Used this pack on a 36 mile adventure through Havasu falls and it worked out great. Hauled all my gear In, felt sturdy, well built. I even unloaded it and used as my day hiking pack when we were out exploring the waterfalls. I added a few of the Eberlestock pouches to the side and the double threat pouch for my water and was good to go.

I purchased the kite and Mainframe. I really like both and think they’re top notch. Would definitely recommend both to anybody in the market for a nice daypack (Kite) and gear hauler (Mainframe).

Kite

Works fine. Medium size pack. Light. Fit is excellent. My other pack is a Just One.

Well constructed

Bought this pack for my gal. Great pack, she loves it! Durable, ergonomic, and fits everything and then some

This is my second Eberlestock backpack, first was a gunslinger 2 (20/10 stars on that if you have the budget), wanted something lighter and more every day bag. The kite fits that role for me so I purchased one . Quality/durability/design, I am impressed with the bag so far !

Eberlestock has proved time and time again that they make durable and useful pack systems. The Kite F7 is no exception. The role top design could benefit from pleasing a opposing buckles at the top end so they can connect at a higher position, increasing expansion capacity. I will likely make this slight modification. Other than that, it was just what I was looking for. Perfect zippers. Very water resistant. Can’t wait to pare it with a Warhammer or the F1 Mainframe. Haven’t decided yet.

The Kite ruck has been everything I was hoping for. An extremely well executed, well built design, that is easy to use for everything from everyday use to multiday trips on the back of a motorcycle.

Lacks internal organization but each back has a purpose. Currently running the dagger bladder inside and backpacking Europe. No complaints so far. Great quality m