#1
Briggs & Riley
Medium Widemouth Backpack
$399.00
positive
neutral
negative
Osprey
Kestrel 38L Men's Backpacking Backpack
7 positive 0 neutral 2 negative
Based on 9 Reddit mentions
$220.00
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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
...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
...Reggie_Barclay in r/CaminoDeSantiago
March 14, 2026 5:17 AM
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