Osprey Europe Men's Kestrel 48 Hiking Pack

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Sometimes adjustments will need to be made on the go depending on the terrain or the load you are carrying. In addition, the zip pockets on the hip belt are great for holding my GPS device on the left and my cell phone on the right, respectively.

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In the end, the ‘Stow on the Go trekking pole attachment' proved to be a practical solution for this.The top compartment is incredibly big, allowing you to keep your most important belongings close at hand at all times. A heavier 420D Nylon strengthens vital areas across the design, plus a super-tough 500D Nylon Packcloth is used across the base where the pack feels more impact. Despite the fact that it sits snug against my back, there is still enough area for the ventilation to perform its work. This is why having a backpack that actively combats stagnant sweaty pockets can go a hell of long way to cutting down on unnecessary discomfort, water loss and rashes.

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To access the main compartment, first, you need to unbuckle the compression straps that hold the lid in place, and then lift up the lid. If you have ever been on a punishing hike, then you know your back will soon be rolling in sweat beads. What I did notice about my Exos is that some of the webbing is half the width of my previous bags, to save weight and cost I suppose?

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. The benefit of less stiffness is that it feels more comfortable and wraps your waist completely when walking shorter distances with lighter loads. Distinctive side zipper that opens to main compartment makes accessing the items in the middle very easy.

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The difference is in their height, therefore smaller size with shorter height offers 2 liters less volume at 46 Liters. Before you start fitting the pack, loosen off all the straps as this will make it easier to get the correct tension later.

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. The drawback of having so many distinct bins is that you have to keep track of where you have hidden something.

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So let’s take a look at what the Kestrel 48 has to offer… Check out the video below for a quick visual rundown of the Osprey Kestrel 48. The wide mesh side pockets are particularly roomy, and I always keep a water bottle in each of them for convenience. It is large enough to fit clothes for a trip of several weeks, has lots of organizational options, and looks great too. The sacrifice made with less stiffness is that you'll probably start to feel the discomfort with relatively higher loads or walking anything longer than 15-20 miles.No matter when you bought your bag, you can post it to Osprey and they will fix many problems free of charge.