Osprey Europe Men's Kestrel 58 Hiking Pack

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When the weather takes a turn for the wetter, you absolutely need to keep your things dry, especially your sleeping bag! ( I slept in a wet sleeping bag in a cave in Pakistan once. It was not fun) Humans are destroying the world faster than it can heal itself. Don’t be one of them! If you love exploring wild places, do your part to keep that place beautiful and thriving!

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Side tension straps are linked to the hipbelt. By tightening these straps you can stabilise the load but reduce the hipbelt flexibility. Where balance is critical tightening them can help you feel more secure. However, if you are striding out over easy terrain it’s better to loosen these straps to allow full hip flexibility.

Yes, there are small holes at the places that are used the most, but the holes don’t spread and they don’t affect any functionalities Chris Lininger: the American dude with the heart of gold, beard of stainless steel, and penchant for all things Pakistan. As a bonafide expert in all things adventure tourism, he is a proud advocate for sustainable offbeat travel and the preservation of the world's wild places.

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This is another essential feature. Having a rain cover is absolutely crucial for most hiking or travel adventures and you should not set off without one ( OK granted, there are some places on earth where it never rains, but not many!). You should also be aware that the Osprey Kestrel comes in a smaller 38l version. When you pit the Osprey Kestrel 38 vs 48 there’s not much difference besides the sizes of the bag… obviously! So when it comes to choosing whether to opt for the Kestrel 38 vs 48, it’s all about which size of bag works best for the type of trip you’re heading off on and how much gear you think you’ll need. Cons of the Osprey Kestrel 48 from the moment you put it on. The best ones are the ones that fit with your contours like a glove and seem to integrate with you rather than hang off you. Our testers had just that with the Kestrel 58 by Osprey. If trekking poles aren’t your thing, the Osprey Kestrel 48 has plenty of ice axe storage as well. Using the Sternum Straps and Hip Belt AdjustmentsOspreys Customers Service is also pretty awesome and the repair centres’ communication and turnaround times are very commendable. If you actually read all of this, then I think you owe yourself a little treat. How about an Osprey Kestrel 48? Osprey’s lifetime warranty ( dubbed the All Mighty Guarantee!) is pretty unique in the industry and is definitely one of the best things about the Osprey brand. However, the Osprey hydration reservoir is not included and is sold separately. If you do buy the hydration reservoir, note that the water is not included. You will have to source this yourself either from the sky, a cactus, or maybe your kitchen sink. One can easily secure a tent or a sleeping pad on the outside of the sleeping bag compartment using the compression straps.

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Of course, if you are putting in long hours crushing some trail miles, you are bound to sweat. Having a good ventilation system in place allows you to stay as cool and dry as possible, even when you are working hard. If truth be told, you can’t put a price on Osprey quality or comfort… Does the Osprey Kestrel 48 Come with a Rain Cover?This is a major pro for me as I hate the excess weight and like to feel as light as possible when traveling. The side compression straps are not ideal for attaching equipment in this situation. However, the two vertical straps that close the main compartment of the Osprey Kestrel 58 by securing the head compartment are long enough for this. Although the upper compression strap can be closed at the front, this eliminates the ability to compress the main compartment.