The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack has Zippers (ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | Osprey |
Name | Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack | Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Mens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 85L | 68L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 17.5 x 8 | 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6 | |
Weight (lb) | 5.15 | 3.9 | |
Fabric | 630D High-Density Nylon | 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby | |
Color | Dusk Blue | Black | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | November 9, 2017 | ||
Rating | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
Price | Under $350 | $250 | |
General Features | Shoulder Straps | 3D air shoulder harness | Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps |
Sternum / Chest Straps | Sternum strap | Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle | |
Hip Belt / Waist Strap | 3D comfort cradle hipbelt | Padded hipbelt | |
Zippers | ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers | ||
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 and other accessories | 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 | Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel | |
Rain Cover | Yes | Integrated removable raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | 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 Men's Baltoro 85 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 Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack has a capacity of 85L (liters), weighs 5.15 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 28 x 17.5 x 8. It's made of 630D High-Density Nylon and is available in Dusk Blue 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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