The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Yes) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | Osprey |
Name | Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Mens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 75L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 17.5 x 7.5 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 4.8 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 630D HD Nylon | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | 3 Colors and patterns | Black | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | November 9, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $350 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | Die-cut shoulder harness | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Chest strap | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D comfort cradle hipbelt | Padded hipbelt | |
Water Proof / Water Resistant | Yes | ||
Main Compartment Access | Front U-Zip access | Large front panel dual U-zip access | |
External Pockets | 9 external pockets | Front panel hybrid shove-it pocket, Zippered sleeping bag compartment with floating divider, zippered hipbelt pockets, and 2 side pockets | |
Side Pockets | Side pockets can fit water bottle | Side pockets can fit water bottle and other gears | |
Water Bottle | Yes | Yes | |
Handles | Top grab handle | ||
Loops and Attachments | Multiple external attachment points | Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | Matrix ventilated backpanel | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel |
Rain Cover | Custom fitted rain cover | Integrated removable raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Yes | Adjustable torso length | |
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket | |
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment | |
Hydration Features | Hydration Compatible | Yes | Yes |
Other Features | Other Features | Sidekick Daypack included doubles as an internal hydration sleeve |
Gregory Mountain's Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack is a Mens backpack with Backpacking features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.
The Gregory Mountain Mens Baltoro 75 Backpack has a capacity of 75L (liters), weighs 4.8 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 17.5 x 7.5. It's made of 630D HD Nylon and is available in 3 Colors and patterns in comparison the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack 's capacity is 68L with a size of 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 inches. Constructed from 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby it weighs 3.9 pounds and is available in Black.
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