The main difference between the Gregory Mountain Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack and the Osprey Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack has Zippers (ComfortGrip custom molded loop zipper pullers) while the Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.
Specs | Brand | Gregory Mountain | Osprey |
Name | Men's Baltoro 85 Backpack | Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack | |
Category | Mens | Backpacking | |
Sub Category | Backpacking | Mens | |
Capacity (L) | 85L | 65L | |
Dimensions (in) | 28 x 17.5 x 8 | 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 | |
Weight (lb) | 5.15 | 3.5 | |
Fabric | 630D High-Density Nylon | 600D Polyester | |
Color | Dusk Blue | 3 colors and patterns | |
Warranty | The Gregory Limited Lifetime Warranty | Osprey Lifetime Warranty | |
Release Date | November 9, 2017 | February 2, 2019 | |
Rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
Price | Under $350 | Under $175 | |
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 | Top access with lid | |
External Pockets | 9 external pockets | Zippered hipbelt pockets, 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 | Top grab handle | |
Loops and Attachments | Multiple external attachment points | Cord loop attachment points, loops to anchor an optional Osprey Daylite® daypack, sleeping pad straps | |
Travel Features | Compression Straps | External compression straps | |
Hiking / Backpacking Features | Back Panel | AirSpeed backpanel | |
Rain Cover | Yes | Integrated removable raincover | |
Internal / External Frame | Internal 4 mm LightWire peripheral frame | ||
Adjustable Length Torso | Intuitive torso adjustment system | ||
Hip Belt Pockets | Yes | ||
Top / Floating Lid | Yes | Fixed top lid with zippered pocket | |
Trekking Pole Holders | Yes | ||
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 Rook 65 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 Rook 65 Men's Backpacking Backpack's capacity is 65L with a size of 29.1 x 16.3 x 14.2 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 3.5 pounds and is available in 3 colors and patterns.
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