Kestrel 38L Men's Backpacking Backpack

Osprey

Kestrel 38L Men's Backpacking Backpack

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First time backpacking and I need a rucksack for a trip? Is this a good choice?

Coming from someone who was light infantry and had the “pleasure” of using this squeaky bastard on countless a twelve mile ruck march, I’d avoid it like the plague. If you’re interested in using military surplus gear, go with the ALICE pack instead. In complete honesty though, your money would be mu

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JustOnion2177 in r/backpacking

August 12, 2025 4:10 PM

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(need advice) Osprey Farpoint 40 vs Kestrel 38

The Farpoint is a travel pack. It is absolutely the wrong type of backpack for the Camino. I strongly advise against using it. Go with the Kestrel or explore other backpacks made for camping while walking distances ie backpacking backpacks. Look at the Osprey Exos 38 or something else by Osprey or G

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Reggie_Barclay in r/CaminoDeSantiago

March 14, 2026 5:17 AM

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Budget backpack for multi-day trips

I bought the one below (no longer available online) as an upscale from my Osprey Kestrel 38... and even at 50+10 find it a squeeze sometimes. Once you add in cookset and food I'm often maxed out. I could move and attach more stuff to the outside, but then you've got it exposed to rain and the cover

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pasteurs-maxim in r/wildcampingintheuk

September 17, 2025 6:04 AM

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