---
product_id: 26131116
title: "Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack (Prior Season)"
brand: "osprey"
price: "20761 kr"
currency: ISK
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/26131116-osprey-kestrel-48-backpack-prior-season
store_origin: IS
region: Iceland
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# Integrated rain cover for weatherproofing 48L capacity for multi-day adventures External hydration sleeve for easy access Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack (Prior Season)

**Brand:** osprey
**Price:** 20761 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Elevate your trail game with the pack that adapts as fast as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack (Prior Season) by osprey
- **How much does it cost?** 20761 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/26131116-osprey-kestrel-48-backpack-prior-season)

## Best For

- osprey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted osprey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Storage Solutions:** Dedicated sleeping bag compartment + multiple zippered pockets keep essentials organized
- • **Versatile Access Points:** Top loading + side zippered entry for quick gear retrieval on the move
- • **Weather-Ready Protection:** Removable rain cover stows externally to shield your pack in sudden downpours
- • **All-Day Comfort Suspension:** Lightwire frame + Airscape mesh harness for breathable, ergonomic load transfer
- • **On-the-Go Trekking Pole Attachment:** Stow-on-the-go system lets you secure poles without unpacking

## Overview

The Osprey Kestrel 48 is a premium 48-liter trekking backpack designed for multi-day hikes and peak bagging. Featuring a lightweight internal frame and breathable Airscape mesh harness, it ensures all-day comfort even under heavy loads. Its versatile access points include top and side zippers, while smart storage options like a sleeping bag compartment and multiple pockets keep gear organized. The pack also includes an integrated rain cover and a stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment, making it a weather-ready, functional choice for serious outdoor enthusiasts.

## Description

The osprey kestrel 48 is a jack-of-all-trades. With a separate zippered sleeping bag compartment and external sleeping pad straps, it's a fully functional overnight pack. Or cinch down the straightjacket side compression straps and take it out for a day of Peak bagging in the high country. Whatever you put inside, osprey's light wire frame transfers the load to a comfortable spacer mesh harness and hip belt. This innovative suspension system ensures all-day carrying comfort, especially in warm conditions when the airscape mesh pack panel comes into play. When it comes time to unpack, the main compartment has top loading or side zip access providing multiple portals to get at your gear without struggle. Other storage features include a full-length vertical zippered side pocket, top-lid and under-lid zippered pockets, side and front stretch mesh pockets, and two zippered hip belt pockets. Along with the extensive pockets, there are dual front daisy chains and web attachment points on the top lid for anchoring gear to the exterior. Other useful features include an external hydration sleeve, tuck-away ice tool loops, and osprey's stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachments. The entire pack can be shielded from the elements by deploying the integrated rain cover.

