Osprey Europe Men's Kestrel 58 Hiking Pack

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It achieves a nice balance between the main compartment, which is located near the back, and excellent ventilation of the back section.

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Their material, features, and frame make them extremely comfortable, although their weight is on the average side of the comfort spectrum. Contrary to popular belief, your torso length and not your overall height is the key to getting a well fitted pack.

The Osprey Kestrel is not for every backpacker though, as it does have its limits, which I’ll cover below. It took me some time to get used to the quite firm shoulder straps and the fabric that capsules the foam.

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In the end, my sleeping bag still lives in the same location in my Exos 58, the only difference being that I don’t have direct access to that area from the outside of the pack.The shoulder harness and hip belt are made with a soft, edgeless breathable contact material with a large load bearing surface area for maximum comfort and efficient weight transfer.