Kestrel 38

Small but mighty. The Kestrel 38 is a workhorse rucksack built for the people who are hardest on their gear — outdoor professionals, weekend warriors, and anyone pushing into more punishing environments. Rugged fabrics engineered to withstand bushwhacking and scrambling, an included raincover, Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment, and an AirScape™ backpanel with LightWire suspension make this a straightforward pack that's ready for quick overnights or big day hike adventures without hesitation.

Overview

• AirScape™ backpanel with injection-molded framesheet for stable, breathable, close-to-body carry
• 3.5mm LightWire peripheral frame transfers load from harness to hipbelt; Atilon framesheet spreads load across entire backpanel
• Soft, edgeless spacermesh harness and hipbelt for breathable load support
• Included raincover made with bluesign® approved fabrics and PFAS-free DWR, stored at pack base
• Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment and dual quick-release upper side compression straps with axe/trekking pole capture
• Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
• Internal reservoir sleeve with Hydraclip
• Dual front panel daisy chains and front panel shove-it pocket with stretch mesh gussets
• bluesign® approved fabrics throughout
• Load Range: 20–35 lbs.

Specifications

Materials

Main: bluesign® approved 100% recycled 420D nylon, PFAS-free DWR. Bottom: bluesign® approved 100% recycled 500D high-tenacity nylon, PFAS-free DWR.

Suspension System

• AirScape™ backpanel with mesh-covered ridged foam for maximum ventilation and close-to-body carry
• 3.5mm LightWire peripheral frame for effective load transfer from harness to hipbelt
• Atilon framesheet spreads load across entire backpanel to peripheral frame
• Soft, edgeless spacermesh harness and hipbelt with adjustable sternum strap and rescue whistle

Design Features

• Top lid with large zippered pocket, top panel lash points, and under-lid zippered mesh pocket with key clip
• Front panel shove-it pocket with stretch mesh gussets
• Dual front panel daisy chains
• Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider
• Internal reservoir sleeve with Hydraclip
• Dual quick-release upper side compression straps with axe/trekking pole capture
• Dual lower side compression straps
• Dual ice tool loops
• Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
• Removable sleeping pad straps
• Included raincover stored in zippered pocket at pack base

Care Instructions

Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Air dry away from direct heat and sunlight. Do not machine wash or dry clean.

Built tough, built ready — the Kestrel 38 shows up for the hard days.