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 nough 06 Apr 2016
I am very much considering buying the Osprey Kestrel 48 in black from Zolando.co.uk for £102 (with a unidays discount code).

Is there any reason why I shouldn't buy this bag? Is there any better bag in the same price range?

I'll be using it for single day hiking, multi day where I camp in the same place, and taking clothes to and from university (which'll take a second bag, possibly.)

Also, anybody who owns this bag, can you tell me it's shortest height? If I wanted to use the bag for flying, it's height would have to be less than 55cm, the Osprey website says that the bags maximum height is 72cm
 Mountain Llama 06 Apr 2016
In reply to nough:

my advice would be to try before you buy, ie go to the shop and try with some heavy gear in the pack

this will ensure the back length, straps etc are to your liking

make sure you get the right capacity, ie do not over do things leaving you with a half empty bag most of the time

else it's not going to be a good buy

HTH Davey
OP nough 06 Apr 2016
In reply to Mountain Llama:

The bag seemed to be just long enough to rest on my hips. (I'm 193cm)

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