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Osprey Europe Men's Kestrel 48 Hiking Pack

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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?

Osprey Kestrel 48 | Backpacking Backpack | Osprey Europe

In a nutshell, the Kestrel 48 performed admirably in my rigorous testing. And to mark the occasion, I blow the high-pitched emergency whistle that is attached to my chest strap. It surely has advanced to the next round of the competition! This is a major pro for me as I hate the excess weight and like to feel as light as possible when traveling. 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.The Osprey Kestrel 48 is a real workhorse piece of equipment that can cope with long days out, multi-day trips and lightweight world travel. The 48-litre size allows enough room for all your essentials without feeling like you've overloaded your equipment. Total 10 Gear Loops: 2 ice tool loops on the front, 2 trekking pole loops on the straps, 2 removable sleeping pad straps, 2 daisy chains and 2 compression straps that can be utilized for attaching extra gear. Ice tool loops Instead, you simply pass the poles through two elasticated loops for a hands-free solution. There is even an ice axe loop that may prove useful in winter conditions. With an extra 10 liters of storage space, you will be able to go on 3-4 day camping trips instead of 2-3 day camping trips with the Kestrel 38. Plus it is always better to have more room, and not need it than be struggling for space.

Osprey Mens Kestrel 48 Picholine Green - Trekitt Osprey Mens Kestrel 48 Picholine Green - Trekitt

In this way, the Kestrel shares some characteristics with the Aether in that they both have features that make walking more enjoyable. The top compartment is incredibly big, allowing you to keep your most important belongings close at hand at all times. The rain cover is conveniently positioned in its own compartment at the bottom of the Kestrel, making it easy to access when needed. Mesh pouch on the front is useful for any item that you'd like to isolate from the inner, dryer items. It isn't zippered or attached with a velcro, so you're left with relying on the force of mesh compression to keep the items in their place. Superior external gear attachment capability since the lash tabs at the top now are expanded further so it can bear more stuff Ospreys Customers Service is also pretty awesome and the repair centres’ communication and turnaround times are very commendable. Load lifters missing the right angle are corrected with the previous 2016 Osprey Kestrel 48 model and now attach higher in the straps meeting the ideal 45-60 degree angle [2]. It's also the same in the 2019 model.Comfort is increased by using more padding inside shoulder straps and hip belt. This is a major update for everyone - but especially for folks with bonier hips Hip belt of 2016 model is 3" shorter than previous model. M/L Size of 2016 model fits waists >29", while previous model fits waists >32". 2019 model is identical to 2016 model.

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If you only intend on going for shorter 1-2 night camping trips instead of longer ones, then you might enjoy the smaller Kestrel 38.Did I leave anything out? Do you have something to add to this review from your own experience? Taking your Osprey Kestrel 48 for a test hike? Then let us know by leaving a comment below! Now let’s talk about all the features that it does have, that really help you stay organized on the trail. Top-Loading Main Compartment Distinctive side zipper that opens to main compartment makes accessing the items in the middle very easy. The foam ridges form channels which allows warm air to escape from the top of the channel which in turn draws in cooler air into the lower end of the channel.

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