, a cord lock tightens or loosens
the loop.
ZIPPERED HIPBELT POCKETS
All Kestrel packs feature hipbelt pockets
with articulated, zippered openings for
easy one-hand usage and convenient
storage of needed items.
KESTREL 48 FEATURES
The Kestrel 48 is a top loading
pack with a fixed top pocket
featuring the AirScape backpanel
and spring steel framing
system.
1 Fixed, dual compartment
top pocket with key fob in
lower compartment
2 Top pocket lash points
3 Top pocket compression/
retention straps
4 Dual ice ax loops
5 Zippered bottom access
6 Removable sleeping pad
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straps
7 Vertical zippered dual
6 side pockets
For complete information on Pack
Care and How To Pack Your Pack,
visit: www.ospreypacks.com/
PackTech/HowToPackYourPack
spun mesh pockets
bungee tie-offs
Kestrel 48
Weight
S/M 3 LB 14 OZ / 1.77 KG
M/L 4 LB 2 OZ / 1.87 KG
Capacity
S/M 2800 CU.IN. / 46 L
M/L 2900 CU.IN. / 48 L