Review: No Regrets in buying this Awesome pack! - I seriously considered buying a very cheap backpack for an overnight backpacking trip. Eventually I came to the decision that a cheap pack was going to cause me serious discomfort hiking all day. It seemed like any investment of money into a "cheap" pack, would end up costing me more because eventually I would want a better pack anyway. It seems the cost of the premium backpacks has to do with the internal frame, the adjustability of the frame and straps, and the overall quality of materials. I am happy with my decision to invest more dollars up front for a pack that will last me many years to come. My daughter has a Deuter pack, which was the main competition in my mind for me. Research on the packs led me to feel a certain love for the Osprey brand. I didn't want teal or purple, either; which contributed towards my decision to buy this black pack. I am a 5'10" tall woman. I looked at the female version of several packs. I decided to go with the man variety because I am tall. This pack has a lightweight internal frame that seems awesome in my opinion. The frame is very well shaped within the bag. The frame "poles" or base structure does not poke out at the fabric in any place. The frame and the fabric seem to work together into a perfect shape. There is a huge velcro panel within the back, where you can adjust the main, cushioned shoulder straps to the ideal height. I had to reset this a couple times to guess the correct fit for myself. There is probably a way to measure but I didn't think to do that before hiking. On the hike, I was able to make many adjustments to get the weight of the pack to rest mostly on my hips, pulling away less at my shoulders. This is super important to me because I once had a muscle tear in my oblique muscle, which has left me forever hating backpacks. I am happy to report no muscle twinges due to this pack. I carried about 14 pounds on my trip, including the stuff and the weight of the pack. I liked that my sleeping bag fit perfectly into the sleeping bag compartment at the bottom front of the bag (with room to spare). I liked the various side pockets. I loved the top section of the bag, which is poofy and roomy, with two different pockets. The only think I do not love about this amazing bag is that the small hip pockets are not big enough to hold my iPhone 6. I was able to stuff it in there but it was so tight that I couldn't use it as a quick grab pocket for the phone. The two hip pockets are more suited towards small snacks, keys, or other very small items. It is not easy to get at those pockets while hiking. They are a good use of space but not helpful as quick access. I noticed other hikers had pockets on their front, perhaps on the front straps that go over your chest, or on separate fanny pack type bags. In the future, I will use this backpack without expectation of getting anything in and out while walking (like my camera/phone). Also I would add that although my main priority in purchasing this pack was adjustable weight management, the style factor is a nice bonus. I like the look and color and brand.
Review: Bag of Bags - Great pack. Light and big enough for 3-5 days on the AT. Full featured, well thought-out, and comfortable once adjustments are dialed in. I like that the waist/hip belt fits "bigger" folks, and that it was generally comfortable with a full load (approx. 35lbs). On my 3 day trip through southern PA and MD, the most helpful features were the bag compartment, which stowed my EE 30degree down Convert and down puffer jacket. Also, being caught in the rain, I appreciated the included pack cover. Note to hikers--keep rain gear easily accessible; digging around and unpacking dry gear leads to more wetness. The only improvement would be longer sleeping pad straps. The ones included were too short for my Themarest Ridgecrest Classic. I carried an Alps Lynx 1 tent, clothes, food, stove and fuel, and all the essentials. Headlamp, bug spray fit, hand sanitizer fit in one side hip-belt pocket, while the other was reserved for snacks only. The ample-sized pockets on top and below the lid held maps, wallet, etc. One more note; when bear-bagging, don't forget to check your side pockets for food and/or smell-ables, incl. hand sanitizer, sunscreen, snacks, and snack wrappers. No sense in attracting unwanted camp visitors over a forgotten piece of trash stashed in one the many pockets this great organizer bag has to offer.

## Features

- Osprey's stow-on-the-go trekking pole attachment is designed to quickly attach and carry trekking poles while wearing a pack
- An integrated and removable rain cover protects your gear from foul weather. It stows away in its own external pocket at the bottom of the pack
- An external reservoir sleeve is located behind the shoulder harness Allowing easy Loading/unloading of a hydration reservoir
- The zippered sleeping bag compartment provides easy access to your sleeping bag through the bottom of the pack
- Side zippered access allows easy accessibility to the inside contents of the pack's main compartment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B014EC0EJ6 |
| Age Range Description | Children |
| Apparel Closure Type | Zipper |
| Brand Name | Osprey |
| Color | Ash Grey |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 123 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | Cord |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00845136026339 |
| Included Components | Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack |
| Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Lining Description | Nylon |
| Manufacturer | Osprey Packs |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 10000149 |
| Material Type | Polyester |
| Model Name | Modern |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Utility Pocket |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Leisure, Sport, Travel, Work |
| School Type | High School |
| Shell Type | Soft Shell |
| Size | Small-Medium |
| Sport Type | Trekking |
| Storage Volume | 48 Liters |
| Strap Type | Shoulder Strap |
| Style Number | 10000149 |
| Subject Character | Sports |
| UPC | 845136026339 |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Images

![Osprey Kestrel 48 Backpack (Prior Season) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tsj8Mt9CL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No Regrets in buying this Awesome pack!
*by R***L on September 5, 2016*

