Kestrel 48

Lo zaino è molto spazionso e allo stesso tempo abbastanza contenuto. Le varie tasche il divisorio interno permettono di organizzare bene il carico. La qualità dei materiali con cui è fatto è ottima e non ho riscontrato alcuna imperfezione di fabbricazione. Si addatta molto bene alla schiena.

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The quality of the materials and the features are remarkable. This backpack is also really versatile. As the back system does not represent a big part of the overall volume, you can reduce the size of the backpack a lot by using the compression straps, if you want to go small and lightweight. I used it as a carry on pack with many low cost European airlines and I didn't have any problems. But you still have plenty of room if you don't mind about the size and you want to carry as much as you can.
If you load it too much, I loaded up to 13kg. Is not as comfortable as other backpacks with more advance back system when you go for long walks/hike.But I guess that's not the aim of this pack.

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Been testing my Kestrel 48 on many different hikes. I'm living in northern Norway where both weather and terrain can be demanding, so I used a good deal of time to decide what backpack I wanted. The choice landed on the Kestrel, and it has never let me down on a trip yet.

The backpack gives a good comfort when walking, and it feels balanced. I like the detail with two pockets in the top lid (on the outside), since I usually end up having a mess in my other packs where it's only one. I haven't experienced any problems regarding heavy packing, although I see the possibility. I've carried my sleeping bag, tent and other heavy equipment but cannot say it has been a problem. The rain cover is big enough, but it failed me once during heavy rain (rain+strong wind), but the internal of the pack was dry although the outside was soaked. There's one thing I would like to change on this pack, and that's the color of the rain cover. It should be in at bright color so it is easy to see, but it is red so it's not so hard either. The materials are good and strong. I've used it at bit rough some times, but the only scratch I've got on it was a broken clip to one of the tightening straps.

So to summarize: Nice backpack who works winter and summer. You can easily carry your "must have" gear ++ in this pack, but if you need a lot more I suggest a bigger pack. I have used it on mountains and highland, and the rain cover can handle it. I've used it rough, and the materials are dealing with it. So all in all it is a nice pack!
Will definitely consider Osprey next time I need a new backpack.

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Which is really all you can ask for from a rucksack. The hip loading works really well and the shoulder straps fit snugly, contoured in towards your sternum which I think helps avoid slipping/chaffing I have tolerated with other packs for too many years.

I really over-loaded this with bottles of water training for a summer hike in the Grand Canyon, and it coped very well - I could barely life it, but one on my back was just fine.

The snug back does generate/hold some sweat, but doesn't feel clammy I've not found a rucksack that sits away from the back which is actually comfortable, so this is a better compromise. for me anyway.

The pole holders are remarkably effective and don't get in the way.

Loaded normally, I am barely aware of it. The whole Grand Canyon trip, I never even gave my rucksack a 2nd thought - it just did it's job.

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