Full-frontal functionality.
As most women know, backpacks are often the unfortunate victim of the pink-and-shrink laser beam. However, designers over at Osprey heard the call for a functional, women-specific touring backpack, and answered with the Kresta 30 Backpack. And in typical Osprey fashion, the Kresta has just the right amount of features necessary for a day of touring in the alpine without skimping on the overall fit or functionality.
More specifically, this pack is fashioned with a women-specific Light Wire suspension system that when combined with the padded help belt and stabilization straps, provide a comfortable and pressure-free haul. The thermoformed, contoured back panel sheds snow easily, and ultimately reduces the build-up of frozen precipitation on your backside. Not to mention, a deployable helmet net makes carrying your helmet a breeze, and the tuck-away ice tool loop ensures you''re able to haul technical tools without worrying about losing them en route.
In keeping with its versatile construction, the Kresta boasts a horizontal snowboarding carrying feature, or if you''re of the dual-planked nature, it also touts an A-frame or diagonal ski carrying design. Though, perhaps most importantly, the Kresta has a J-shaped avalanche gear compartment, complete with dry pocket, so you''re not only able to access your safety gear in a flash, but you''re also able to separate your sensitive avy gear from wet skins or damp clothing. A back panel entry system enables you quick access to snacks or extra layers, and all of the Kresta''s zipper pulls, as well as buckles, are glove and mitten friendly.
A women-specific backpack for backcountry touring
Volume varies slightly depending on size (see size chart)
Snowboard and ski-carrying options assure versatility
J-shaped avalanche gear compartment offers easy access
Dry pocket keeps sensitive avy gear safe from damp skins
Side compression straps stabilize load
Tuck-away ice tool loop keeps technical gear secure
Hydration-system compatible with insulated hose sleeve
Item #OSP006F

Material[main] 420HD nylon packcloth, [accent] 420D nylon mini check dobby, [bottom] 420HD nylon packcloth
Volume[x-small/small] 28L (1709cu in), [small/medium, medium/large] 30L (1831cu in)
Support/SuspensionLightWire
Shoulder Strapscontoured
Waist Beltyes, padded
Hydration Compatibleyes, insulated hose sleeve
Reservoir Includedno
Accessfront, back panel
Pockets2 hip belt, 2 zippered, 1 avalanche gear, 1 goggle
Ski Carryyes, diagonal and A-frame
Snowboard Carryyes, horizontal
Helmet Carryyes, dual-position, deployable
Ice Axe Carryyes, tuck-away loop
Dimensions[XS/S] 18 x 12 x 12 in, [S/M, M/L] 20 x 12 x 12 in
Claimed Weight3 lbs
Recommended Usebackcountry touring, snowboarding, skiing
Manufacturer Warrantylifetime