I seriously considered buying a very cheap backpack for an overnight backpacking trip. Eventually I came to the decision that a cheap pack was going to cause me serious discomfort hiking all day. It seemed like any investment of money into a "cheap" pack, would end up costing me more because eventually I would want a better pack anyway. It seems the cost of the premium backpacks has to do with the internal frame, the adjustability of the frame and straps, and the overall quality of materials. I am happy with my decision to invest more dollars up front for a pack that will last me many years to come. My daughter has a Deuter pack, which was the main competition in my mind for me. Research on the packs led me to feel a certain love for the Osprey brand. I didn't want teal or purple, either; which contributed towards my decision to buy this black pack. I am a 5'10" tall woman. I looked at the female version of several packs. I decided to go with the man variety because I am tall. This pack has a lightweight internal frame that seems awesome in my opinion. The frame is very well shaped within the bag. The frame "poles" or base structure does not poke out at the fabric in any place. The frame and the fabric seem to work together into a perfect shape. There is a huge velcro panel within the back, where you can adjust the main, cushioned shoulder straps to the ideal height. I had to reset this a couple times to guess the correct fit for myself. There is probably a way to measure but I didn't think to do that before hiking. On the hike, I was able to make many adjustments to get the weight of the pack to rest mostly on my hips, pulling away less at my shoulders. This is super important to me because I once had a muscle tear in my oblique muscle, which has left me forever hating backpacks. I am happy to report no muscle twinges due to this pack. I carried about 14 pounds on my trip, including the stuff and the weight of the pack. I liked that my sleeping bag fit perfectly into the sleeping bag compartment at the bottom front of the bag (with room to spare). I liked the various side pockets. I loved the top section of the bag, which is poofy and roomy, with two different pockets. The only think I do not love about this amazing bag is that the small hip pockets are not big enough to hold my iPhone 6. I was able to stuff it in there but it was so tight that I couldn't use it as a quick grab pocket for the phone. The two hip pockets are more suited towards small snacks, keys, or other very small items. It is not easy to get at those pockets while hiking. They are a good use of space but not helpful as quick access. I noticed other hikers had pockets on their front, perhaps on the front straps that go over your chest, or on separate fanny pack type bags. In the future, I will use this backpack without expectation of getting anything in and out while walking (like my camera/phone). Also I would add that although my main priority in purchasing this pack was adjustable weight management, the style factor is a nice bonus. I like the look and color and brand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bag of Bags
*by A***A on October 16, 2018*

Great pack. Light and big enough for 3-5 days on the AT. Full featured, well thought-out, and comfortable once adjustments are dialed in. I like that the waist/hip belt fits "bigger" folks, and that it was generally comfortable with a full load (approx. 35lbs). On my 3 day trip through southern PA and MD, the most helpful features were the bag compartment, which stowed my EE 30degree down Convert and down puffer jacket. Also, being caught in the rain, I appreciated the included pack cover. Note to hikers--keep rain gear easily accessible; digging around and unpacking dry gear leads to more wetness. The only improvement would be longer sleeping pad straps. The ones included were too short for my Themarest Ridgecrest Classic. I carried an Alps Lynx 1 tent, clothes, food, stove and fuel, and all the essentials. Headlamp, bug spray fit, hand sanitizer fit in one side hip-belt pocket, while the other was reserved for snacks only. The ample-sized pockets on top and below the lid held maps, wallet, etc. One more note; when bear-bagging, don't forget to check your side pockets for food and/or smell-ables, incl. hand sanitizer, sunscreen, snacks, and snack wrappers. No sense in attracting unwanted camp visitors over a forgotten piece of trash stashed in one the many pockets this great organizer bag has to offer.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Backpack for 4-7 day trip!
*by G***K on May 30, 2018*

I'm a woman 5' 3" 140 w/ 15.5" spine and the S/M fits well. I considered a different Osprey pack sized XS and it was WAY too small in the hips. I used an older version of this Kestrel 48L bag and only "upgraded" because the original bag was a M/L and sized for someone w/ a longer spine. My favorite feature on the older model were the twin exterior side zip pockets that run from top to bottom on both sides. really nice storage for rain gear/ food/ extra layers. The newer version only has one of these- the other zipper opens the bag's main compartment for access to gear without unclipping the brain and unpacking the top... For such a small bag- I think this feature is a little silly. The bag already has a zipper on the bottom for access to the main compartment as well as the obvious top entry. Maybe a 65L+ bag needs this extra access point- but not this 48L. That being said, it's still a fantastic bag. Really deep water bottle pockets on the side that can accommodate tripods, roll-up camp chair, etc. (They aren't cut conveniently for accessing while hiking like other models) Brain has mesh pocket on underside which is handy for essentials and key clip. This newer version only has one pocket in brain instead of two- a good update that keeps you from forgetting which pocket you put something in. Also, the newer version includes an optional "shelf" in between the sleeping bag compartment and main compartment. I haven't decided if this is useful for a pack under 60L. Overall, great for an intermediate outdoor enthusiast such as myself!

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*Last updated: 2026-06-21*