Osprey Airporter Backpack vs Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Airporter Backpack and the Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is that the Airporter Backpack has Handles (Top and side grab handle) while the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack does not.

Osprey Airporter Backpack - Front View
Osprey Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Osprey
Name Airporter Backpack Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack
Category Backpacking Backpacking
Sub Category Travel Mens
Capacity (L) 50L 68L
Dimensions (in) 10 x 12 x 4 30.7H x 14.6 x 14.6
Weight (lb) 1.12 3.9
Fabric Nylon Double Ripstop 210D x 630D Nylon Dobby
Color Shadow Grey Black
Warranty Lifetime Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date August 9, 2015
Rating 4.6
Price Under $75 $250
General Features Shoulder Straps Comfortable stow away shoulder strap Soft edgeless padded mesh shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable sternum strap with rescue whistle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Padded hipbelt
Main Compartment Access Large lockable zipper access Large front panel dual U-zip access
External Pockets ID card window 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 gears
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top and side grab handle
Loops and Attachments Daisy chains, ice tool and trekking pole attachments
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Stowable Straps Shoulder strap
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable AirScape ridged foam backpanel
Rain Cover Integrated removable raincover
Internal / External Frame Internal 3.5 mm LightWire peripheral frame
Adjustable Length Torso Adjustable torso length
Top / Floating Lid Floating top lid with external zippered pocket and under lid zippered mesh pocket
Trekking Pole Holders Stow-on-the-Go trekking pole attachment
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Large lockable zipper
Hydration Features Hydration Compatible Yes
Other Features Other Features Compact duffel to carry extra gear

You're currently comparing the Airporter Backpack by Osprey against the Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack by Osprey .


Osprey's Airporter Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Travel features while Osprey 's Kestrel 68 Men's Backpacking Backpack is a Backpacking backpack with Mens features.

The Osprey Airporter Backpack has a capacity of 50L (liters), weighs 1.12 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 10 x 12 x 4. It's made of Nylon Double Ripstop and is available in Shadow Grey 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.