I have the 60L and getting ready to purchase a 40L still love the pack the only things I do not like are the zippers. The hip pocket zippers are just about impossible to close without 2 hands and the main zipper is worthless (for me) because I use a pack liner. It just makes it harder to get to your gear with a liner. Still the best pack I’ve owned.
I have had the Shadowlight 45 for over a year and really like it. I tried my friends Kakwa 40 but it did not feel as good as the Shadowlight for me. The S shoulder straps gave me a little trouble on the Kakwa, The internal frames are almost exactly the same on both and I found the Shadowlight and Kakwa carried the load about the same. As a weekend warrior type backpacker I think they both are good value but the OV Shadowlight wins my comparison test.
I have the 60L and getting ready to purchase a 40L still love the pack the only things I do not like are the zippers. The hip pocket zippers are just about impossible to close without 2 hands and the main zipper is worthless (for me) because I use a pack liner. It just makes it harder to get to your gear with a liner. Still the best pack I’ve owned.
Best pack I've ever used. Taking it this month on an AT section hike.
Nice! What section?
@@Beardedbackpacker Harper's Ferry north as far as we can go in 12 days. Hope to hit Harrisburg pa.
@@michiganman4624 good luck!!
loved the review, i've fallen down the outdoorvitals rabbit hole when it comes to clothing lol
I have a few clothing pieces including their new wind breaker and it’s awesome!
@@Beardedbackpacker received mine last week and totally agree
I have had the Shadowlight 45 for over a year and really like it. I tried my friends Kakwa 40 but it did not feel as good as the Shadowlight for me. The S shoulder straps gave me a little trouble on the Kakwa, The internal frames are almost exactly the same on both and I found the Shadowlight and Kakwa carried the load about the same. As a weekend warrior type backpacker I think they both are good value but the OV Shadowlight wins my comparison test.
I would say I agree with all of that lol. They are both great packs for sure!
Good lookin pack! I do like OV stuff
It is pretty awesome!
Would you say the shoulder straps are thinner than they are on Hyperlite bags or about the same(Southwest series)?
@@chrisnigul I think they are a bit thicker. More padding for sure!
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