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I have Osprey Kestrel 38 and like it very much, having used it on several long distance walks in the UK (Cotswold Way, St Cuthberts / St Oswalds Way, etc.) and intend to use it on the Camino in 2017. However, would agree with you that I did initially miss having additional side pockets as found...
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